Ahhh… a new month is upon us. That means new paycheck, new goals, a fresh start. I love it. :) March Goals: Become debt free!!!!!!! Go to the gym 12 times Cook something new Figure out new budget Update blogroll Of course not going to the gym would be the one goal I fail at
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Kitchen Inventory
{photo above is not my pantry… but isn’t it pretty?} As I mentioned in yesterday’s miscellaneous ramble, I’m not going to buy any groceries until I finish off my freezer/refrigerator/pantry. Well, I am giving myself $100 for groceries, but only if I buy something to pair with an item listed below. I spent waaaaaaaay too
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Monday Miscellaneous
{via} This past weekend I went home for my friend’s bridal shower and it made me want to be engaged so I can register for pretty home things. Over coffee this morning, I found myself at the Pottery Barn website… you know, just to look around. Every Monday for the last three weeks we’ve had
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Debt Free Thoughts on Mortgages
{via} The other day a reader emailed me this: i would love for you to do a post on what you think about real estate – your blog seems to announce that you do not ever want to be in debt, and i was wondering what your future plans for renting/buying are! That is an
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money
I'm in serious need of a paycheck…
I have come to realize that when I don’t update my spending reports every week, I am less conscious of my money, and things tend to get out of hand. Like seriously out of hand. I am ashamed to say this, but I overdrafted my account for the first time in years the other day.
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Happy First Day of Spring
{via} Saturday morning is my favorite time of the week. I always thought Friday evening was, but I find myself so tired after a whole week’s work that I am rather useless on Fridays. Saturday mornings, however, I slowly wake up, make a homemade breakfast and drink cups of delicious coffee while I prepare for
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shopping
Latest Lust: Spring Dresses
My wardrobe in the summer consists of three things: sunglasses, sandals, and dresses. Just for kicks I did a little online looksie to see what’s available this season and there are sooo many delicious dresses I’m craving for when it gets warmer. I don’t want to be an enabler so I’ll just share one I’m
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Easiest Strawberry Cake Recipe
??Per request, here is the Easiest Strawberry Cake recipe: Ingredients: 1 strawberry cake mix 1 tsp. strawberry extract 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 (3oz) box cheesecake pudding mix 16 oz sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs Directions: Heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray fluted bundt pan, whisk eggs and pudding mix
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(Town)Home Ownership?
{via} J and I agree on all major life issues, but we try not to plan our lives away and simply take each day as it comes (a much easier task for him than me). A few weeks ago, however, we indulged in a little future dreaming. He asked me what my ideal financial time
