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Wonderful work update! Good luck on the bigger interviews and clarity in the right move for you.
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Quick note: fsa you use or lose, hsa builds and builds over time, can only use with hdhp.
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2017 Goals (aka Dream Big or Go Home)
Carrie commented on DebtBgone's blog entry in DebtBgone's Blog
Thanks to a big hail storm last March, we got a new roof. Most people in our neighborhood got a new roof, or are currently getting them. Definitely get a roofer out to determine if wind damage / storm damage was the culprit, and then file a claim. -
Unexpectedly, it appears we'll get a distribution (payout from a languishing trust, we're not talking big money, but enough to make my sinking fund anxiety go away) this year that we didn't think was going to happen, so.... in about two-three weeks, I think we'll be sinking fund - funded. Then we can move on to whatever is next with our snowball. I need to sit DH down and figure out if we then focus on mortgage or if we turn our focus to more retirement or just piling up cash.
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Carrie started following Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight and Sinking funds
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Sinking funds goals & amounts Listed by priority 1. Tuition $2700/$3500 due Sept 7, 2016 2. Property tax $7/$2400 due Jan 1, 2017 3. Home/Auto Maintenance (EF for the EF), $2360/no cap --- need to set a monthly amount to contribute and forget about it -- ideally could keep in the $10k range, but would not object to getting it higher until we know what-all repairs may need to happen on the house when we decide to list 4. Vacation Fund $860/$2500 due Jun 1, 2017 Not a sinking fund, but a goal -- I want to aim to put at least $2000 into my Indv 401k before next April, but property
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Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
Carrie commented on Carrie's blog entry in Carrie's Blog
No, have not trimmed back yet. We have an electric trimmer and it's on DH'S to do list for this weekend. I would do it, but I've always got the baby underfoot. (Electric trimmer plus baby running for the road.... does not mix!) -
Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
Carrie commented on Carrie's blog entry in Carrie's Blog
I planted five more plants (new pic above), but I need more. This yard stuff is addictive. -
Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
Carrie commented on Carrie's blog entry in Carrie's Blog
Y'all have convinced me. No pea gravel. -
Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
Carrie commented on Carrie's blog entry in Carrie's Blog
I spent some time looking at pinterest, yet again, and I think we may go the 12"x12" paver with rocks between -- but get the slightly larger rocks, small pretty river rocks, and put the pavers about 2" apart or something. I really like that look, and it won't be terribly expensive or hard to do. DH also vetoed the railroad tie idea (the landscaper suggested it) because of creosote. So I guess we'll edge with brick or stone paver. The size we're looking at now is 7'or 8' x16' (16' is the length of our existing porch that the patio would butt up against. We got the sod installed on Sund -
Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
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I got the "trees" and "hostas" in the mail --- NOT what I expected. the trees were small & dormant, so a 2'-3' long stick. They're in the ground now, so we'll see if they come alive and grow as fast as what the website says. The hostas were not the nice little plants at the nursery/home improvement stores, but were just roots. So I've planted all those too, but I was hoping for real plants. I bought a few little colorful sun-loving plants for the front bed from Home Depot for instant gratification, and hope to get those in tomorrow. The front bed is larger than I thought, so I'll need -
Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
Carrie commented on Carrie's blog entry in Carrie's Blog
Thank you Daisygirl. Yes, those hollies are ridiculous. We've already taken about 3 feet off the top, but they all need to be trimmed skinnier. We just got approved for replacement of the roof, and the adjuster also added painting the shutters to the claim, so now I'm thinking about that. I'll have to submit paint colors to the HOA, but I'm thinking about a dark warm gray shutter, and either staining the front doors, or maybe painting them (I'd love red....). -
Yard pictures, this is why I'm so tired tonight
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I hope the hostas work out. I ordered a hosta grab bag -- so I don't know what kinds/colors I'll get, but they were cheap. 12 for $15. I figured if they were random & picked for me it would save me from having to make yet another decision. I've never done mail order plants before so I'm really curious to see what quality plants I get. -
Front planting bed, I expanded it, edged it with stone, and will plant hostas in the mulch area as soon as they arrive (mail ordered). Pinestraw around new jasmine New azaleas on dirt berm. Need to add mulch around the bushes, and hope to get some ground cover going here too. Trying to get some curb appeal. I'm thinking rocking chair on the porch and a big planter of flowers. Edit to add: new plants in front
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I hate the idea of childcare too. With all of our kids I've been home with them full time until they start a high quality montessori preschool at age 3.5-4. I did try a MMO with my second child, but he only went one season/short year, before I decided I didn't like him away from me (and that was only two mornings per week). I'm still not crazy about preschool being 5 mornings per week, but it's our best option for the style education/play that we want. So until baby girl hits 3, (only 1 year and 1 summer away!), she'll be home with me. I'll work around her. More power to you, gmar
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Congratulations! I've never left my baby with anyone else or paid for childcare for her. I work while she naps, breastfeeds, or plays. I have my computer in the main part of the house, so I'm right there. If I have to go to a meeting, which isn't often, DH will work from home with the kids. It's definitely doable. I'm so happy for you! Sounds like everything is going great.
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