October budget for a couple living in Vancouver during the pandemic

For October we started with a savings of $2646. We made $4600. However we spent $4659. We had to withdraw from our savings of about $59. We now have $2587 moving into November. Here is a breakdown of monthly finance:

predictedactualOctober 
BC Hydro$50$50
Lotto$80$160
ex money$40$40
Bmo Line$450$440
TD paym$121$35
St loan$121$139
Bank Fees$11$11
RBc pay2$200$191
Rent$1,450$1,485
BMO PE$1,200$1,555
Cibc loan$20$90
RBc pay1$220$270
Mutual F$25$50
Charity$22$22
c rbc loan$121$121
total$4,131$4,659

A view of Yaletown, Vancouver’s trend setting neighbourhood

The history of yaletown is quite complex. Once an improvished area of Vancouver before expo 1986. Yaletown has become one of the expensive area of Vancouver. Known for is brewery culture, Yaletown is home to the up and coming elite of Vancouver’s society. Surrounded by water and trees, Yaletown offers to many professional, often younger professionals and families, access to enjoy the fabolous life of Vancouver’s rich and famous. Here is a look at Yaletown:

The weather is getting colder, what to do in Vancouver during the pandemic

  1. Have a Netflix and chill nights with your partner. Make popcorn, make tacos, make dinner together…..Enjoy watching your favorite movies and tv shows
  2. Go for walks, when weather permitting, and enjoy what your neighborhood has to offer interms of local food fare
  3. Go bowling….indoor activity with limited interaction with others for now during the pandemic
  4. Go for a drive. Enjoy the scenery Vancouver and surrounding areas have to offer
  5. Go to local pubs, but remember to practice social distancing

Fashionista guide to surviving colder weather

Winter is just around the corner and it is time to think about fashion, yes winter fashion. What are the essentials that you must have in your wardrobe to survive the winter months:

three pants: leather pants, slacks (yoga pants) and jeans

sweaters: ligth colored, bright colored and multi colored

boots: snow boots, high length boots and short boots

socks: winter socks, stockings

dress: leather skirt, dress to ankles, long skirt and mini skirt, black dress and fashionable dress for parties

coat: athletic warm coat, fashionable long coat, one light colored and one dark colored

accessories: hair pieces, and jewelery

September Budget for a couple living in Vancouver

For September we start with a total savings of $2498. We made a total of $4650 as a couple and spent $4502. We ended up with a savings of $148 for the month. Our total for our saving account heading to October is $2646. Here is a breakdown of our finances:

predictedactual September figures
BC Hydro$50$50
Lotto$80$195
ex money$40$40
Bmo Line$450$410
TD paym$121$35
St loan$121$0
Bank Fees$11$11
RBc pay2$200$188
Rent$1,450$1,485
BMO PE$1,200$1,555
Cibc loan$20$90
RBc pay1$220$250
Mutual F$25$50
Charity$22$22
c rbc loan$121$121
total$4,131$4,502