This month, I had surgery, so I had a week that was very slow on spending; I was staying with my sister and her family. My sis walked my dog, and they fed me. I do appreciate her! I also had a bowel scope and had to purchase the prep for it as well as… Continue reading MONTH 8: October 20-November 23, 2024
Author: Angie Elsinga
Born & raised in Prince Edward Island, Canada, where we had beef cows, pigs, a pony, a rabbit or two, always a dog, and many cats. My dad's favourite saying was, "A fool and their money soon part", so hence my website name. I recently (March 2024) began a shopping ban, and would like to blog about that, life with a doodle, grief and personal therapies, and my Bleeding disorder. I am excited to start writing for you, and am interested on your thoughts on my writing!
MONTH 7: September 22-October 19, 2024
This month I had a very big win. Several months ago, I opened an account to save $300/month for new winter tires (I sold my old tires and rims). This week, there was $1900 in my tire fund; they cost $1400, so I changed the name of the Winter Tire Fund to New iPhone Fund,… Continue reading MONTH 7: September 22-October 19, 2024
MONTH 6: August 18-September 21, 2024
This month I turned my spare room into an office with a twin bed. I sold a lot of stuff—furniture I didn’t need after I completed my decluttering & Swedish Death Cleaning. I donated and consigned clothes that didn’t fit and clothes I don’t wear anymore. I reduced the amount of bedding and blankets I… Continue reading MONTH 6: August 18-September 21, 2024
MONTH 5: July 21-August 24, 2024
I have been very neglectful of my blog this last month or so. This is the month I went camping twice, one trip to Vancouver Island with my niece, nephew, and my dog, Alfie, and one trip to Revelstoke, BC, with my dog and my sister’s dog, Flo (AKA Foofey). I knew there would be… Continue reading MONTH 5: July 21-August 24, 2024
MONTH 4 : June 23-July 20, 2024
WEEKS 17 & 18: July 7-13, July 14-20 I missed last week’s update. I went to the Calgary Stampede and got food poisoning. I ended up getting sick for over two hours. I spent last Saturday (my birthday!) in bed. I hadn’t been sick like that in a while. I missed my birthday trip with… Continue reading MONTH 4 : June 23-July 20, 2024
Week of June 31-July 6 Update
I broke my blender this week. Not an easy thing to do, but once it started smoking, I unplugged it and started looking at flyers. There was a set (food processor single use blender cup, large blender crushing pitcher) available at Costco for $155, so I bought it. I think it will be super useful,… Continue reading Week of June 31-July 6 Update
Week of June 23-29 Update
This was probably my worst spending week since I began the shopping ban. I think I was a little lost this week, since my U of C classes have ended for the summer. So, the rest of the month I will need to be super careful. I will also be decluttering this summer, which should… Continue reading Week of June 23-29 Update
MONTH 3: May 19-June 22, 2024
+ WEEK June 16-22 June 16-22: This week was Alfie’s annual vet appointment. In the past, I would have charged the amount and then stressed about how much money was on my credit card for months. This year, I have a funded pet emergency fund, so at the vet I charged his appointment, came home… Continue reading MONTH 3: May 19-June 22, 2024
June 9-15 Update
As I end my third month of the shopping ban, I have some wins to celebrate and some tweaks that need work to improve! Wins: As I see my savings accounts grow, I am proud that I am taking my shopping ban seriously and making big changes, and spending less on stuff I don’t need.… Continue reading June 9-15 Update
June 2-8 Update
I’m sitting here on the couch, wanting to heat up my tea in the microwave, but cannot, as I have a doggy snuggled in beside me. As I’ve been thinking about spending less, I have been hoping to do some decluttering in my condo. I recently started to read, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death… Continue reading June 2-8 Update