Day 144 – Budget? What Budget?

I swear that I have been working hard to stay on budget. Chris and I have significantly cut down on eating out and I have been really good about bringing my lunch to work. But then other things keep popping up that make it hard to stay on budget. In particular purchases and expenditures related … Continue reading →

Day 74 – Budget & Tostada’s

I’ve been talking about my budget for a few weeks and last week I finally did it – I came in under budget. Woo hoo! I only spent $35.85 of my $90/week budget. Not spending money while I’m at work is getting easier, dare I say habit forming!?!? My challenge this week is to start … Continue reading →

Day 60 – Steve Jobs & Whole Foods

It’s official I finished the Steve Jobs biography today – 567 pages in 8 days – congratulations to me. I devoured this book. I was reading every free moment I had and talking about it too…. likely talking about it too much if you ask Chris. The verdict – a must read if you own … Continue reading →

Day 58 – Pants Search No.2

Today Chris (the fiance) came with me to help me search for pants. Before the pants search started we went on a long walk through Corso Italia to the subway and practiced my Italian. The deal was to try to speak as much Italian as possible on the 40 minute walk. I learned some new … Continue reading →

Day 53 – Week 2 Budget Review

Bringing my lunch to work and resisting the urge to order take out for dinner are the keys to keeping me on a budget. If I can continue to do these 2 simple things for the the rest of the year I’ll be a successful saver. Lets recap – for week 2 I gave myself … Continue reading →

Day 52 – Soup & Biscuits

Today I am making biscuits and a batch of Tortilla Soup with Chicken, Lime and Smoked Chilies (without the Tortillas). If I can get it into the freezer before my fiance finds it and eats it, we will both take it for lunch throughout the week. These Sunday cooking days are great for my budget … Continue reading →

Day 46 – Review Week 1 Budget & Plan for Week 2

Today’s project – review my spending last week and see how I did on my budget So how did I do? My budget was $100 for the week (not including groceries and other essentials) and I spent $95.99. I would be happier if I felt like I earned it, but getting sick last week really … Continue reading →