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Look 3 Feet In Front Of You, Not 3 Miles

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can’t spend your time chasing larger than life dreams of becoming a professional athlete or movie star. After taking lessons for a while, it occurred to me that playing the piano is just a hobby of mine, and I can’t let it interfere with my primary goal of building a business. Tell everyone about your goal. Life is short.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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This motivated Jon to not ever feel like he had to keep working at a job that he was clearly overwhelmed by just because he couldn’t afford to do anything else. We’ve made hundred selling old video games, books, movies and electronics on eBay. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Fun Ways to Get Kids Involved in Spring Cleaning

Couponing 101

Turning cleaning tasks into a challenge can make it feel like a game, which can be very motivating for children. One of the easiest ways to make cleaning a challenge is to set a timer and a set goal. Setting rewards can help keep both you and your child motivated when you feel like quitting. Set Challenges.

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Free Kid’s Activities – Weekend of 8/17

Couponing 101

Lakeshore Learning – Create a Flowerpot of Goals at Lakeshore Learning Store this Saturday (8/17) between 11 am – 3 pm. Movies – Many movie theaters are offering great deals on Movies for Kids this summer. Reading – Check out this list of Summer Reading Programs for Kids for fun motivation to read more!

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Buying a Lottery Ticket Isn’t as Stupid as You Think

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, buying lottery tickets is stupid if you can’t afford them or if you are addicted to buying them, after all, you are actually just spending the money – the same way you do when you buy a movie ticket or an iced coffee. A lottery ticket is not a retirement plan and it’s not an investment! How do you justify your spend?

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The Spending Plan Mentality

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If there’s a short-term goal to take care of (like new flooring for the house), I simply set up another automatic withdrawal to a high yield account until the goal is met. Identify Your Money Motivations When you are trying to improve your financial situation, one of the moves to make is to change the way.

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Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Wristband Just $89.89 {Reg. $129.95}

For the Mommas

Whether you’re at the office or on the go, Charge wirelessly syncs your stats to your smartphone and computer to help you find the motivation you need to achieve your goals. And when the day is done, automatically monitor your sleep and set a silent, vibrating alarm. Sign up for a 30 Day FREE trial offer now!