Today is the boy's birthday! He's the big 23 today. We have a slightly busy weekend in front of us. I have work today (of course), then I have to do some grocery shopping and going out for his birthday. Then tomorrow we have a full day.
Also, it's been wonderful out this whole past week. Around 65 to 70 degrees each day. We are having the weirdest winter, but I love it. I'm ready to break out my summery dresses, but I'll look crazy, so I guess I will wait. Even though I do want to start wearing cute spring-y heels 🙁
- Save an extra $10 a day. This is for my DSLR fund. I still haven't decided for sure if I want a Canon or a Nikon, because I hear Nikons are easier for beginners. What does everyone think?
- Reassess our budget and cut out $25. This will probably be hard even though it's a small amount. However, I do add an extra amount to the budget because of higher winter bills, and the weather has been WONDERFUL, so this will offset our budget in my mind. We're probably saving around $100 a month right now from cheaper heating bills.
- Start and finish homework before it's due. I really need to start working on this. I would like to actually start working on some of my projects soon. Lets see if this actually happens.
- Post about my side income. When I posted about my side income the other day in my January goals, A LOT of you either commented or emailed and asked me about the specifics of this. I loved all of the questions too. So if you have any other specific questions, leave a comment here or email me, and I'll make sure to make a whole post on it by sometime next week. Is there anything else you'd like me to post about?
- Workout at least 2 times a week. I need to start working out more, or at least running with my pup more. I know I failed this miserably last month, but I have faith in myself.
- Sell my stuff on Ebay. Finish selling the rest of my stuff on eBay.
- Make an extra $500 this month. Last month I made around $600. I plan on making at least $500 through more blog income, secret shops, surveys and eBay selling. I have around $100 coming in this week from surveys, secret shops and stuff I've sold, so I'm well on my way. I'm also hoping to make a couple hundred more from selling stuff on eBay.
- Watch our spending this month. I want to do lots of things on are next vacation, so I need to make this month pretty cheap.
- FINISH MY CLOSET. I'm done with saying this. I need to start working on my closet this weekend.
What are your goals for the month?
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Shannon Marie says
February 3, 2012 at 4:44 amI really need to start trying with my outfits too- It's a bit pathetic when I do my hair & wear something cute & people make it the BIGGEST deal! I think that's their way of telling me to step it up! 🙂
Sarah says
February 3, 2012 at 5:04 amAw, happy birthday to your man! I hope you guys have a blast celebrating 🙂 And I'm glad to hear that his grandmother is doing better. Great job on doing so well with your January goals! I can't say enough how inspiring you are! happy friday!! xoxo
Tanner says
February 3, 2012 at 5:32 amThat will be very interesting to see those photos. Yours are already pretty good! Happy birthday to your guy.
Megan says
February 3, 2012 at 5:36 amThose pictures at the top are hilarious! Happy birthday to your man! #3 is something I am working hard to do as well. Have a great weekend 🙂
Live Simply- Live We says
February 3, 2012 at 6:06 amHope your bf has a happy birthday. It's my hubby's birthday too!
Jill says
February 3, 2012 at 6:34 amHey, I'm following now! Always interested in how other 20-somethings are approaching their finances :)Good luck with your February goals!
Allison says
February 3, 2012 at 6:48 amI want to know how you are making money with your blog and what sites are legit for secret shopping! Check out my Erin Condren giveaway as well!!
Aubrey Rose says
February 3, 2012 at 6:52 amLove the puppy!And your goals are awesome :]Mine are so modest this month, its not even funny.
Stephanie says
February 3, 2012 at 6:53 amHappy birthday to your boy!!!I am loooving this warmer weather, it's shaved about $100/month off our heating bills!
Miss T @ Prairie Eco says
February 3, 2012 at 7:14 amGood luck with your homework. I too have to work on my course stuff. It has been sitting untouched for quite a while. The lack of doing is really going to bite me in the butt soon.
Edward Antrobus says
February 3, 2012 at 7:31 amA couple months ago I started making an effort to dress nicer as well. I'm sitting at my desk in sweats and a t-shirt that's older than I am. So, obviously I fell off the wagon.
J and A says
February 3, 2012 at 7:40 amThose pup photos are too funny. I am not good at taking outfit photos, wish I was. 🙁
Dayna Leigh says
February 3, 2012 at 7:43 amI seriously LOL'ed at the picture!! So cute 🙂
Kris @ Simple Island says
February 3, 2012 at 9:36 amThat picture is great!And I'm trying to be better about taking care of my appearance. I actually flat-ironed my hair! Amazing.
Neely says
February 3, 2012 at 9:39 amThats awesome girl! I made about 800 extra last month from blog stuff, a focus group and ebay selling! Awesome 🙂
Holly says
February 3, 2012 at 9:58 amHaha love the puppy party pic! Hope your sweetie has a good birthday and that you all have a good weekend :)For the DSLR, I vote for Canon but I guess I'm just biased! I've always been a Canon girl.
McVal says
February 3, 2012 at 9:58 amHappy birthday weekend to him!
laura @ nomorespendi says
February 3, 2012 at 10:05 amGood luck with your goals Michelle!
Marissa says
February 3, 2012 at 11:00 amI have a Canon and I love it. I still don't know how to use all the features but the pics turn out nice.
One Family says
February 3, 2012 at 11:15 amMy daughter loves photogrpahy. She got to try out both a Sony and a Nikon for quite awhile (from some photographer friends extra cameras) and she liked the Nikon better. She ended up getting the D70s.
femmefrugality says
February 3, 2012 at 2:42 pmI'm excited for the side hustle post! And I'm glad she's doing better! Sorry I can't offer any camera advice…I'm a horrible photographer…
Christine says
February 3, 2012 at 3:44 pmi'm a total camera newbie and my husband has a canon rebel xsi and i find it pretty easy to use. to be honest i shoot on auto 99% of the time because i don't know how to do anything else but it's very user friendly and he's taught himself everything he knows (which is a lot).
B. (Below Her Means) says
February 3, 2012 at 5:16 pmThe pug graphic made me laugh. Happy birthday to the 23 year old!
dina vanessa mercado says
February 3, 2012 at 8:34 pmi sooo love the pics of the dog!!! PARTY!! PARY!! LOL>> funny and interesting huh?… seems like you have a very busy day ahead of you and happy birthday to your boy!!! love your goals for february… its really a must that we save some of our income for future use, nice idea to list down expenses too at least you'll be aware of how your money comes and goes… great blog!!! following you now.. hope you could visit my blog too.. kisses!!!
That Brunette One says
February 4, 2012 at 3:49 amHappy Bday to your man and love those goals!!
ND Chic says
February 4, 2012 at 4:23 amHaha! Love the pics! Good to hear that your man's grandma is doing better. Your Estee Lauder trip sound very neat.
memory says
February 4, 2012 at 4:27 ami'm all about selling stuff on ebay. great way to earn some extra moo-lah and get rid of old stuff.SoUtHeRnPiNkY.bLoGsPoT.cOm
~Carla~ says
February 4, 2012 at 4:36 amHope hubby has a fabulous birthday! 🙂 And I'm glad gma is doing better!! As for a DSLR, Nikon without a doubt! Nikon solely makes cameras, so they're very specialized IMO! Good luck with your choice! 🙂
Laura Vanderkam says
February 4, 2012 at 5:51 amI think it would be fascinating to find out, when there is an incredibly mild winter, or some other big change to many people's usual monthly outlays (like if gas prices fell a lot) what people do with the money. Do people save it? Do they spend it? And if so, what on?
Michelle P says
February 4, 2012 at 12:06 pmWe tend to save it, and apply it towards debt.
Holly says
February 4, 2012 at 8:08 amGreat Goals! I'm so glad you got your own domain name 🙂 I hope you have been really well! I'm glad to have internet again! My goal is to work out twice a week too. We can do it girl! -Holly @cakes and calculus
Michelle P says
February 4, 2012 at 12:06 pmThanks everyone!
Shoeaholicnomore says
May 1, 2014 at 11:05 amHow do you find out about and do secret shops? This is something I’d be interested in trying out myself. Thanks!