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    Wordless Wednesday: Being a Housewife Pays Off!

    September 7, 2011 by Jenn 24 Comments

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    The other day, I was grumbling about how thankless and unrewarding job being a housewife can be as I was doing laundry.

    Then I reached into the washer machine to pull out my husband's laundry....

    I'm rich, biatch!!!!

    Well, not really. It was $5.00.

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    But every bit helps, right? It's funny how my attitude towards money has changed since I quit working last year. Where as $5 wouldn't even faze me two years ago, now I immediately think to myself "that's a gallon of gas!" when I find money in the washing machine! This is my first time not working since I was 19 - even though it's been a year and a half since I became a housewife/stay-at-home mom, I am still getting used to not bringing in an income.

    Sometimes I look at the bank statement and think to myself, "why is there no money in there?!" and don't even get me started on the credit card...somehow this summer, my husband and I both - okay, fine, it was mostly me - lost track of our budget and almost maxed out his credit card. I was so distraught over it being close to the limit that when I went to pay it, I accidentally paid it twice. We ended up with about $30 in our checking account with almost two weeks before his next paycheck, right before he was leaving for his first trip out of the country! Thank goodness for a cash advance, or we would have been screwed until the next payday!

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    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Kathleen

      September 07, 2011 at 8:11 am

      lmao Take it where you can get it I say. Wish I could find money doing the laundry like that, but I am the only one in the house with any money. 🙂 Enjoy your hard earned cash!

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    2. Penelope

      September 07, 2011 at 8:20 am

      Lol!

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    3. Kelly

      September 07, 2011 at 11:21 am

      Niiice!

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    4. blueviolet

      September 07, 2011 at 11:29 am

      I LOVE when that happens!

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    5. Stefani

      September 07, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      I love when that happens.. I always give it back though..

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    6. Rachel

      September 07, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      Ha! my husband said not to do his laundry b/c I'd find $300 in one of his pants pockets...that would be a score!

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    7. Henrietta

      September 07, 2011 at 12:13 pm

      Oh YAAAA Baby! 🙂 I say finders keepers...

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    8. Cat Davis

      September 07, 2011 at 12:22 pm

      LOL well I hope he doesn't read your blog or you might find him coming looking for that moolah!

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    9. Candace

      September 07, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      I TOTALLY would have yelled I'm rich, biatch! out loud if that happened to me LOLOLOLOL

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    10. Carolyn G

      September 07, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      Hey money is money and it is better when you find it!! WOO!

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    11. Sam

      September 07, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      Woo Hoo! Don't spend it all in one place, lol.

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    12. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

      September 07, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      Woo Hoo!! I say whatever I find is mine!

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    13. Megan

      September 07, 2011 at 7:06 pm

      $5 is money nonetheless! Can I borrow about $3.50?

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    14. Lorie Shewbridge

      September 07, 2011 at 8:43 pm

      That's always been the rule in my house - whatever I find in the laundry is MINE.
      So if you leave money in your pocket... look out I'm keeping it.
      Have fun with your find. =)

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    15. Emmi

      September 07, 2011 at 9:31 pm

      Finders keepers, losers weepers! HEHEHE

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    16. Faythe

      September 08, 2011 at 1:29 am

      $5 bucks is better than the loose change or tiny pieces of paper I tend to find! Treat yourself to something rich, like a dark chocolate bar!!

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    17. Stacie

      September 08, 2011 at 2:12 am

      Nice. I would have grabbed it and ran!!!

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    18. Marianna

      September 08, 2011 at 7:14 am

      Sweet!!! I would be ecstatic if I found $5 in the wash!

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    19. Jenny

      September 08, 2011 at 9:03 am

      Haha! That's awesome!

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    20. Beth

      September 08, 2011 at 10:51 am

      haha ... I love laundry pay days. They don't come very often though!

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    21. Shop with Me Mama (Kim)

      September 09, 2011 at 1:52 am

      Man, all I ever find is $1! Lucky girl you!!!

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    22. The Jacobsen Family

      September 09, 2011 at 1:55 am

      Lucky! I find rocks, toys, gum wrappers and tissues... LOL!

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    23. Whitney

      September 10, 2011 at 11:13 pm

      Much better than crayons and burst pens..

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    24. Bobbie

      September 13, 2011 at 11:02 pm

      HAHA!! Love finding money in my laundry!!

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