The Month in Review - Unexpected Expenses

I had it all planned out. Last month I managed to save $100, so if I saved another $100 this month, I'd almost have enough for the Computer I so desperately needed.

I did have to buy a big order of trims. $80, but I was expecting that. Then the kid came over and wanted to eat out, and there was the family birthday celebration at a nice restaurant, but that kind of thing is expected.

What I didn't expect was my daughter talking me into creating a new line and all the expenses that come with that. Even though the line is awesome cosplay aprons, and I love them, I needed new fabric and had 3 new designs printed on fabric, (one is on the way).

Oh, ha, and the iron on fabric that took 3 weeks to arrive - I had to buy more.

What I didn't expect was for my kicks to blow a
hole in the toe, so I had to order a new pair. I got the cheapest ones I could, because I have little square feet that must be special ordered from the square foot store. Oh, and the cheapest pair just happens to be Banana Yellow.

I still have to buy my usual pair, but I have a $10 discount and if they have 20% off, I might be able to get them next month.

Then there was the spare ink for the Printer, which was good, because it ran out of ink. The color was name brand and a good price, but the black was generic and lasted about a week each, and it's not even busy season.

Ready to print labels and no ink in the printer, no one in town carries Dell so I had to order more online, better brand so 2 (one for spare) for close to $20. Fortunately I could print at the library, of course I have to walk to it to print, but I use the mailbox there a lot and I had movies on hold.

Then I thought, I can't have this happen again, so I had to buy a spare printer. Not a bad price, $34  with a 2 year warranty and shipping. It was a really cheap printer. But I checked and I can get cheap ink, if they work. Not a great printer, but it will be OK for labels in an emergency.

OK done with my rant. Hope you had a better month that I did.

Poppy's Soap Box - LilyBugBabyThings Review

Last Tuesday was package day and in rummaging through the packages I received Inside of one marked SunflowerRadiantLove was a package from LilyBugBabyThings (they live in the same town so if you order together you can save on shipping too, I will review their packages later) Today I'll review the little crib Shoes I bought from an auction I was involved in.

First looks-these are totally adorable I mean how can you not love little baby shoesies that are handmade!

Construction- These are very high quality! Nicely made with serged seams on the inside and little encased elastic at the ankle. There are no uncomfortable edges to irritate little feet.

Wearability- I have to tell you, Luna has about 20 pairs of shoes and a 50 socks, most of which she has tossed of one of and lost at one point. These were easy to get on her fat little feet and lasted a day long journey through the mall and Thrift store shopping!

Value- For $12 I would have to say these are an incredible price for these little shoes that actually stay put!

http://www.facebook.com/LilyBugBabyThings
http://www.etsy.com/listing/94102699/skull-crib-shoes-booties-slipper-size
http://www.facebook.com/sunflowerradiantlove


Some of the images are fuzzy, because Luna was so delighted with the booties, she couldn't sit still.

Poppy's shop is poppyswickedgarden.artfire.com. She sells wonderful clothing, costumes and accessories. Poppy loves to shop, so she will be doing reviews of product regularly here on Wednesdays. If you would like to have Poppy review something of yours, please contact her through her shop.