Thursday, December 31, 2009

Focus Friday

Focus Friday

Happy last day of '09!

Friday - Working 11pm, dinner at my grandma's house

Saturday- Adam works at 10am. I am going to be doing laundry and cleaning, workout, and possibly take zak to the "jumplace"

breakfast: omlets
lunch: sandwich
dinner:
- baked chicken rossoto

Sunday- No sunday school, day off for me and adam. I have not a thing planned for once. maybe sleep in and possibly take down lights

breakfast- waffles
lunch- sandwich

dinner- leftovers
snack- yogurt

Monday- 7pm on call for metro 11-7 work, workout in am
breakfast- oatmeal
lunch- sandwich
dinner- baked chicken rossoto

snack- raisins, granola bar

Tuesday- 9:30a adam works. Tripoint 7pm
breakfast- cereal
lunch- sandwhich
dinner- Whole wheat pasta with ricotta and veggies

snack- banana, granola bar


Wednesday- work 7pm metro, 11:30am adam work
breakfast- waffles
lunch- salad
dinner- Chicken and Biscuits

snack- raisins, granola bar

Thursday- metro 7pm
Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: Sandwich
Dinner: Leftovers
snack: banana, yogurt, apple

Happy 2010. More new years resolutions and financial update for the end of the year to come :-)



Saturday, December 26, 2009

Focus Friday

Focus Friday

Yay for Christmas, but now very behind :-)

Friday - Well we're late this week lol

Saturday- Lets continue on...


Sunday- No sunday school, sleep, grocery shop, work 7p metro

breakfast- oatmeal for work
lunch- soup


dinner- Feta Chicken (never ate it last week)
snack- yogurt

Monday- Sleep, workout with adam, laundry, play with new xmas toys lol, search for new insurance
breakfast- cereal
lunch- sandwich
dinner- baked chicken rossoto

snack- raisins, granola bar

Tuesday- get tax stuff together, have meme and kathie over for dinner, workout in am, take down xmas stuff
breakfast- cereal
lunch- chicken breast sandwich with salad
dinner- Swiss chicken thing adam makes

snack- apple, granola bar


Wednesday- work dayshift, play with new toys with zak at night
breakfast- oatmeal
lunch- sandwich and salad
dinner- leftovers

snack- raisins, granola bar

Thursday- workout in am, work 11pm metro,
Breakfast: oatmeal
Lunch: Sandwich
Dinner: Leftovers
snack: banana, yogurt, apple

Bringing in the new year soon, new goals too!



Thursday, December 17, 2009

Focus Friday

Focus Friday

Friday - Go to see my dad at work for lunch, workout, dinner with Jaimie and Lee, and then mall to shop
--Things to bring with me: Bath and Body work coupons, pictures, cash check--
breakfast- oatmeal
lunch- leftover dinner
dinner- red robin

Saturday- work at 11, workout

breakfast- omlets
lunch- tuna melts
dinner- leftover red robin


Sunday- Sunday school 9:30, wrap presents, dinner with aunt kathie
breakfast- cereal
lunch- turkey sandwich
dinner- chicken and steaks at aunt kathies
(bring her book)
snack- banana, string cheese, cottage cheese

Monday- Laundry, sign up Zak for hockey, pay bills, and workout
breakfast- cereal
lunch- sandwich
dinner- Easy Italian Veggie Soup

snack- raisins, granola bar

Tuesday- on call 7p
breakfast- cereal
lunch- turkey sandwich
dinner- Feta Chicken

snack- apple, granola bar


Wednesday- on call 7p
breakfast- oatmeal
lunch- soup
dinner- leftovers

snack- raisins, granola bar

Thursday- Xmas eve! Church with Zak at 4, adam's moms and then my grandma's
Dinner- with our families


Should be a good week. Not too overly crazy.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

A Look at the past year of Goals of mine

I am looking back on my blog this past year. I have labeled all my goals. Lets take a look:

11/28/2008
By the end of December:
  1. Close ING account, or make it a house fund (check for high rates)--11/26/08 transferred money will close account 12/2/08---12/7/08 done.
  2. Close BOA --11/26/08 transferred money will close account 12/2/08---12/7/08 done.
  3. Ipod Touch (well i guess thats a debt)--Done on black friday---12/7/08 done.
  4. move more to savings---12/7/08 done. Moving all lake east paychecks to savings.
  5. start budget. save every reciept and document daily. (maybe ill type up my budget list on here)--starting 12/1/08---12/7/08 half done, you will see it Dec 31 :)
  6. Start planning menus again--started 11/25/08---12/7/08 done.
  7. Post grocery lists and deal from supermarkets.---12/7/08 done kinda, we dont need much.

My big list of 2009 financial goals


  1. Make menus, keep grocery bill under $40/wk
  2. I'm not sure if i'm that low a week. But I have been good about menus!

  3. Get emergency fund established 6 mo of income when there put into CD --as of 11/26/08 opened 2 savings accounts: house fund and emergency fund. Looks like etrade.com has higher rates for the savings accounts than any CD does. Will see what 6mo of income is and go from there 12/7/08
  4. Biweekly mortgage payments--will start 12/15/08


  5. Pick 2 days out of month to pay bills--will start 12/15/08
  6. Doing ok with that. All my bills are paid.

  7. Make little paper of all bills, cross off when paid--that's easy, why haven't i done it?



  8. Save all house receipts to claim


  9. Garage Sale
  10. :(

  11. CD Ladder (higher than 3.29%) Well see how this goes...I will start tomorrow after work...---scratch that the economy sucks.

1/1/2009
Just wanted to share some personal goals of mine:

  • Build a Garden
  • Buy a Lawn mower
  • Buy new windows
  • Get a new washer n dryer on black friday 2009
  • get an estimate on insulation for the sunroom
  • Clean out the Garage and fix the door
  • New lock for the garage
  • Finish up the new babysitting class i'm creating for the hospital.
And for myself

  • Workout at least 3 days a week
  • eat more fruits and veggies
  • continue to work with zak since he will not be in preschool.
(he's reading)


2/24/2009
-Taxes
- Paint my house sign to put on the outside of my house. It only needs a few things. Still never did that
- Paint my living room
- Insulate my attic Still never did that
- Fix the fence ( I need nice weather) I needed another person to help


3/11/2009

Pillows for daybed
New garage door

4/12/2009


House
  • Blub for outside light to see if it will work--I should ask Frank about this
  • grass seed for front yard--gotta wait til spring
  • mulch and potting soil for plants
  • Firepit & plastic chairs for around it
  • window treatments for living room
  • Buy part for grill
  • Get tree trimmed. Got an estimate for $375

Personal

Zachary

  • his swingset that im waiting til they go on sale
  • Clean out gutters and flower beds
  • put up gutter screens
  • Get my new lawn mower working
  • Get stuff together and priced for garage sales---:(
  • Get Grill here from my aunts house
  • Fix Trellis
  • Clean out Garage
  • Clean out basement
  • I need to do for myself

    • check prices on washers/dryers
    • After Pat comes over for life insurance put that money into another fund for zak's college

    6/17/09


    Health
    • Run a 5K
    • Make my body fat 20% (my scale says 22%)--still hovering in 20-22%
    • Take a multivitamin everyday
    • Workout at least 3 times a week
    • Cook meals and eat lots of raw veggies/fruits
    • Have a family member over twice a month for dinner --at least 1 a month we have
    • at least once a week take zak somewhere "fun"
    • work with zak on his "homework" at least 3 days a week --I need to work on that
    • read to zak on nights i'm off
    • do a craft with zak once a week
    Friends
    • Take time to meet with friends once a month away from Zak -REALLY slacked there
    • Have friends over at least once a month to hangout --I WISH!!
    • Have a cookout
    • Visit a friend once a month who I havent seen in a while --I do try to do that
    Home
    • truely clean the house once a week
    • figure out what to do with zak's room (for decor) --working on that. Hoping to paint in spring
    • Keep our closets organized
    • have a garage sale!! ---this is mentioned way too much
    • look into updating things like entertainment stand, kitchen things, etc
    Job
    • Keep teaching at Lake. Keep babysitting class going.
    • Make the big decision at the end of the year to stay with Lake or go to Metro --METRO
    • Do an ACLS class---this year for sure
    • Keep up my CPR license
    • Keep up on policies for both jobs.
    • Look into Lakeland for CPR instructing ---too much work.
    Financial
    • Keep contributing to Roth, Zak, and such
    • keep doing my coupons
    • keep doing swagbucks
    • Enter 3 giveaways a week.---I never win I gave up

    So there it is. Break it down to the goals I never accomplished and they are as followed:

    Make menus, keep grocery bill under $40/wk I'm not sure if i'm that low a week. But I have been good about menus!
    Garage Sale :(
    get an estimate on insulation for the sunroom
    Paint my house sign to put on the outside of my house.
    Insulate my attic
    -Fix the fence ( I need nice weather) I needed another person to help
    Blub for outside light to see if it will work
    grass seed for front yard
    Have a family member over twice a month for dinner
    work with zak on his "homework" at least 3 days a week
    do a craft with zak once a week
    Take time to meet with friends once a month away from Zak
    Have friends over at least once a month to hangout

    figure out what to do with zak's room (for decor)
    Do an ACLS class
    Look into Lakeland for CPR instructing ---too much work.
    Enter 3 giveaways a week.---I never win I gave up

    Thursday, December 10, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Wow, WHAT a week!!! I got so much accomplished, yet nothing at all. Adam is all moved in and i'm exhausted from work. But here's the scoop for this week.

    Friday - wake up, grocery shop for this weeks meals, take zak to the inflatable jump place with adam and make SOMETHING for dinner. I think one of those meals for two that i'm gonna pick up tomorrow. Also going to pick up his xmas pics and stop at the hardware store and the bank.


    Saturday- hopefully get the TV up and running, take all furniture to thrift store, get dvds and everything in the basement back in order, downtown for the lights and hardrock cafe for dinner :)

    breakfast- omlets i'm hoping lol
    lunch- tuna melts
    dinner- hard rock cafe :)


    Sunday- Sunday school 9:30, Tripoint 7p, hopefully get christmas cards together
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- turkey sandwich
    dinner- Spinach stuffed chicken breasts

    snack- banana, string cheese, cottage cheese

    Monday- zak daycare, call longfellow, i work at 7, adam works at 9:30am, send christmas cards
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- sandwich
    dinner- some kinda soup

    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Tuesday- adam works 11:30a, I work 11p, zak daycare, finish xmas shopping!, workout
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- tuna sandwich
    dinner- Penne with garlicky broccoli

    snack- apple, granola bar


    Wednesday- zak daycare,workout, laundry, adam work 9:30-6, hopefully decorate for xmas
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- soup
    dinner- leftovers

    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Thursday- last week :( yoga 9:15, bball 12:15, just finish misc stuff that i didn't get to the other days.
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- sammiches
    dinner- leftovers

    snack- granola bars, pretzels



    Tuesday, December 1, 2009

    December Financial Goals

    Goals for November:
    • Were gonna shoot for no fastfood again this month, which means coffee too. I bought dunkin donuts and creamer and want to suffer for the month, due to all the shopping.--I actually did really well with this. Only went to denny's once, a diner after black friday once, and one cup of coffee. Total: $11.38 :-)
    • Start contributing $275/mo for 11 months to windows bill (started 7/09)
    • split $1000 between house fund $265, emergency fund $265, Roth IRA that I will be opening 5/08 $450, $20 Zak--Well, I maxed out my Roth!! I Will be putting $200 into Zak's college fund
    • Have a successful party for my dad!---Done. still waiting on my sisters to pay me!
    • Try not to spend more than $200 on day after thanksgiving--I got my wonderful washer and dryer....and didn't spend much more
    Goals for December:
    • Get Christmas shopping finished and enjoy a nice christmas
    • Get Adam all moved in
    • Tomorrow I got a plumber coming for my washer and dryer, hopefully no more "glitches"
    • Start contributing $275/mo for 11 months to windows bill (started 7/09)
    • split $1000 between house fund $265, emergency fund $265, Roth IRA that I will be opening 5/08 $450, $20 Zak--Well, I maxed out my Roth!! I Will be putting $200 into Zak's college fund
    On to September:

    Ok Red is last month and Purple is this months:


    For my accounts according to mint.com:

    • Etrade (high yeild savings account): 18,786.58 $18,239.28 down $547.30


    • Etrade (house fund): 2,705.44 $2,971.65 up $266.21


    • Etrade (emergency fund): $3,131.87 $3,398.25 up $266.38
    • Chase (low yeild checking): $1155.73 $2,324.96 up $1169.23


    • Charles Schwab (high yeild checking): $258.03 up $258.03


    • Charles Schwab savings: 2,468.70 $3,022.43 up $553.73


    • LHS retirement account: $3,445.79 $3,599.09 up $153.30


    • OPERS retirement account: $6,734.95 $7,090.20 up $355.25

    • Zak's Etrade savings account: $1,452.89 $1,453.49 up $.60(i added it early last month)


    • Zak's CollegeAdvantage fund: $789.38 $822.60 up $33.22


    • Coupon savings this month: $150.64


    • Speedy points: 145400 up 681


    • Swagbucks! New: 39


    • Shop at home.com points: $13.62 same

    • Charles Schwab Roth IRA (5/09 opened): $4,838.87 $5,257.59 up $418.72

    Totals: up $2513.58 actual money.

    I am still working on xmas. Zak is done. Just my dad (Cavs hat), Grandma ($20 dunkin donuts basket), Meme ($20 walmart gift card), and britt's boyfriend

    Thursday, November 26, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Got a lot done this week and tired from it :)

    Friday - Today's over. We went to chuck e cheese tonight (too much money ugh)
    , and did my tripoint evaluation

    Saturday- Sibiling class at lake west, work tripoint 7p, vaccum, dishes, put coupons away, do one load of laundry

    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- salad
    dinner- turkey burger
    dinner at work- turkey sandwich, soup
    snack- apple, banana, cottage cheese


    Sunday- Metro 11p, ADAM MOVES IN!!
    breakfast- chili
    lunch- more chili
    dinner- sandwich at work

    snack- banana, string cheese, cottage cheese

    Monday- zak daycare, guy calling for snowplowing for grandmas, maybe a haircut with adam, work 11p metro
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- leftover chili
    dinner- turkey sandwich

    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Tuesday- oncall metro 7p, workout when I wake up, zak daycare, work 11p metro, print off receipts for daycare
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- tuna sandwich
    dinner-
    Weeknight lasagna toss
    snack- apple, granola bar


    Wednesday- workout, laundry, zak daycare
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- soup
    dinner-
    Weeknight lasagna toss leftovers
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Thursday- Metro 7p, yoga 9:15, bball 12:15
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- sammiches
    dinner-
    BBQ chicken wings
    snack- granola bars, pretzels

    Washer and Dryer are in!! Hopefully by next focus friday we are moved and settled, as much as we can be!!

    Wednesday, November 18, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Wow, whatta week!! It was busy and lots of lacking of sleep.

    Friday - Workout, Work Metro 7p
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- egg salad sandwich
    dinner- spaghetti
    snack- wheat thins, cottage cheese, apple


    Saturday-
    Sibling class 2pm, stop at walmart
    breakfast- cereal when i get up
    lunch- salad
    dinner- Chicken Linguine A La Me
    snack- apple, banana, cottage cheese


    Sunday- Sunday school, workout, laundry, take apart zak's bed
    breakfast- waffles
    lunch- tuna salad/sandwhich
    dinner- maybe head to my parents for dinner

    snack- banana, string cheese

    Monday- Metro 11p, workout, take apart daybed
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- pb sandwich
    dinner- Leftover chicken Linguine A la me

    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Tuesday- Zak daycare, workout
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- tuna sandwich
    dinner-
    spaghetti
    snack- apple, granola bar


    Wednesday- Metro 11p, throw in another workout day
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- soup
    dinner- Kielbasa and mashed potatoes
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Thursday- Mom watch Z, no yoga. Thanksgiving! Work Lakewest 7p, go thru ads!
    breakfast- none
    lunch- none
    dinner- THANKSGIVING
    snack- none

    BLACK FRIDAY next week!! I hope to get my washer and dryer!!

    Friday, November 13, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday


    Friday - Well today is pretty much over...moving on :)

    Saturday- Work west 7-5, party all night :)

    breakfast- cereal when i get up
    lunch- foiled chicken brocolli leftover
    dinner- Spaghetti
    snack- granola bar, apple


    Sunday- Sunday school, work metro 7p
    breakfast- waffles
    dinner- Baked Dijon Salmon

    lunch at work- salad, oatmeal
    snack- banana, pudding

    Monday- Zak daycare, LuLu's dr appt, Metro 7p
    breakfast- waffles
    lunch- egg salad sandwich
    dinner-
    Baked Dijon Salmon
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Tuesday- Zak daycare, Dr appt at metro, metro on call 7pm
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- tuna sandwich
    dinner-
    spaghetti
    snack- apple, granola bar


    Wednesday- Workout, possible zak daycare, clean, start labeling totes
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- soup
    dinner- tilapia with veggies
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Thursday- Yoga class 9:15, Zak's basketball class at 12:15, workout, keep organizing house
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- soup and salad
    dinner- leftovers/porcupine meatballs
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    My workout went pretty well this week. Only went to the gym 3 days this week. No fastfood or coffee runs yet!

    Friday, November 6, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday


    Friday - Zak daycare, stop at grocery store, working at Tripoint 7pm, charge solar lights
    breakfast- special K
    lunch- turkey sandwich and an apple
    dinner- leftover spaghetti
    snack- granola bar, banana

    Saturday- Work metro 7pm

    breakfast- cereal when i get up
    lunch- hopefully eat at my parents house while i visit zak
    dinner- Italian stuffed shells
    snack- granola bar, popcorn


    Sunday- workout, Sunday school, come home rest, and visit a family member that night
    breakfast- waffles
    dinner- leftover Italian stuffed shells
    snack- yogurt, granola bar

    Monday- workout, Zak daycare, work metro 7pm
    breakfast- waffles
    lunch- egg salad sandwich
    dinner-
    foil pack chicken and brocolli dinner
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Tuesday- Zak daycare, work metro 7pm
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- soup and salad
    dinner-
    tilapia with brocolli
    snack- apple, granola bar


    Wednesday- Workout, pack up car and bring stuff to Jackie's
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- soup and salad
    dinner- foil pack chicken and brocolli
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    Thursday- Yoga class 9:15, Zak's basketball class at 12:15, workout, go to jackies
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- soup and salad
    dinner- leftovers/porcupine meatballs
    snack- raisins, granola bar

    My workout went really well last week, i'm hoping it will this week too. This week is a lot of working, but it is worth it bc Saturday is my dad's party!!

    Sunday, November 1, 2009

    November Financial Goals

    Goals for November:
    • Were gonna shoot for no fastfood again this month, which means coffee too. I bought dunkin donuts and creamer and want to suffer for the month, due to all the shopping
    • Start contributing $275/mo for 11 months to windows bill (started 7/09)
    • split $1000 between house fund $265, emergency fund $265, Roth IRA that I will be opening 5/08 $450, $20 Zak
    • Have a successful party for my dad!
    • Try not to spend more than $200 on day after thanksgiving

    On to September:

    Ok Purple is last month and Red is this months:


    For my accounts according to mint.com:

    • Etrade (high yeild savings account): $16,994.32 18,786.58 up $1792.26


    • Etrade (house fund): $2,439.29 2,705.44 up $266.15


    • Etrade (emergency fund): $2,865.54 $3,131.87 up $266.33
    • Chase (low yeild checking): $2,688.82 $1155.73 down $1533.09


    • Charles Schwab (high yeild checking): 2,196.34 $0 right now up $0


    • Charles Schwab savings:1,228.52 2,468.70 up $1240.18


    • LHS retirement account: $3,468.39 $3,445.79 down $22.60


    • OPERS retirement account: $6,393.27 $6,734.95 up $341.68

    • Zak's Etrade savings account: $1,412.28 $1,452.89 up $40.61(included nov)


    • Zak's CollegeAdvantage fund: $802.81 $789.38 down $13.43


    • Coupon savings this month: $24.80


    • Speedy points: 145400 up 681


    • Swagbucks! New: 25


    • Shop at home.com points: $13.62 same

    • Charles Schwab Roth IRA (5/09 opened): $4,838.87 $4,814.03 down $24.84

    Totals: up $3564.92 actual money.

    I am working on christmas gifts. I pretty much have zak done. I want to get him an art table and also some new sheets for his bed that adams getting him, and some clothes.

    Another focus sunday

    Focus Friday
    (well focus sunday, busy again)

    Well Halloween week was very very busy for us!! So here's focus sunday again!

    Sunday - sunday school in a few mins, walmart shopping ( I want to get a few totes they are on sale), and working tonight at 11
    breakfast- bad i didn't eat any, just coffee
    lunch- turkey sandwich and an apple
    dinner- salad, hamburger helper, bowl of oatmeal for later at work
    snack- granola bar, apple, halloween candy

    Monday-zak daycare, drop off my car to get fixed, call metro for an appointment and working at 11, working out too.

    breakfast- cereal when i get up
    lunch- hamburger helper leftovers still
    dinner- salad and oatmeal for work
    snack- granola bar, popcorn


    Tuesday- workout, Zak daycare, fix the shed hopefully if it's warm
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- tuna sandwich
    dinner- soup
    snack- veggies and hummus

    Wednesday- workout, make my financial review for the month, clean the basement, go to library with zak for a storytime
    breakfast- waffles
    lunch- egg salad sandwich
    dinner- soup and salad
    snack- raisins, granola bar


    Thursday- Yoga class 9:15, Zak's basketball class at 12:15, and maybe a storytime, work metro 11pm
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- soup and salad
    dinner- tilapia with veggies
    snack- raisins, granola bar



    I'm aiming again to workout more. I really slacked off this week and I feel it. I can't find my headphones ethier...not a good thing...

    Sunday, October 25, 2009

    Another focus sunday

    Focus Friday
    (well focus sunday, busy again)

    This is the last 3-3 week of my life. Back to my "normal" life. Yeah right. I'm including my meals in my focus fridays now

    Sunday -cleaning today, working out, pricing a new stethoscope mine broke :( then going to work at 3
    breakfast- bad i didn't eat any, just coffee
    lunch- turkey sandwich and an apple
    dinner- salad, piece of chicken, bowl of oatmeal for later at work
    snack- granola bar, apple, rice cakes

    Monday-zak daycare, carve pumpkins, call GYN clinic and try to reschedule an appt, sign zak and I up for Ymca classes, i'm thinking fitness yoga and basketball

    breakfast- waffle
    lunch- easy mac
    dinner- italian chicken with rice, salad
    snack- granola bar, popcorn


    Tuesday- workout, work at 3, Zak daycare
    breakfast- oatmeal
    lunch- tuna sandwich
    dinner- soup
    snack- pretzels and hummus

    Wednesday- Halloween library 6p-8p, pick up cupcake stuff for zak's class
    breakfast- waffles
    lunch- egg salad sandwich
    dinner- tacos
    snack- raisins, granola bar


    Thursday- workout, Halloween mall 6-8pm, make cupcakes for zak's class
    breakfast- cereal
    lunch- easy mac
    dinner- tacos
    snack- fruit roll up, almonds


    This will be a fun week :) I love halloween!!

    Sunday, October 18, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday
    (well focus sunday, I got all busy)
    Sunday -cleaning today, working out, and doing something with my aunt later
    Monday-zak daycare, work at 3, shop for any deals before work
    Tuesday-9:40 gym and swim class, work at 3, Zak daycare
    Wednesday- Tripoint 7p
    Thursday-
    Metro at 3p

    Gonna be a busy work week. Hopefully it's suppose to warm up this week and we can do the park and stuff.

    Friday, October 9, 2009

    Silly Photo contest


    Photo contest for 5 minutes for mom :)
    My 4 yr old son is goofy. He was suppose to be playing on Nickjr.com but I found out he was taking pictures of himself instead. This one cracked me up. Gotta love the bedhead as well!

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Friday- Lucy's Dr. appt and were gonna go to target and workout and go to the library if they are open
    Saturday- NOTHING scheduled. So workout and maybe see the family
    Sunday -sunday school and work metro 3p
    Monday-zak daycare, chuck e cheese :)
    Tuesday-9:40 gym and swim class, workout, East 7p
    Wednesday- Zak daycare, metro 3p
    Thursday-
    off, workout, hopefully get out in the yard and clean it up.

    Thursday, October 1, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Friday- Metro 3p-3a
    Saturday- Sibiling Class
    Sunday -Cheryl's party, 1st sunday school!
    Monday-zak daycare, metro 3p
    Tuesday-9:40 gym and swim class, metro 3p
    Wednesday- Zak daycare, metro 3p
    Thursday-
    maybe hangout with heather's kids, nothing else planned

    Sunday, September 27, 2009

    October Financial Goals

    Review of Sept:
    • Take zak to more open bounces on Fridays (its $6)--We went to a couple. He loves it!
    • keep saving!!--my new goal is $25000 by the end of the year
    • buy Britt a housewarming gift---i got her a candle and another smelly thing
    • keep doing my meals (and hopefully jackie can help)---i am doing my meals. Last week was bad. We went out to eat a lot. NOT this week/month!
    • want to do a garage sale still--not gonna happen this year
    • wedding gift for trish---gave her money and her gift from the shower

    • Start contributing $275/mo for 11 months to windows bill (started 7/09)---still going
    • split $1000 between house fund $265, emergency fund $265, Roth IRA that I will be opening 5/08 $450, $20 Zak---done!

    On to September:

    Ok Red is last month and Purple is this months:


    For my accounts according to mint.com:

    • Etrade (high yeild savings account): 17703.28 $16,994.32 down $708.96


    • Etrade (house fund): 2173.06 $2,439.29 up $266.23


    • Etrade (emergency fund): $2599.10 $2,865.54 up $266.44
    • Chase (low yeild checking): $2430.37 $2,688.82 up $258.45


    • Charles Schwab (high yeild checking): 1543.70 2,196.34 up $652.64


    • Charles Schwab savings:1,113.62 1,228.52 up $114.90


    • LHS retirement account: 3,286.95 $3,468.39 up $181.44


    • OPERS retirement account: 6,041.69 $6,393.27 up $351.58

    • Zak's Etrade savings account: 1,391.57 $1,412.28 up $20.71


    • Zak's CollegeAdvantage fund: 770.30 $802.81 up $32.51


    • Coupon savings this month: $138.92 HOLY COW!


    • Speedy points: 145400 up 681


    • Swagbucks! New: 12


    • Shop at home.com points: $13.62 same

    • Charles Schwab Roth IRA (5/09 opened): 3,886.62 $4,838.87 up $952.25

    Totals: up $1558.87 actual money. Bought a new Iphone :)

    Watch out!! Next month is Black Friday!! I hope to get most my shopping done! I am also off orientation and hope to work at Tripoint more.

    Wednesday, September 23, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Yay. Two weeks in a row!

    Friday- maybe haircut in am, Metro 3p-3a
    Saturday- Britt's housewarming party (still need a gift)
    Sunday -Metro 3p-3a
    Monday-zak daycare til i wake up and then maybe shop
    Tuesday-9:40 gym and swim class
    Wednesday- go somewhere with zak, instructor meeting at Tripoint
    Thursday-
    Metro 3p-3a

    So, by next friday I will have my bills paid and well see if there is any to throw into my savings. Hopefully there is. I have been trying to save more. I have made more meals at home and not buying anything at work. So, well see!

    I am glad I got my iphone. My bill is $77, my alltel one was $74. So It was totally worth it for me. I also signed up for a place called IGSenergy which is going to save me on my gas bill. Just wish my daycare costs could somehow go down.

    Adam is still working on coming home. may not be til the end of the year now :( But i'm crossing my fingers...

    Wednesday, September 16, 2009

    Focus Friday

    Focus Friday

    Ok, slacking again!! I have been busy with my new job, and my...iphone :)

    Friday- Make fettuccine alfredo. Go to the Y, call eastlake gymnastics and sign up zak
    Saturday- Metro 3p-3a
    Sunday -Hangout with my friend Jordan
    Monday-9am breastfeeding class, workout, hangout with zak
    Tuesday-9am perinatal class, workout, hangout with zak
    Wednesday-swim lessons 10:20
    Thursday-
    Metro 3p-3a

    So, I made a new goal for myself. Save $25,000 in my regular savings account by the end of the year. I hope I can achieve it. When Adam moves in my bills will be less, so that will help! And NO more big purchases (tho the holidays are coming).

    Currently my account has:

    $16,985.78.

    I should just aim for $20000, but hey, lets make a challenge. I'm not going to cut back my contributions to anything. All will remain the same.

    Roughly I save about $1500/mo. That will only bring me to $21,000 the way i'm going. Adam needs to move in haha.

    I'm gonna try to buckle down starting today and see what we can do!

    Sunday, September 6, 2009

    Meals for the Month

    This month is going to be hard. I am starting a new job so I work 3p-3a, hard to make dinners but, I'll do my best!!

    Week 1
    left over 20 min parm chicken with corn
    Chicken Stir Fry
    BBQ chicken wings
    with corn
    Week 2
    Chicken & White bean soup with spinach & parmesan

    Fettuccine Alfredo (Kraft.com) with greenbeans
    Week 3

    Savory Bean and Spinach Soup

    parm crusted chicken cutlets
    Week 4
    cheesy chicken rollups

    left over Chicken & White bean soup with spinach & parmesan

    I did a lot of leftovers because I always have so much!


    Monday, August 31, 2009

    September financial goals

    Review of August:

    • No spending money on ANY fastfood/restaurants--Only spent a little. Didn't want to, but did.

    • My birthday is this month, I want money lol not to spend it--spent about $25 on my bday.

    • STICK with the meal plan!!--doing well.
    • Start contributing $275/mo for 11 months to windows bill (started 7/09)---still going
    • split $1000 between house fund $265, emergency fund $265, Roth IRA that I will be opening 5/08 $450, $20 Zak---done!

    On to September:
    • Take zak to more open bounces on Fridays (its $6)
    • keep saving!!
    • buy Britt a housewarming gift
    • keep doing my meals (and hopefully jackie can help)
    • want to do a garage sale still
    • wedding gift for trish


    Ok Purple is last month and Red is this months:


    For my accounts according to mint.com:

    • Etrade (high yeild savings account): 20,220.17 17703.28 down $2516.89


    • Etrade (house fund): 1906.60 2173.06 up $266.46


    • Etrade (emergency fund): $2332.34 $2599.10 up $266.76
    • Chase (low yeild checking): 3349.15 $2430.37 down $918.78


    • Charles Schwab (high yeild checking): 1,927.81 $1543.70 down $744.42


    • Charles Schwab savings: 1013.62 1,113.62 up $100


    • LHS retirement account: 3217.01 3,286.95 up $69.94


    • OPERS retirement account: 6038.47 6,041.69 up $3.22

    • Zak's Etrade savings account: 1390.61 1,391.57 up $.96


    • Zak's CollegeAdvantage fund: 754.76 770.30 up $15.54


    • Coupon savings this month: $167.50 HOLY COW!


    • Speedy points: 144719 145400 up 681


    • Swagbucks! New: started 4/09 cashed in points for $5 card, now 45


    • Shop at home.com points: $13.62 same

    • Charles Schwab Roth IRA (5/09 opened): 2967.94 3,886.62 up $918.68

    Totals: up $633.22 actual money. Bought a new Macbook pro :) :-)