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I, too, am in a bind in terms of finances. While I do have insurance for Teddy and a credit card for emergencies. It's buying christmas presents that has got me feeling the crunch. My husband gives me money monthly, but this past month I spent everything on Teddy. I don't have kids, so I spoil Teddy. Unfortunately we're spending the holidays with my family out of state and it would be silly to not bring them gifts. Well, I love designer handbags so I put them on ebay when im running low on funds. Currently i'm selling my 3DS, a dog car seat, and a LV bag to make ends meet. Sometimes you gotta part with material things, so I would suggest selling stuff you don't use on ebay. Especially things that would be in demand for christmas. You can always get new stuff, but your trip is more important. You can also try to bake stuff, have a garage sale, sell preserves, etc. Little things like that can help you reach your goal. Good luck :) |
I got my bag at Goodwill for 5 bucks :) It's a Sherpa Delta Carrier. You may get lucky if you check it out. |
If your a girly girl type you can do that arbon/avon stuff where you work from home selling makeup! Just trying to help here:).... You can be home with your yorkie and still work and make cash. Or that fox thing that you see commercials for. It's like working from home for them. Or working for amazon! |
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Here is what I would do. I would ask my vet, people I meet at the dog park, church members, friends, neighbors, others you know, if they would baby sit my Yorkie in return for some kind of manual labor when I return. Baby sit their kids or doggies, help cleaning their house, help put away their Christmas decorations, etc. There must be something you can do to trade with them. Always Smile. |
I can totally sympathize... My financial situation has changed and I have more money going out for bills than I have coming in. I have started selling Stella and Dot and it has helped a ton. Also... try Care.com or Sittercity.com.... so many people are looking for babysitters for Holiday parties etc and its cash in your pocket. Just an idea!! |
Look around the house for things to sell. I recently cleaned out the kiddos closet and got rid of things they no longer wear/use and made $70 in one night. Look for electronics, I sold a couple of old phones and cameras and made a couple of hundred dollars a few months ago using Sell and Recycle Used Electronics - Gazelle Turn off cable/internet for a month or two. |
I'm one of those people that I hate to use my credit card. I do not use it unless it is a HUGE emergency. I just hate owing money on my credit card for some reason. I have 2 car loans with my husband and that is enough in itself right there. So what I do when I need a little extra cash is try to do some work on the side. I am a scrapbooker and make scrapbooking pages, cards, and altered art for people. But you could also babysit. Or it is the holiday season...many places are looking for temporary help. Could you go somewhere just to work a bit to raise some money? Or what about a job staffing agency? Or sell old collectibles, unused furniture, etc. you might have and are not using on Craigslist. I sold an old bedroom set, 2 presidential formal living chairs, and a window air conditioning unit on there this past September and made over $500. It was all stuff I had in storage and wasn't using anymore. So I sold it and freed up the room in my storage space and made money. Good luck to you hon! I hope you can raise the money to make it home with your baby! |
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I beleive in prayer as well so I know that some way this will work itself out, gotta keep the faith right! |
The economy is tough on some many people. You are very forunate to have a vet that will work with you. My vet is very reasonably priced also. I feel forunate for that also. I am very thankful because times are so tight. The holidays are tough for so many people. It's a good time to think of the true meaning of the holidays and not put a price tag on it. When you go visit, I wouldn't feel compelled to take expensive gifts. Small meaning gifts should be appreciated by anyone. So many people are now without jobs. When someone loses a job, its easy to go through your savings just to make ends meet. Dont feel bad if you can't take big expensive gifts. You will need your funds for more important things. Life goes on after Christmas. |
I would def go the doggy sitting route. I pay my dog nanny $40/night for my 2 boys and when it was just Snickers I paid $25/night. At that rate you can make enough for the ticket in a few days and your Gizmo can have a playmate!! I found my precious nanny on care.com or you could try advertising on craigslist. Good luck! Viv |
You guys are so awesome, I thank you all so much for the ideas and responses, just what I needed a little push....lol Things are gonna get better around here I just know it so very glad I have a place to come and speak freely and get support. Cynthia & Gizzy |
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