One of my best friends is getting married this summer and as soon as she got engaged I knew I had to buy her this mug: The quote on the mug is taken from Pride and Prejudice when Jane Bennett gets engaged to Mr. Bingley. My friend and I share a love for all things
food
How I saved $60 on the most delicious meal of my life…
{via Baltimore Sun} This past Sunday was a gorgeous, so J and I took a spontaneous day trip to Annapolis, MD. We walked around the quaint little downtown and were overjoyed to find that it was Restaurant Week, where participating restaurants offered $15.99 three-course lunch menus. We went to Hell’s Point Seafood, a lovely restaurant
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Happy Weekend Recap
My weekend high expectations were certainly met; J and I had a terrific time together! We went shopping, saw two movies, watched a lot of Olympics, ate lots of food, and laughed constantly. It was just what we needed after a month and a half apart. Beginning Balance: $97.50 +$50 babysitting cash (used it all
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Happy Weekend Ahead!
There are many downsides to long distance relationships–I don’t think I need to reiterate this list since they’re fairly obvious. But one positive thing for LDRs is when you finally get to see the person. You know the saying “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”? I don’t know if that’s necessarily true. I think I
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money
Spending Report & Lessons Learned
Beginning Balance:
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Lent 2010
Today is Ash Wednesday which means Lent begins! I usually give up something for Lent, even though I’m not Catholic. Last year it was shopping, the year before that it was chocolate, and the year before that it was sweets altogether (which turned out to be too hard, thus the reason for “only no chocolate”
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Federal Taxes Completed!
Ta-da! I just completed my federal taxes! And the total is… (drumroll, everyone) … $503! I am warming up to this number, but after last year’s awesome return of $1,488 it has taken some time. Ooooh how I wish I was getting that money again! But to be honest, the 2009 MPP really needed that
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January's Net Worth: Up $1,075
Here’s the Breakdown: Cash (or Liquid Assets): $4,218 Checking Account: $32 Emergency Savings: $3,473 Car Repair Fund: $604 Gift Fund: $84 Retirement (or Longterm Assets): $3,902 401(k): $2,959 Roth IRA: $943 Stocks: $38 – I have no idea why I have this and really should do something with it. Debts: $1,700 Student Loans: $1,700 (down
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Happy Valentine's Day!
First off, Happy Valentine’s Day to the all the single ladies (and lads) out there! I have spent many Valentine’s Days alone and know that sometimes it’s kind of hard to see other friends get flowers, chocolates, etc. Well, forget them. This is a holiday for everyone, not just the lovers. My very best Valentine’s
