With a bit over a month to go until my regular paycheck, and with major expenses still looming, I'm calling a halt to summer spending. Our budget is still reeling from the painting, the washer, the brake repair, and the still-to-come chimney expense.

We've paid my DH's fall tuition, and he's delighted to be a returning p-t student. We'll still have to pay for his books, but I know all the tricks for cheap textbooks.

DD's back-to-school shopping is done. If the weather doesn't get any cooler, she can just wear a swimsuit every day. We dropped off some things in her locker yesterday, and it was at least 90 degrees in her school.

I have nothing to buy for back-to-school fun, except tonight's haircut and color. We're going to meet with some prospective London students this afternoon, but we're packing a lunch. We have another meeting tomorrow and will follow the same drill.


Once I get my fall materials squared away, I'll list some things on ebay. In minor joy, my "Shop to Earn" motel stays credited on Swagbucks today.