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- I got bit by some awful mosquitos on Sunday. The bites are horrible and itchy. I took Zyrtec, bought Bennadryl cream (didn't work) and then I had to buy some Hyrdocortizone cream today after I went to the pharmacist looking for any help. I also called my doctor just in case. I have over 15 bites on my legs and no matter how much I scratch (I know I am not supposed to), they itch worse. I hope this hyrocortizone cream helps but both creams hit me for $10.
- I don't have any ready to go groceries at home like sandwich meat, bread, etc. Everything that I have in the house requries cooking a meal and I haven't been home since Wednesday of last week for more than just time to sleep. I know I need to buy some groceries but I hate going into the grocery store since I spend so much moola. I am going to wait until next week so that I can participate in the Bring My Lunch Challenge. =)
So...$45 left. The challenge goes through Saturday and begins again on Sunday.
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See, those types of expenses are exactly why I've moved to a biweekly system. If you had $160 for two weeks, it allows for more wiggle room. I know it seems like it shouldn't matter, but it really does.
Tip for the grocery store, before you go make a menu plan and a list. Plan every meal and write it down. If you dont fancy what you have written down for a specific day just swap it with another day, well you get the idea.
Yes i know its boring but it really does work. That is why you are spending too much money at the store.
I do it every week and it works like a dream
@ Carly: I know one thing that I cannot do anymore is give myself all of my money at one time. It's generally gone in the first two weeks.
I get paid once a month and I usually have $400 remaining after all the bills are paid. I think you're right about needing some wiggle room.
I think I will transfer just half of $400 to a seperate checking account to budget for the two weeks. That way, I can try not to run out of cash and have to resort to saving draws.
@ Anon: A grocery list is a serious must for me. I deviate too easily.
Chitown--I read about this mosquito bite cure in a magazine a few years ago, and it really works. Get some roll-on deodorant (I use Ban original) and when you get bites, put the deodorant on the bites. It stops the itching and speeds up healing like nothing I've ever seen. Try it!
I like to use the itch sticks that you can buy at the grocery store. I roll it on instead of itching.
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