Happy Monday everyone! I'm loving that it's a 3 day work week for me (as I'm sure it is for most of the rest of you in the US).
Not too expensive of a weekend for us. The boy's little brother and sister spent the night with us and we hung out with them (they are in elementary and middle school). And on Sunday we saw Lincoln. It was good, anyone else see it? Or I'm guessing everyone saw Twilight? 🙂
I didn't complete anything that I was supposed to do this weekend, so I plan on dedicating next weekend to that. Ugh procrastination is really getting to me.
My updates:
Spending:
We did good with our spending this past week. We have really begun watching all unnecessary extra spending so that we can pay off my student loans quicker.
We're really targeting April of 2013 as when we want my student loans completely gone, but would of course want them gone the month earlier if we can really stick to it. Some of you have asked why we chose this date. There really is no reason, we just wanted to choose something that was realistic and close. I will be making a post on this soon.
When do you plan on having your student loans gone? Or how long did it take you? If you have any tips, please share them below and I'll try to include you in my post about my student loans.
Extra Income (this is on top of my salary from my job):
Another good week here for us. I made $1,210 from extra income last week. I will be making a post on this soon, so you all can be happy now 🙂
Don't forget about my giveaway, maybe you can make some extra monthly income as well!
Food:
We did good with our food spending also. I spent around $50 at the grocery store for last week's food. We would've spent more but I still have a ton of meat in the freezer to use.
We ate out a couple more times, but that was only because we had the boy's little brother and sister with us and we took them out for dinner and breakfast over the weekend. How much did you spend on food last week? I always love hearing about everyone's food updates!
I forgot to do a meal plan yesterday, so here it is below:
Monday – Chicken Teriyaki, Tuesday – Out to eat, Wednesday – Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito, Thursday – Thanksgiving of course!, Friday – Steak, Saturday – Out to eat, Sunday – Italian Sausage Soup
Being healthy:
I did horrible with being more healthy this past week. I went out to run a couple of times, but they weren't very long. I'm blaming it on the cold weather. I have been eating better though. No more buying unhealthy snacks that I just munch on for no reason all day long.
How's your spending, working out and extra income going?
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saveearnlove says
November 19, 2012 at 6:06 amWow April isn't far off at all! We are on a long-term plan..and are hoping to wipe ours out in four years-or sooner!
MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:27 amThat's still great!
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John S @ Frugal Rules says
November 19, 2012 at 6:12 amAwesome work again on the side income! We want to see Lincoln. Glad to hear that it was good, that's what I've heard mainly. I wanted to see it this past weekend as we went our for my wife's birthday, but for some reason she didn't want to…something about it not being a birthday movie. 🙂
MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:27 amHaha no it is not a birthday movie.
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Allison says
November 19, 2012 at 6:26 amI am really looking forward to the extra income post!
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MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:27 amSame here 🙂
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Julie says
November 19, 2012 at 6:34 amI love these posts because it gives me ideas on what to do in our lives. Our schedules are all messed up with my night hours but we get it all worked out 🙂
MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:27 amHope so 🙂
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Sam says
November 19, 2012 at 6:38 amApril is right around the corner! I know the feeling, I’m going to pay my car off next month. Soo ready not to have that payment! Looking forward to your extra income post. Hope you have a great thanksgiving!
MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:27 amThanks, and you have a great week!
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Catherine says
November 19, 2012 at 7:41 amI want to see that movie!! Hubby and I might plan a date night soon. I also want to see Twilight (insert shame here). Good luck with your early pay off, I'm sure you'll kill it 😉
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MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:28 amHaha I want to see the new Twilight as well, but I haven't seen the last couple.
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Liquid says
November 19, 2012 at 8:09 amI love short work weeks. Who doesn't? We had ours last week in Canada so this week will be a normal one. Lincoln looks interesting. Last film I saw in the theaters was Skyfall, that's a good one to check out as well 😀 My work out plan is to hit the gym at least 3 times this week :0)
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MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:28 amI'll have to check out Skyfall soon!
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Greg@ClubThrifty says
November 19, 2012 at 8:11 amLove the 3 day week as well! Congrats on all the extra income!!!
MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:28 amThanks!
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Holly@ClubThrifty says
November 19, 2012 at 8:12 amYou did awesome! I like that extra income you made last week. Good job!
MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:28 amThanks!
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DC@Young Adult Money says
November 19, 2012 at 8:19 am"Another good week here for us. I made $1,210 from extra income last week. I will be making a post on this soon, so you all can be happy now"
Yes! I am looking forward to this!
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MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:28 amHaha I need to start drafting it soon.
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SWR says
November 19, 2012 at 8:22 amYay for short weeks! I'm glad to hear Lincoln is so good- my dad likes to see a movie when the family is all together, so we'll probably go see that.
Since I haven't graduated yet, it's hard to set a repayment date for my loans. There is a massive variation in starting salaries in my field, depending on my specialty, so that plays a big part. I would like to have the boy's loans paid off in 18 months though. (His are much smaller than mine will be)
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MakingSenseofCents says
November 19, 2012 at 8:28 amIt's a good movie, but VERY long.
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Budget & the Beach says
November 19, 2012 at 8:53 amThere are so many movies out right now I want to see. Lincoln is one of them. Twilight is not. lol! I'll wait for redbox for that one. I'm looking forward to your post on how you made your extra money. I made $96 extra last week from taskrabbit jobs. On Saturday I served appetizers at this party. We got to enjoy the party just as much as the guests (except we had to so more dishes), and I knew about 10 people there. Small world. Easy money though!
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SavvyFinancialLatina says
November 19, 2012 at 9:05 am$1210 Awesome!!! And so jealous :p
I love the pic of the little girl getting ready. That is me every morning of the work week. I basically drag myself out of bed and hit the shower.
Jason @ WSL says
November 19, 2012 at 9:29 amMy wife and I didn't do well on the eating/working out front. We've been in such a rush lately that we simply haven't had time to prepare meal plans or cook at home. I'm hoping it's just s seasonal thing and our schedule will calm down after Thanksgiving. Great job again on the income!
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Happy_Homeowner says
November 19, 2012 at 9:47 amLove the idea to boot the student loans! I had my own student loan epiphany over the summer–perhaps a nervous breakdown–but I randomly sent a $16,000 check to Sallie Mae, effectively punching her in the face as Ninja would say 🙂 Good luck!
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Christopher @ This that and the MBA says
November 19, 2012 at 11:18 amWow that is amazinnnnnng…I hate sallie…lol
ashleenikol says
November 19, 2012 at 10:00 amWoohoo!!! I so love your Monday posts 🙂 Gears me up for the week!
I still owe around $4900 on my student loans 🙁 Only because I pay the bare minimum each month. Hopefully when some other things are paid for, I can throw a lot more towards my student loans.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Michelle!!
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therandompath says
November 19, 2012 at 10:08 amGlad to hear Lincoln was good! I want to see it; love historical films 🙂
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Heather says
November 19, 2012 at 10:35 amThat's awesome. I haven't explored the extra income route much. I listed some things on a local consignment site, but when people responded with interest they didn't show up to actually buy the items…irritating.
We are a family of 6, so we've started really focusing on our food spending. It helps us to plan our meals and focus on not wasting food. I post about our food waste and grocery spending every week. Last week was under $150 and that's really good for us. http://wp.me/p2SKtH-5S
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Lance @ Money Life and More says
November 19, 2012 at 10:47 amAnother stellar income update! Can’t say I am surprised though!
Veronica Hill says
November 19, 2012 at 12:40 pmThat picture made me laugh! Hahaha. I'm still impressed with your side income, very nice! Keep it up.
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mycanuckbuck says
November 19, 2012 at 1:08 pmWow – I'm still amazed at your extra income and am eagerly awaiting your post on that! I didn't see Twilight or Lincoln – last movie I saw was Skyfall.
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Britney says
November 19, 2012 at 1:12 pmI can't wait to read your post on extra income 🙂
jefferson @SDR says
November 19, 2012 at 10:30 pmLike you, Michelle.. I am thrilled to have a 3 day work week.. I need it badly!
You are doing so great with the extra income… and are definitely the envy of your fellow bloggers 😉
I hope you guys have a great Turkey Day!!
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kimateyesonthedollar says
November 19, 2012 at 10:42 pmThat picture is great. That was me this morning for sure. Looking forward to that extra income post. It's like you have a money tree in the backyard.
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Canadianbudgetbinder says
November 20, 2012 at 8:18 amGood for you keep up the hard work and bringing in all the extra $$. Time and dedication is all it takes at to start realizing dreams. You are an inspiration to most. That is a funny pic too haha… Cheers Mr.CBB