March 15, 2017
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August 22, 2014
I did not expect I would have as many errors and hiccups as I did when I started this challenge. But with each mistake, I came across a valuable lesson. Certainly one of the major realizations was financial awareness, but the biggest shocker was how badly not having a budget affected my life and how I chose to live. Error #1: Fear of failure and unattainable goals Lesson #1: Financial awareness and goal setting. It is easy to set a goal, but it has to be attainable. By having a budget of $100 a week (which includes gas) I was...
July 31, 2014
Week 1: Thursday July 17th 2014 to Thursday July 24th 2014 So… I was afraid, very afraid! I put this out there live in the cyber world and am now accountable! Everyone I know knows what I am up to so there can be NO cheating on this debt diet (I really should do this with a food diet, haha I’d probably have better success!) In reality this week has been a little different as I took a tumble down the stairs and haven’t been out and about much to spend any money. I felt a little ahead of the game...
July 17, 2014
This week I am working on something new :) It’s summer now and trying to keep up with my daughter's endless amount of energy is difficult, but keeping up with the costs of being a stay at home mom during the summer can be even harder! After furnishing a new office in January, basement renovations in February and March and exterior maintenance to the home this spring, it is time to cut back on spending! The purpose of this challenge is to experience a fun summer in Niagara while on a limited budget as a stay at home mom (as many of...