Plans For a Little Extra Money

Okay... I just came here to get my url so that I could post it Marla Taviano's blog in hopes of winning a book that is titled Is That All He Thinks About (it's like the author was reading my mind), and I am ashamed to say that I had to read through my last post to see what I talked about because I didn't remember. It's been awhile since I've been here, so since I'm here , I might as well post something.

My time has been taken up by sickness, painting, hurting from painting, daycare closings, attempting to get my hair cut (no call back from the stylist yet) and marketing proposals, so needless to say, I have been a little busy. The infamous jewelry party is on Saturday. I have 5 who have RSVP'd with a "yes" and 0 pre-sales orders. There goes my 1st $25 in FREE jewelry. I even tried to tempt people with a great promotion: For every $75 in jewelry you purchase you receive an item less than or equal to $40. Nobody ponied up any orders. Maybe someone should tell the folks over at Premier that we are in a recession!

Other than that, I have filed my tax return and looking forward to the money that I will be getting back. Not as much as last year (which went toward the purchase of my first home), but enough that I can make a list of things that I want to buy once I get it. Things like:

Paint- Need to paint the living room, master bedroom, guest room, one wall in Ashlyn's room since she keeps telling me that she wanted a pink-not purple- room, and repaint the fireplace wall with an accent color that will coordinate with whatever color I decide to paint the living room.

Tires- The Accord needs new tires, but my husband is determined to get used tires instead. I don't care what he gets, but they will be replaced.

Wall Decor- This includes new picture frames for the beautiful pics that Gray Photography took of Ashlyn, some new art, and possibly some shelving.

Garage Shelving- To place the many paint cans and painting supplies that now occupy a small wire storage shelf in the garage and anything else we decide to throw out there. I want to paint the floor as well, but the hubby doesn't think it's a priority at this time

Booster Seat- Ashlyn has been in the same seat since she was a year old. I think it's time she upgrades to a real booster seat that uses an actual seat belt. She's 4, but she refuses to help strap helself in or get herself out and I get tired of bumping my head on the door frame when she's with me.

That's it for the list now, but more may be added at a later date. Well... that's it for catching up. I will be making appearances on a more regular basis, so ya'll come back now ya hear?