Friday Fiscal Wellness Check October 24, 2025
For Friday Fiscal Wellness Check, I copy the previous week, delete the old and updated as I go along the week as a way even when busy and not in a blogging mindset, I'm accountable to myself. Here's my recap of Friday, October 17 to Thursday, October 23. I just sort of list things as they come up, then edit before publishing.
Avoiding Spending/ Saving on Needs
- It was just an ordinary week. No real wins, and a few more bills came, one I had forgotten would come ( every 6 months). I guess I'm glad it came before November 1 so I can pay without a late fee, so putting here.
- Entered receipts in Fetch and MS rewards points
- As I wrap up the projects in the job, I will still log 17 hours for the week based on my schedule today.
Then, there are often other things that impacted my check book that came up without much planning or notice, an extra optional expense, or an all-out splurge. I suspect I'll have more in the coming week as I last minute prepare. Say goodbye to my Florida trip surplus.
- I was very tired of cracked or missing lids for my Pyrex so bought a set of silicone lids. Ridiculously expensive but better than plastic wrap or tin foil and they seem indestructible. They will not be loss proof however!
- Splurged on a pair of lined ankle rain boots. I just decided they would be needed.
- Also ordered an extra multi prong US to UK adapter. I have one but it's single and figured I'd need more with so many things to charge.
- I took my youngest out for brunch Monday. She had a rough work week the week before and worked all weekend. I hadn't seen her since the 6th. Both of us got two meals from our brunch and it was at a lovely locally owned cafe near her in a quaint neighborhood we call the Hallmark streets.
- I took my MIL out for lunch Wednesday too as I'm not joining an extended family get together on Sunday.
Daily Dinner Diary (Friday 10/17 to Thursday, 10/23).
- Fri - Baked chicken, couscous salad, sweet potato chunks
- Sat- Wrap with leftover chicken
- Sun- egg salad sandwich
- Mon- Canned Chicken corn chowder Soup and grilled turkey and cheese sandwich
- Tues- Lasagna( cheat frozen version) garlic toast and mixed vegetables
- Weds- Pork tacos with rice and black beans
- Thurs- leftovers, but later we made a pizza watching the imploded Minnesota Vikings game
Last night was the fall giving event for the local Power of 100 Women. All three organizations requests were so basic and worthwhile, and absolutely signs of the hardships people are facing. While one was selected as the "winner" I was compelled, as were many others, to donate to all three. Those above and beyond our required donation got matched by a local company. There was also a small gift drive for the local senior center too. I almost missed that on the registration email until I double checked the time. I was glad to have my stash of quick gifts and could add to the drive cozy slippers and socks, per suggested items. My family has all our needs met and so many of our wants. This was a simple way as a community to raise a lot of money in one evening and maybe help families and individuals in my own backyard. You can Google to see if there's any groups in your community. How was your week?
That's really great about the event you attended. I have a friend who regularly posts about similar events she participates in, and I'm always motivated to help. I love having someone else who keeps me informed. She's a high school principal, so also very close to local needs. Her current is a fundraiser to get shoes to the 2800 kids (think I got that right) in our county who are unhoused. I don't expect those numbers to get any better.
ReplyDeleteMy employer has also moved all "fun" social events to volunteering events, which I love. We are heading back to the food bank to package & distribute food. It's free to the company, and fantastic to help & give back. I also really like this organization.
-Hawaii Planner
I guess since I'm getting to do so much travel, my home time is going to be a bit more service. Writing checks is easy but helping with labor is a good way your company can help. And it can be much more fun than some of the weird events I've heard of companies putting on that employees have to participate.
DeleteThat sounds like a wonderful event for your community, Sam. That was so nice of people, including you, to donate to all three organizations. I like my silicone lids. I hope you do too.
ReplyDeleteOne was an organization I hadn't known about for children in foster care situations. Such a need for support for the kids and foster family.
DeleteNot Bossy Here... Oh, Sam you had a great week and I love the donations they are so important in a community!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good week...not a productive week, but good one. I hope yours was too.
DeleteI volunteer for an organization called Impact 100. Women donate funds and the money is pooled to create grants which are awarded to 3 local charities. Local charities apply and compete for the grant awards. As donors, we vote for the grant award winners. It is inspiring to see so many organizations doing good in our community. I believe that Impact 100 has chapters in different communities around tge US.
ReplyDeleteCorrection-Impact 100 is also active in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
DeleteI looked it up and it sure sounds similar. I think the collective mindset of how small donations really do matter combined with someone else's is a powerful method.
DeleteWe have new two coats, sparkly hat, and two pair of gloves ready for donation. I have two large purses ready to fill with necessities and fun things for two women. Plus, I hope to bake lots this year.
ReplyDeleteYour purse give away brings joy to the recipients. People always need basics like the warm gear, but humans need joy too.
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