Friday Fiscal Wellness Check, October 2, 2026

                                                 


         

     For my Friday posts, I copy a previous week, delete the old and update as I go along the week. This helps me add as the week goes on. Here's my recap of Friday, September 25 to Thursday, October 1. I list things as they come up. 

Use it Up/Avoid Waste
  • Brought full order of hash browns that came with my dinner Saturdsy night home.
  • Brought my youngest a few freezer ready meals from my stash. She's been very busy with all her jobs this week.
Avoiding Spending/Saving on needs 
  • Minimal spending on H and G items this week-wet dog food, treats for dogs, quick oats, sugar, a couple things for a salad potluck, and diet Dr Pepper. I've been on a use freezer finds mode this week.
  • Paid/ earmarked autopay bills yesterday since the 1st to ensure no late fees and am fully aware of my funds.

Opportunities to add Funds/Windfalls 

  • Entered receipts in Fetch. 

 Non-Thrifty or Frugal

  • Fortunately nothing big, but will be coming.

Then, there are often other things that impacted my check book that came up without much planning or notice, an extra optional or necessary expense, or an all-out splurge.

  • Nothing I'd consider a splurge.

  Daily Dinner Diary (Friday 9/25 to Thursday, 10/1). 

Fri -  Sausage, vegetable soup, guacamole tortilla chips 

Sat- Out for dinner, Chicken Kiev, salad, wild rice 

Sun- Egg burrito made with leftover hash browns and last bit of cheddar.

Mon- Salad supper buffet before AAUW business meeting and speaker.

Tues- Met mom friends at Perkins to plan the weekend away details. I had the burger, fries, and pie meal, taking pie home.

Weds- Frozen, but homemade, burrito

Thur- I made a frozen pizza very late for lunch and had a slice too many. No dinner needed but drank lots of water all evening to counter sodium content! 

Leftovers/ Added to Freezer:

  • Nothing because I was using up freezer meals and leftovers 
     I didn't blog this week other than this post and my last WIS tally Sunday and likely won't the coming few weeks ahead. I've had and will have a few unusually busy for me weeks with quite a few not really issues (hopefully), but things to manage plus an actual weekend with friends planned. This is such a caring community that I wanted to give a preemptive heads up in my blog absense and that all's well with me and immediate family. I'm having commenting by phone issues too, but hope to stay on top of reading, even if not commenting.  How was your week?

   


          

Comments

  1. ElleOctober 2, 2026 at 8:16 AM

    Cheers to a good week and your October ahead. 🎊

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  2. BelindaOctober 2, 2026 at 8:46 AM

    I was on a used freezer finds meal plan this week too and it really helped clean up my freezer, which I love. You already know we've been car shopping, so I've been hit or miss on posting on others blogs too. Hopefully we will get this all settled soon. I have you have a good weekend. :)

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  3. VixOctober 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM

    Hope you have a great week ahead and everything goes smoothly. xxx

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:03 AM

      I don't forsee problems just tasks one after each other.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM

    Sounds like a really good week, and well done on using things up. We are in that mode as well. I need to be prepping meals, because we've had a lot of events out of the house lately. Hope your week goes well, and you get a bit of respite in the upcoming days. - Hawaii Planner

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM

      My kichen freezer is the worst and I need to clear to the bottom. The weekend started my busy few weeks.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 2, 2026 at 11:09 AM

    Have a wonderful couple of weeks, and thanks for the heads up! I would have worried about you! Not Bossy

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM

      I know a couple folks notice when bloggers go quiet. I do too.

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  6. AprilOctober 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM

    Hugs, my friend. Trust me, I think we all have been there, done that when it comes to overload on too many fronts. Take care of what you need to take care of, including YOURSELF', and know we are all there for you.

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM

      Hopefully not overload, just lots timed in a crin h period. November is looking quiet.

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  7. Cheryl KimbleyOctober 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM

    Sounds like a good week. Have a great fall and being with friends and family the next few weeks.

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM

      I really am happy for the time with friends.

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  8. LoriOctober 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM

    That sounds like a pretty nice week and low spend as well. I hope the rest of October is good for you as well.

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM

      Everyday spending will be low. Sinking costs, huge.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM

    I totally understand very busy weeks! After my stove’s electrical complements went kaput, I have been cooking in my crockpot. I am trying to pay taxes this coming month and not incur any more debt so it looks like crockpot soups are what is on the menu! I can tell I am also needing a new fridge soon so I will be shopping for a matching set in January. Cindy in the South

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    1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2026 at 1:33 PM

      Also “soup” noy “soups” ….. sigh

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    2. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:08 AM

      Made a really good butternut squash soup yesterday. Im sharing g with several people and making another batch for the weekend.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM

    “Components” not “complements”….. lol.

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  11. SharonOctober 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM

    Hope the busy times go well!
    You did really well with the finances this week.

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM

      Im watching everyday spending. I have too many big expenses coming. Like Cindy, soup is on the menu but I am happy for that.

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  12. Ur-spoOctober 4, 2026 at 5:46 PM

    I enjoy reading your endeavors; they often inspire me to be more mindful of what I have. For instance rather than throwing out some old chili I converted it to burrito filling and ate it with relish.

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    1. SAMOctober 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM

      Chili, rice. And cheese is one of my favorite burrito fillings. What's not to love!

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  13. jjOctober 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM

    I hope you have a good week ahead - and I hope you can rest as you'll be busy these next few weeks!

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    1. SAMOctober 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM

      I no longer have full time employed brain, so a busy week really stretches my reserves. It's been mostly good.

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  14. DianaOctober 6, 2026 at 12:42 AM

    Turning the leftover hash browns into an egg burrito is the kind of thing I'd never think of, but it makes total sense. And taking the pie home from Perkins is the right call. Hope the busy weeks are going smoothly so far, and have fun with your friends.

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    1. SAMOctober 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM

      Yes, carb inside carb but dang delicious. Most restaurant meals are just too much food. I hate the waste.

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