I have no plans to leave the house today, so I'm pretty sure I will do no spending.  Therefore, I put together my October recap:

Home Repair/Maintenance: $872

Housing: $824

Car Repair/Maintenance: $672

Utilities: $201

Furnishings/Equipment/Decor: $143

Groceries: $124

Gifts/Charity: $75

Vet/Pet Supplies: $71

Household Supplies: $67

Eating Out/Takeout: $53

Phone: $51

Gas: $34

Medical/Health: $26

Laundry: $15

Entertainment: $9

Grand Total: $3237

Variables:  101%

High points -- or low, depending on how you look at --  the home repair was half the cost of electrical work that must be done.  The other half will be paid next month.  Housing reflects the new $400 payment toward my mortgage, which is $75 extra to principal.  Car repair -- new tire, repaired tire, new ball joint, alignment.   F/E/D: a new laser printer.  Gifts: a birthday gift, cards, and $40 for Halloween gifts for the grandchildren.  Pet supplies: probiotics, cat food and a new filter for the aquarium.

I like to stay around $2400, so this was an overspending month, but most of it could not be helped.  At least I did not tap my savings, though I might have to next month.

I hope we get the sidebar problem fixed soon.  I cannot update mine.  I assure you I am not still reading the same book, and the printer has been purchased.  But I can't change it nor wipe it out.  Are any of you able to update the sidebar?

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween!