Crystal’s blog Money Saving Mom has issued a Financial Shape in 2008 Challenge. This is a year long challenge in which you are to live on less, pay off debt, and save more money this year! I’m in! We purchased a new house this past year after having lived in a parsonage for 6 1/2 years, and we forgot all of the little expenses that go along with purchasing a new house! Therefore we incurred a little more debt than we would like. Our goal is to become debt free in the next 12 to 18 months (with the exception of our home)! Again, as with my weight loss goal this a very ambitious goal, but I am determined to do all that I can to make this a reality!
I have been working on our budget diligently since January 1st, but due to privacy issues, I’ll not post it. I will be attempting to return to the envelope system, and I’m going to try to cut our food budget down while still fixing healthy weight conscious meals!
I would really like to contribute to my husband’s income by doing something from home, but as with most homeschooling moms, my time is very limited. If you have some suggestions, feel free to post!
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donstuff said,
July 21, 2008 at 11:17 pm
This was a goal of ours too. Best wishes as you pursue your goals.