I'm a working woman again....

Kind of. So, I've been almost distraught because of the stress that the current economy is giving me. Gas prices- way up. Price of food- way up. I feel like I'm doing my part, because I really don't drive that much, plus I coupon clip, and on average save at least 45-60% of my weekly grocery trip. We're also trying to cut down on when we eat out (trying for only once every other week....we'll see....), and doing everything that we can to conserve. For the first time in our married life, we are in a financial situation where we don't STRESS out because we don't have enough money. However...we don't have so much extra that we can put aside money to save for a house, develop a really good food storage supply, and save some for a rainy day.

Enter my dilemma. I feel like I should be making some money to contribute. But I KNOW that it's my job to raise my sweet baby, and be a great wife to my hard working hubby. WHAT DO I DO? Well, Heidi, you've inspired me. I've started Mystery Shopping.

This is Hazen eating a Chocolate-covered Strawberry at a unnamed Provo location, which, incidentally FAILED miserably on their form that I had to fill out.


Ok, he didn't really eat it, but was really stoked that we let him squish this in his hands, suck on it, and then slam it on the table. He's so cute.

I did my first job last Thursday. They all require me to go to Provo, for the most part, so I try to do 2-3 a day, so as to conserve on gas money. Some just make me go into an establishment, ask a few questions, then fill out a small write-up. The compensation varies, but by the end of this week, I will have made over $250, and received 3 free meals. Not bad, huh?

What a blessing.