The Cost of All Things Winter

It has occurred to me that a change in climate is going to require some changes in wardrobe and living. After shopping around, I've decided that this is not going to be an easy NOR an inexpensive endeavor. I will keep track of expenses here. Check back for updates.

1. A pair of snow pants for Parker: $16.99
2. A new, super cold climate, 4 in 1 coat for Parker $54.99
3. A pair of warm gloves for Parker $9.99
4. A pair of bargain snow pants for Gray (found at a second hand shop) $2.80 (BACKFLIP!)
5. A pair of snow boot for Gray (found on clearance at Famous Footwear this summer) $10
6. A pair of bargain snow pants for Halle (from 2nd hand shop) $2.80 (DANCE A JIG!)
7. A pair of snow boots for Halle $19.99
8. One and a half face cords of oak wood for the fireplace $174.13
9. Cost for Kyle to stack the wood $20
10. Log rack for beside the fireplace $29.99
11. Fireplace tool set $34.99
12. An O log ring in which to store the new fireplace wood $24.99
13. A new 4 in 1 coat for Halle $35.99 (on sale)
14. A new The North Face super-duper, walk-in-the-snow-and-cold-to-work coat for Johnny $279.00 (at a discount place. Regular price: $500) Hopefully it will last many years!
15. 20" Snow Shovel $19.98
16. Auto Emergency Shovel & Ice Scraper $8.98
17. Snow boots for Parker $44.50
18. Snow boots for Jennifer $29.99
19. Real snow gloves for Halle $10.00

Running total: $830.10

But hey, let's look on the bright side....at least we'll save money on suntan lotion and flip flops!