There are some things I refuse to cut back on--Life's worth living, afterall!

My kitchen renovation--I could have gone with stock cabinets, but I'm going with custom bamboo. Same for the counter--no laminate for me! I got all nice appliances, but I did get them at the Sears Outlet for half price...

My tea--organic Darjeeling mostly. And travel to see my beau most weekends. And of course, the new dog. That's going to add to my monthly budget (not to mention the crate, the dogbed, the toys, leash...)