I know it's a bit late but here's our August To-Do List and how it all went down last month.....
* Pay Bills DONE First thing every month....pay ALL the bills in full.
* Read 1, 2 Books DONE
In August I read this book...........
"The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy" by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko.
Actually we found in when Hubs cleared out his bookshelves so I read this years ago already but I am counting it again anyway.
The data is dated in this edition now and it's not a how-to become wealthy anyway. It just proves that if someone appears to be a millionaire(ie, big house, expensive car, fashionable clothing, etc.)it doesn't necessarily mean they are. Most millionaire(not billionaires)can be ordinary working stiffs who live below their means, invest their money and grow it and not show off by living a fancy lifestyle.
It's an interesting read and the stuff about second generation wealth, EOC(Economic Outpatient Care), UAW vs. PAW, are spot on.
And then I read this book.........
"The Real Custer: Fron Boy General to Tragic Hero" by James S. Robbins
So many myths surround Custer but this book gives the true facts of his life an even handed treatment. I wasn't a fan of Custer going into this tome and I'll say my opinion of him didn't change much. In my opinion, between taking risks with his battalion at the Little Big Horn, his life long treatment/opinion of the Natives, and his playing politics, he got what he deserved. The only career he was suited for was as a soldier but he thought he knew better than his superiors and chafed at the glacier slowness of the military structure and it's dependence on government's machinations. If he hadn't had a widow who spent the rest of her life tirelessly promoting and shaping Custer's legacy, George Armstrong Custer would have been forgotten long ago.
An interesting read no matter what your opinion of the man is.
In August I read this book...........
Actually we found in when Hubs cleared out his bookshelves so I read this years ago already but I am counting it again anyway.
The data is dated in this edition now and it's not a how-to become wealthy anyway. It just proves that if someone appears to be a millionaire(ie, big house, expensive car, fashionable clothing, etc.)it doesn't necessarily mean they are. Most millionaire(not billionaires)can be ordinary working stiffs who live below their means, invest their money and grow it and not show off by living a fancy lifestyle.
It's an interesting read and the stuff about second generation wealth, EOC(Economic Outpatient Care), UAW vs. PAW, are spot on.
And then I read this book.........
"The Real Custer: Fron Boy General to Tragic Hero" by James S. Robbins
So many myths surround Custer but this book gives the true facts of his life an even handed treatment. I wasn't a fan of Custer going into this tome and I'll say my opinion of him didn't change much. In my opinion, between taking risks with his battalion at the Little Big Horn, his life long treatment/opinion of the Natives, and his playing politics, he got what he deserved. The only career he was suited for was as a soldier but he thought he knew better than his superiors and chafed at the glacier slowness of the military structure and it's dependence on government's machinations. If he hadn't had a widow who spent the rest of her life tirelessly promoting and shaping Custer's legacy, George Armstrong Custer would have been forgotten long ago.
An interesting read no matter what your opinion of the man is.
* Purge Inserts and Q Envie DONE I try to do this every month. As I get less Sunday inserts than in years gone by it's not as bad a chore as it was.
* Mail Giveaway & 2nd Giveaways DONE
* Get Carpet Done in Hubs' Room DONE
Gratefully Hubs found a carpet in stock that he liked so it wasn't long before they had it pulled and ready to install.
Gratefully Hubs found a carpet in stock that he liked so it wasn't long before they had it pulled and ready to install.
* Go Through Xmas Stash DONE
This is the photo of my whole Xmas stockpile for 2019. I've got a list of everything in these tubs/boxes and to whom the gifts are for. Mostly my shopping is done. I have also decided after this Xmas we are cutting down severely on gifting. Going forward, as a rule, cash will be given to the adult kids and I'll still send my brother and his wife presents but that's it. It will be easier that way(and cheaper too)and I won't have to shop for Xmas year round.
This is the photo of my whole Xmas stockpile for 2019. I've got a list of everything in these tubs/boxes and to whom the gifts are for. Mostly my shopping is done. I have also decided after this Xmas we are cutting down severely on gifting. Going forward, as a rule, cash will be given to the adult kids and I'll still send my brother and his wife presents but that's it. It will be easier that way(and cheaper too)and I won't have to shop for Xmas year round.
* Cut Dog's Hair DONE
Chester got a hair cut and shampoo last month before his flea treatment(cologne).
Chester got a hair cut and shampoo last month before his flea treatment(cologne).
* House Train Puppy IN PROGRESS
We are still working on the house training with Dixie. They said a Cavalier could take 4 months to fully potty train. She's getting it but it's taking time mainly because she is such a ditz. lolz
We are still working on the house training with Dixie. They said a Cavalier could take 4 months to fully potty train. She's getting it but it's taking time mainly because she is such a ditz. lolz
* Move More $ Into a CD FAIL
Just didn't do anything with any of the extra monies in the checking account. blah Maybe in September?
Just didn't do anything with any of the extra monies in the checking account. blah Maybe in September?
* Continue to Clean out Garage DONE
The shot down one side with a clear pathway after Daughter moved out and all her stuff left the garage........
And the front of the garage before the stockpile sale happened. Look at all that floor space!!!
The shot down one side with a clear pathway after Daughter moved out and all her stuff left the garage........
And the front of the garage before the stockpile sale happened. Look at all that floor space!!!
* Organize my Stuff IN PROGRESS
Getting the last of my sewing stuff out of the master bedroom and into my she shed room. I'll do a reveal when it's finished in September.
Getting the last of my sewing stuff out of the master bedroom and into my she shed room. I'll do a reveal when it's finished in September.
* Start Processing Tomatoes IN PROGRESS
I started in with processing tomatoes in August and this will continue into September.
I started in with processing tomatoes in August and this will continue into September.
* Get Ready for a Stockpile Sale in Sept. IN PROGRESS
Here are all the tubs and bags of stuff to sell that I gathered in August. As of this writing the sale is over, yeah!!! Stay tuned for September's update)or the September giveaway winner announcement) for the final tally of what sold.
I am overall pleased with the progress we've made getting stuff done in August.
Here's hoping September is equally productive.
Did you get stuff off your To-Do List in August?
Tell us all about it!
Sluggy
Here are all the tubs and bags of stuff to sell that I gathered in August. As of this writing the sale is over, yeah!!! Stay tuned for September's update)or the September giveaway winner announcement) for the final tally of what sold.
I am overall pleased with the progress we've made getting stuff done in August.
Here's hoping September is equally productive.
Did you get stuff off your To-Do List in August?
Tell us all about it!
Sluggy
I too have read that book The Millionaire Next Door. My #1 takeaway was that if you always live below your means (even if that means is high or low) your net worth will grow. I thought it was a good read. Your recarpeted bedroom looks great!
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Custer not my favorite. My favorite? you ask? Yes I can hear you asking.... those caramel M&M's. I can't seem to get anything done on my list. What is wrong with me? Don't answer that.
ReplyDeleteAugust? I got to eat the caramels and something else from the box I won, and then the city threw it out. As a matter of fact, they cleaned up the whole house for me. My lists are many and convoluted.
ReplyDeleteThant is great that your Christmas shopping is done. You are very organized!
ReplyDeleteI'm close on getting the Christmas shopping done, but still have a few things to buy and quite a few things to finish making....better get moving!!!
ReplyDeleteSue L.
I am back to work and I am lucky to get the laundry done, and the house cleaned.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I did a to do list. I just wanted to get through the month because I started class. I've been so swamped with classwork, I can't see straight.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get everything done but I did get the most important done, my youngest went off to college.
ReplyDeleteWell done on finishing your Christmas shopping!
ReplyDeleteI love that Millionaire next door book. I have lots of flashy (live way beyond their means) neighbors who I'd like to hit over the head with this book...lol. I should haul out our copy to read again (I've read it twice years ago)