Started My New Crown on My Tooth But Did Save Some Money Shopping

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Today I went in for the first appointment to get my crown replaced by a new one. It was an old crown that was done a long time ago and by a different dentist's office. They told me the last time I went in for a check-up that it needed to be replaced as they had tried filling it in where there was a gap, but I found out today I had 2 cavities around it because of that gap.

I was the dentist's office for 1 1/2 hours and it was not fun by any means but at least the hard part is over. I have a temporary crown now and have to wait until the permanent one comes in. Of course the cost is depressing as well, but I guess that's life.

I ran to two grocery stores that are near each other since I was already out and gas is almost $4 a gallon here. I went to Harris Teeter and got two spiral hams that were $1.49 a pound (I haven't been making much meat lately as meat is so expensive) and while I won't be eating it, my family loves it. I got tons of frozen veggies for me though.

I got lots of great deals while I was at both stores and a lot of the deals were similar ones at Bi-Lo as well. The great thing was that I got to buy some of the same things that were on sale at both stores for the same price and both stores offered electronic coupons (also had manufacturer's coupons) on the same items so I got the deals twice!

Yesterday I sold some items that I listed for sale, although of course, I wish all of it was sold. I'm surprised that I sold as much as I did though so I suppose I shouldn't complain. I can always take this stuff to the next church consignment sales, but that won't be until September so I'll have to store them until then.

  

Money Spent, Money Saved

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

I've really been dealing with a lot of fatigue lately (time of the month) so I'm proud of what I have been able to accomplish this week despite that.

I've got an appt. with my dentist tomorrow to get the beginning of the crown replacement done, which I am not looking forward to in many ways (money and discomfort-wise).

I really hate when they have to put that gunk in your mouth to get an impression of your tooth for the crown. It makes me want to gag and the taste is horrible. I guess I should be getting these things done though now as I never know when or if my husband will continue to have a job.

He has decided to wait on the new car since they keep changing their mind (the company he works for) about transportation, so we're still saving and doing a little bit of homework just in case. At least I don't have to stress myself silly about being a quick decision on something so expensive.

I guess you can say that we're spending money on some things, but hopefully not for others until months or years from now, so it evens out a little bit? LOL

  

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KISSFAN1 4/4/2012 10:42AM

Yeah, everything is so expensive it seems. Food, gas, cars, bills, etc., LOL. I'm definitely trying to take care of myself and I know taking care of my teeth, no matter how expensive, is important. I know what you mean about feeling like everything is way too expensive for the budget. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUGARSMOM2 4/4/2012 10:34AM

we looked at the new cars and then we came home . the price was way out of line for our budget . we walked away . we know what we can afford and can not . that was way over budget . I do not know why they are charging so much them . they need to think of the people that do not make that kind of money . I feel so poor anymore when i got to town . everything is out of my price range . yes do your teeth while you can tomorrow they might want more then you can afford . take care of you . Report Inappropriate Comment

Worked Hard Trying To Sell Things

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

I had an extremely productive day today. I literally listed items for sale from this morning until late this afternoon. Of course that involved cleaning items, taking pictures, writing descriptions, etc. I hope that at least half of the items I listed sell, as it would be depressing if nothing sold after all that work. I guess if you don't try you never know though, right?

If they don't sell locally I'll just save them for September at the church consignment sales I suppose, but I really don't want to have to store them that long.

  

Lots of Work Ahead For Me - Still Decluttering

Monday, April 02, 2012

I managed to get to go to IKEA yesterday which was a relief although I didn't find many organizational items. It was no where near as busy as it is on Saturday, but still was NOT a ghost town by no means either.

I really wanted to get my son a new bookcase to go in his room, but didn't have the room to put it in the car or to get it by myself. I somehow ended up spending more than $50 though while I was there, but I bought myself some picture ledges and picture frames so I can FINALLY put some family pictures up in my bedroom. I have such a small home that there is literally no where to put family pictures anywhere, so I decided to go with this as an option in my bedroom.

Before I left, I tried to help my daughter, who has the most cluttered room in our house, get her bedroom straightened out a little bit, and in the process now have a huge pile of things that I've got to try to sell sitting in my bedroom. Can I say upfront that I am very tired and worn out from selling or trying to sell items? The next church consignment sales won't be until September so I don't want to just sit on all these items until then, so I've got to clean, take pictures, write up information about each item, and then attempt to sell them.

I know it would probably be easier to take this stuff to Good Will or the Salvation Army, but try to bring in some extra bucks here and there from unwanted items to help with bills and also to give to the kids for being willing to give up unwanted items that they no longer use.

I'm a little frustrated because I asked for the items before Christmas that my daughter decided to get rid of yesterday since it would be easier to sell them when everyone is looking for Christmas gifts for their children. The same thing happened with items from my son, LOL. I told them that they would get the money if anything sold, but now I'm stuck with lots of toys and "stuff" in my bedroom with no where to put them!

These are items that they never use, so I'm not trying to sell items that they love and use. They literally just gather dust and they have no interest in them. I told them that they could buy replacement items (such as electronic books for a Kindle, video games, etc. that don't take up a lot of room, but that they enjoy a lot right now).

Well now I have them, but not at a good time to sell, LOL! I also have things on my carport that I have to sell that came from the shed that my husband wants me to sell (thought I was almost done with the shed stuff too). Sigh........

I've got to clean out my coupon box of expired coupons sometime this week and file the new coupons I got in yesterday's paper. I've got to organize the new items I bought at Harris Teeter and Bi-Lo in my kitchen cabinets and pantry (need to number them so the oldest gets used first that are already in there), so lots of work ahead for me.

  

More Bargains Yesterday

Sunday, April 01, 2012

Yesterday I went back by Harris Teeter and Bi-Lo for mini stock-ups. Harris Teeter had Saturday only specials on Glad trash bags and Gain laundry detergent and I, of course, also had coupons that were doubled so did really well.

At Bi-Lo I picked up the rest of the Lysol No Touch Kitchen Soap dispensers w/soap for only $1.75 each after the coupon of $3.50 off one and the 1/2 off sale. They are normally around $11 each so I saved big time and this was sorely needed in my kitchen and bathrooms for those times when you have raw meat or something yucky on your hands and don't want to mess up the faucet handles, etc.

I went by Sam's Club and got some strawberries (had a $1 electronic coupon saved) as well as a large bag of Romaine lettuce (also had a $1 electronic coupon saved). They had some delicious blackened salmon as a sample that was out of this world good, but I didn't get any as it was sold out (and a little on the expensive side per pound).

I went to Ross hoping to find some cool storage/organization items, but was not successful as there was not much to choose from and what was available wasn't what I needed. I did by a very nice and well made grill brush for my husband (Jim Beam brand) that he needed as his brush had fallen apart while grilling out yesterday.

I really hope to get to go to IKEA today (I've been salivating to get there) but won't know until my daughter decides where she wants to go to eat out at for her birthday. She couldn't decide yesterday so I was forced to shop nearby since it was so late in the day when she finally decided not to go then.

  

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EOWYN2424 4/2/2012 11:41AM

cool! Report Inappropriate Comment

KISSFAN1 4/1/2012 6:18PM

LOL, thanks guys! Report Inappropriate Comment

PEPPYPATTI 4/1/2012 2:08PM

Wow! You really found some bargains! Hope you get to go to IKEA today! Report Inappropriate Comment

MINDBODYANDGOAL 4/1/2012 12:08PM

Shopping fun AND bargain shopping! WooHoo!! You are my kind of girl! LOL... Report Inappropriate Comment