As I write, the temperature has finally climbed back up above 0 here in Minnesota. Despite the frigidity, my keyboard has been running hot in preparation for the year that awaits us. We have some exciting plans for 2022 (stay tuned), and a fresh new budget that hasn’t been overspent…
Just a quick post today to celebrate the 1 year anniversary (birthday?) of this blog. I had been considering starting a blog for several months before finally publishing my very first post on January 18, 2021. Some stats for the first year: Page views: 620 Visitors: 242 Most page views…
It’s time to tally up the damage. Way back at the beginning of the year, we established a total annual budget of $57,000. So how did our 2021 spending compare to that goal? You’re about to find out! Drumroll, please… CATEGORY BUDGET TOTAL SPENT OVER/(UNDER) Home $27,109 $26,746 ($363) Utilities…
As I’m sure is the case with many of you, December was a busy month. A medical procedure here, a vacation or two there, some family time over Christmas…good times, but we’re happy to be turning the calendar over to January. Oh yeah, and the stock market went bananas yet…