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Goals for 2012

Saving SAHM Sanity

I still enjoy setting goals, but knowing I'll be in school full time from the end of January-May, then again from September-December, I'm keeping my goals simple-ish. I've set 12 small goals I'd like to achieve over the next year that will hopefully put me in better shape. Eat breakfast everyday. or higher!

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

A life goal of ours is. working full time at a low-paying job and going to grad school full time, while my husband was working multiple jobs just to help us make ends meet. get better once I had my masters degree and could teach full-time. full-time so we started bringing in a decent amount of money.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it!

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Managing the Third Shift: Are You Making Time for Yourself?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

in an effort to overcome the perception that a full-time mother has ample amounts of free time. Remember, the key here is balance and a give-and-take mentality will get you closer to your goal. Reduce expectations. Realize that you do not need to prove that you’re Super Woman. Realize your value.

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2012 My Year in Review

Saving SAHM Sanity

Even though I didn't meet most the goals I set out to accomplish, I'm not disappointed. But anyway, this is how I did: Save $1,500 by using coupons and $3,500 by shopping sales: I spent 9 out of the last 12 months being a full time Honors college student, I didn't have much time to coupon. I actually got to read 13!

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Moreover, you’re in charge of your client load and schedule, so professional photography is a great way to build a side hustle while working full time elsewhere. Bed and breakfast Do you live in an interesting tourist destination? Take a page from Harp Design Co. Do you love to cook and entertain guests?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids.