I am currently experiencing this allowing my cousin stay with me for two weeks. I didn't realize I will be spending so much money and food that will last me for a weeks gone in months. My biggest mistake was not setting ground rules. My cousin acts like he has no common sense.
I can personally vouch for the religious guesthouse option. I stayed at a Mennonite house for $36 a night(including breakfast) in Washington DC. It was lovely and quiet and I saved a ton of money.
Since I'm allergic to fur and feathers, my husband and I have Freshwater Fish. Freshwater are lower maintenance than saltwater and generally are not as expensive to purchase. The initial cost is a bit much due to tank and filters, etc. but after that all you need is food and basic maintenance.
This is a great article! My husband and I are both guilty of committing these work at home mistakes. I personally am guilty of not ditching the pajamas all day. My husband has complained about this. Though at first, I objected to his complaints. After some reflection, I realized that he had a point. It's important to make sure your spouse feels like they are someone special and worth getting dressed up for. On the flip side, he is guilty of coming to talk to me or ask for things at any time. It breaks up my concentration and makes the task at hand take longer to complete. I'm going to use the article as the basis for developing a work at home agreement :)
I personally do not have a pet but my roommate has a cocker spaniel. Since she feeds her more “people food” than dog food, the greatest costs are associated with her grooming. What I enjoy most about having her in the house is how happy she is to see me when I get home, and how sad she gets when I don’t allow her in my room. It feels great that she wants my company.
I have 2 kitty brothers, Kit & Caboodle, that I rescued. They are almost 2 years old and big guys. Both have very distinct personalities. One is always by my side and the other loves to act goofy. They are very well behaved and have learned to play fetch. They even know some words and commands. Cats can be trained!
We have a 12-year-old cat, a not-quite 1-year-old cat, and a 2 1/2-year-old guinea pig. The older cat had pneumonia when he was young, which required an x-ray; that was pricey. The guinea pig ate a straight pin out of a quilt I was making. The pin lodged in his cheek pouch, but the vet bill was nearly $300! The guinea pig isn't very demonstrative (unless he thinks you have a treat for him), but the cats are love bundles, especially the younger one. She's also very funny to watch.
I have two cats, V and Ace! I also have two pet goldfish for the cats' entertainment--I had no idea goldfish could life so long, they've made it over a year! You'd think the biggest expense with having two cats is medical bills, but really what adds up are the food costs! My boys can really put away kibble and go BANANAS over wet food! Because I want them to be healthy for as long as possible, I spend extra money on the higher quality food, which of course raises costs. In the end though, it's all worth it when I come home and their waiting for me at the door, ready to nuzzle my face and cuddle. It's the best!
I have always had dogs and I cannot imagine life without them. They're not cheap, especially when they age and need veterinary attention, but not all of them go down that path. It's still very worth it to me because they're such wonderful companions. Our current dog, Seamus, is training our new baby to be polite to dogs and it's wonderful to watch.
No, I don't and I'd love to have some cats but I'm currently on a very tight budget. Also, I moved recently and my new place is smaller than the old one, so it would be crowded.
I have three little kids, but this winter while pregnant with my third I got a gecko. It was the most low-maintenence pet at the store and she only eats about a dozen crickets every two weeks, so she's a frugal pet. ;)
I am currently experiencing this allowing my cousin stay with me for two weeks. I didn't realize I will be spending so much money and food that will last me for a weeks gone in months. My biggest mistake was not setting ground rules. My cousin acts like he has no common sense.
I chose to become a translator because the actual task requires absolutely no human interaction.
I can personally vouch for the religious guesthouse option. I stayed at a Mennonite house for $36 a night(including breakfast) in Washington DC. It was lovely and quiet and I saved a ton of money.
I have a dog and a cat, both rescues!
Since I'm allergic to fur and feathers, my husband and I have Freshwater Fish. Freshwater are lower maintenance than saltwater and generally are not as expensive to purchase. The initial cost is a bit much due to tank and filters, etc. but after that all you need is food and basic maintenance.
Having a miniature poodle has been expensive because of grooming costs and boarding fees when we go away on vacation.
This is a great article! My husband and I are both guilty of committing these work at home mistakes. I personally am guilty of not ditching the pajamas all day. My husband has complained about this. Though at first, I objected to his complaints. After some reflection, I realized that he had a point. It's important to make sure your spouse feels like they are someone special and worth getting dressed up for. On the flip side, he is guilty of coming to talk to me or ask for things at any time. It breaks up my concentration and makes the task at hand take longer to complete. I'm going to use the article as the basis for developing a work at home agreement :)
The ability to have time for ownself
Accountancy should be up there.
I personally do not have a pet but my roommate has a cocker spaniel. Since she feeds her more “people food” than dog food, the greatest costs are associated with her grooming. What I enjoy most about having her in the house is how happy she is to see me when I get home, and how sad she gets when I don’t allow her in my room. It feels great that she wants my company.
No pets in the house but I do have a cat at my mom's house!
I have 2 kitty brothers, Kit & Caboodle, that I rescued. They are almost 2 years old and big guys. Both have very distinct personalities. One is always by my side and the other loves to act goofy. They are very well behaved and have learned to play fetch. They even know some words and commands. Cats can be trained!
No pets here - rest of family has lots of dogs.
We have a 12-year-old cat, a not-quite 1-year-old cat, and a 2 1/2-year-old guinea pig. The older cat had pneumonia when he was young, which required an x-ray; that was pricey. The guinea pig ate a straight pin out of a quilt I was making. The pin lodged in his cheek pouch, but the vet bill was nearly $300! The guinea pig isn't very demonstrative (unless he thinks you have a treat for him), but the cats are love bundles, especially the younger one. She's also very funny to watch.
I don't have pets. They are messy, expensive, and require a lot of care.
I have two cats, V and Ace! I also have two pet goldfish for the cats' entertainment--I had no idea goldfish could life so long, they've made it over a year! You'd think the biggest expense with having two cats is medical bills, but really what adds up are the food costs! My boys can really put away kibble and go BANANAS over wet food! Because I want them to be healthy for as long as possible, I spend extra money on the higher quality food, which of course raises costs. In the end though, it's all worth it when I come home and their waiting for me at the door, ready to nuzzle my face and cuddle. It's the best!
I have always had dogs and I cannot imagine life without them. They're not cheap, especially when they age and need veterinary attention, but not all of them go down that path. It's still very worth it to me because they're such wonderful companions. Our current dog, Seamus, is training our new baby to be polite to dogs and it's wonderful to watch.
Unfortunately, no pets in our house. But would love to adopt a cat. They are such amazing animals!
No, I don't and I'd love to have some cats but I'm currently on a very tight budget. Also, I moved recently and my new place is smaller than the old one, so it would be crowded.
I have a wonderful loving dog named Biggles! He is a Basset Hound.
We have a Jeagle (jack russel beagle) mix. Her name is Maggie and she is 14 years old. We also have a lizard that is named Steve.
I have 3 pets: two cats and one dog. What I enjoy most about them is how playful they are
I have three little kids, but this winter while pregnant with my third I got a gecko. It was the most low-maintenence pet at the store and she only eats about a dozen crickets every two weeks, so she's a frugal pet. ;)
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