Between now and Fall, 2012, budget and pay cash for at least 10 things that, while not strictly necessary, will be used and will make life easier and/or more pleasant for me and/or my kids

A new bird feeder and more postcards for Postcrossing

Plumbing repairs to bathroom!

Netflix gift certificate for my daughter and her bf for his birthday

Mid-summer mini-vacation: 4th of July at Blossom Music Center with picnic; July 5th Cleveland Indians game with Dollar Dog Nite

The better heartworm medicine for the dog that also protects against a bunch of other stuff including fleas

Clothing for the kids – jeans and shirts

I am working extra this summer to catch up on bills, but also to purchase some items that fall between necessities and luxuries.

Item #1 – Sports equipment for my second son: compression underwear (an education in the day to day practicalities of living with the male anatomy), metal-cleated shoes and new baseball pants. ($125)

Other items in the queue: replace the dishwasher, fix the air conditioner, new jewelry box or way to organize jewelry