Friday Fiscal Wellness Check February, 27, 2026

                          


            As a reminder in case you feel repetitiveness to my Friday posts, I copy the previous week, delete the old and update as I go along the week. This will help me add as the week goes on. Here's my recap of Friday, February 20 to Thursday, February, 26 . I just sort of list things as they come up, then edit before publishing. 

Use it Up/Avoid Waste 
  •  We've done great using up all the leftovers from the weekend and in organizing meals for my sister. 

Avoiding Spending/Saving on needs
  • As I've declared February food shopping complete, I reached my 20% below budget total spend. Mistakes were made and I think I can do even better, but pleased. March will be a low spend goal too, especially since I'm gone for 11 days. That though will be offset in part though with stocking up on a few extra easy things for my son on his off schedule days. 

Opportunities to add Funds/Windfalls 

  • Uploaded Fetch receipts and added to my MS Rewards points. Cashed in $10 AMC card. I have $35 now so will make a nice night for two, or possibly a matinee for four but I honestly don't know how much tickets have increased. 

 Non-Thrifty or Frugal

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 Sadly, had to throw a cucumber that got lost in the back of the refrigerator.
  • I heeded advice and bought a few things to make my trip more comfortable including two short and a long sleeve T-shirt, slouchy soft socks, a wrap around neck travel pillow, multi outlet converter, and a collapsible water bottle with a carabiner to attach to my back pack. All will get more use than just this trip, so no regrets.
  • I went over my February entertainment budget by $40 with my happy hour meetup with former colleagues/friends. Worth every penny. 

     Daily Dinner Diary (Friday 2/20 to Thursday, 2/26). 

Fri - Sloppy Joes 

Sat- Lasagna 

Sun- panko crusted chicken, roasted potatoes and stir fried green beans

Mon-  Bean and ham soup, hot hoagie

Tues-  Mushroom and spinach pasta sauce over fussilli with Italian meatballs 

Weds- baked chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, spring peas 

Thurs- Happy Hour appetizers, left a tuna hot dish for son plus dropped off 1/2 at my sisters

     My weekend plans include book club tomorrow night with dinner and playing cards. Sunday I'll do a big shop for the month, laundry, and prepacking. I'm hoping to replace my phone today as well. How was your week?

           

     

  

Comments

  1. GinaFebruary 27, 2026 at 8:55 AM

    It can be pricey to meet up with friends socially, but it always recharges my battery, so its a necessary thing!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM

    What water bottle did you buy? I’m looking for a couple for our trip to Europe in May. Thanks! Elaine

    ReplyDelete

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