I did it! I was so good today! Hooray for me! I went to the post office and mailed one package, which was of jewelry which I'd been paid for, so it was actually paid for by the person who bought the jewelry. I thought about going shopping -- I'd like to buy some crockpot liners & a can of air to clean my laptop keyboard. I will go and get these things -- but not until I have more items on the list, or am going grocery shopping for milk anyway, since every time I go to the store I end up with extra stuff. Part of the key here must be to cut down the number of times I go shopping.

Looking ahead in the week, aside from this inevitable shopping trip, I can't see any spending at all. On Wednesday, when I'm here by myself, I think I will try to do some sewing. I have several items of clothing that I could alter easily, rather than continuing my endless search for perfect - fitting clothes, I just need to get on a roll. To this end, tonight I'm bringing my machine upstairs. I'm going to empty one of the cabinets beneath the bar, which currently holds some "theme dinner" bags, and put my sewing machine in there. Perhaps if it's easier to pull our (and put away) I'll actually get to my projects. I have a couple of tops which I'd like to make in to dresses for the girls, too. I think that changing clothing we already own could end up saving some money, but mostly would save time, and I might end up with clothes that actually fit. I'd like the girls to know how to sew -- not expertly, like making their own wedding dresses or anything, but just generally know how to stitch up a seam that has come apart, stuff like that. Perhaps that's what I'll do with Julia on Friday, as she's home that day & Kate's not, and it would be free!

Friday and Monday are both days that J's off school. I could make use of our memberships to the zoo and museam, also, which wouldn't cost money but would be special treats for the girls. In any case, I don't anticipate spending money during the week this week, other than the gorcery/can of air trip. I don't think I'll even need to get gas! If I can do that, my credit card bill (I do not use cash) will be 1/2 of what it usually is. Closing date is the 27th. 'Til then. . . .this is starting to feel good. :)