Resolutions Check

As we are approaching the end of the first month of 2011, I looked over my resolutions for the year. I finally completed the Wicked series. My mom got me the latest Nicholas Sparks book, which is what I'm reading now. So far, its an easy read, relaxing, and enjoyable. I'll be reading more today!

Now on to my money resolutions. I can say I saved as much as I could, controlled the food budget, and paid the minimum plus a tiny bit more on a credit card. I must say, I've always been a saver. For example, I was the only sister that still had Christmas candy when Valentine's Day came around. Another example is my little sister knew to find change in my tootsie roll!

Traveling is on my resolution list, but for now, we have not. I'm sure we will go somewhere in the summer.

How are your resolutions going for 2011?

Yummy Meals

I found a great inexpensive meal, that can serve 2-6 people. So far, we've cooked this meal a couple of times, and everyone has seemed to like it. My favorite part is the mini egg roles. Check it out:

Cook your favorite type of rice, I prefer brown, but the hubby likes white, pop in your egg roles in the oven, and while both of those are cooking, then you stir fry your veggies! Very easy meal, I can even do this one!!

Save, Save, Save

I have a major goal. I've decided to take on a fast for the year. I'm going to take this one month at a time on this to be a success. I'll try to be as detailed as possible and still keep our personal stuff out. I'm going to save as much as possible this month. I came across this article the other day, that has given me more inspiration to save as well as pay off as much debt as possible. She went on a saving fast. I love the idea. I really think I can save the money we need for a down payment and pay off a debt that has really bugged me! I have 2700. to pay off my least credit card. So this month my total goal is 1100. 800 is what rent would have been, 300 will be extra from my next paycheck. Today was a great start, I brought my lunch to work. Last week we only went out once. Also remember in my last post about keeping January "calm". We are doing great. We helped ring in the new year, and went to dinner w/a dear friend. This week will be more eating in, and I'll be finishing a book I've been reading! I know writing this down will keep me on track as well as more committed. I'm going to write down dollar amounts on the calendar to keep me in check. I have an amazing support system next to me too. I'll update each month and tell you how I'm saving!

A new Year

A new year, and a new decade is upon us. I have many goals ahead, as I believe we all should. Some of the goals consist long term, complicated, and others are short term, and are not very complex. Some personal goals of mine are:

Read more:

1. Finish the Wicked series


2. Read the entire Twilight series


3. Read more Nicholes Sparks books
   
   

• Work out more and do more Yoga classes

The biggest thing I need to work on is "Live in the Moment" I think that should be my 2011 motto. I'm to much in a hurry, and always on the go. I can be at home and believe I can do one more load of laundry while I vacuum.

• Pay more down on our debt. I hope to have 2 more cards done, which is a very realistic goal.


• Find our First House!!


• Double what I have in my savings account

Now on to travel:

• Go anywhere Kaylan wants to for her birthday in June


• Go to San Antonio once


• Go ski, either the Rockies, or in the Vermont area,


• Go to see the Fall foliage


• Maybe go back to San Diego

Learn to cook actual meals.

I want to learn 12 new recipes. I'm on a start. Today I cooked omelets.

All in all, our first week into the new year is good. We were able to spend the new year, celebrating it w/Allen's grandmother. We all were able to have a home cooked meal on Allen's birthday w/her and his family. The night before that my entire family was able to celebrate my dads birthday at Genghis grill which my dad loves!

For the rest of January, I hope to keep it low key, as we need every penny to go towards a down payment for a house. So, for now, I hope to start on my reading!