It's My Party

As my birthday approaches BF starts asking what I would like and this year, unlike any other time, I actually have some things in mind. Australia only being 13 months away I am definitely keeping that in mind as I choose my gifts.

The Official List

• An Expedition Backpack (Australia)
• Headlamp (Australia & they are just plain handy)
• Sex and the City DVD -If you haven't seen it yet you need to!
• Cake/cupcake carrier
• Garlic Press
  
• File folders for my empty filing cabinet
• The day off work! :)~

So those are the things that have been rolling around in my head as my birthday approaches. I already know what I'm doing for BF(hee hee).

October has 6 family birthdays. I am purchasing cards only for each person and maybe a small $5-$10 gift. Thats a trend I'm trying to start. I don't expect anything really anymore on my birthdays but BF and I usually buy for each on birthdays and on Xmas.

The only person I'll break my tiny limit for is my niece. We have our birthday on the same day and I'm aiming to spend $25 and then maybe make her a nice bracelet or necklace like I've done in the past.

Joining the Budget Challenge

I having been thinking of tracking my expenses the last few months but always get sidetracked. I am going to track them during April but there will be one category out of whack. I'm giving myself $100 from my tax refund and matching it with $100 from one of my paychecks to spend on clothes. This is A LOT for me. I'm good at finding bargains so I hope I'll get a lot for my money. I have to volunteers to help me shop for some totally flattering buys.

These girls love to shop! Me on the other hand... I hate it. This is probably the reason behind my sad wardrobe. With that being said I want to make sure I don't go crazy once I'm out there and go over budget so I added myself to Krystal's April Budget Challenge.

I vow to not go crazy or be influenced by my sexy co-shoppers to go over the $200 limit I have set for myself :).