Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.   

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a student loan payment- $151.
2. Today I am thankful for mudslides.  I'm enjoying one as I type. 
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was learn how to quilt.  I made my first quilt block!  I have to wait for the second class to finish it.
4. I will consider this week a success if I manage to wash the dog.  I've been slacking.
5. The last dream I had was some bizarre dream involving a weird version of my Grad school.  I can barely remember it.  

--

If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I am thankful ___________.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. The last dream I had _______________.

Weekly Money Checkup

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up. 

 1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a scrapbooking retreat.  $200 for my hotel and a weekend of scrappin.

2. Today I feel good towards money.  nothing to report really.  I spent a lot of money, but I’m not anxious or anything about it.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was snuggle with Wesley after being apart for a while.

4. I will consider this week a success if I make a decision about signing up for a gym.  I’ve been contemplating signing up for a gym membership for a while and I finally narrowed it down to 2 chain gyms in the area and now I have to decide between the two.

5. I am thankful for coffee.  I just really love a nice cup of coffee.  

--
If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. I am thankful for _____________.

  

Weekly Money Check Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.  

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on  crafts.  I spent $50 on crafting supplies to make things for my etsy shop.
2. Today I feel nervous towards money. I'm going over budget in almost every category and it makes me uncomfortable.  I really need to learn to curb my spending habits.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was have spaghetti with our friends that live upstairs.
4. I will consider this week a success if I.. manage to keep up on Pilates and have a blast on the scrap retreat.
5. My ancestors are Irish, German, Norwegian, English, Sioux, and Mexican.  What an odd mutt I am :)  

--
If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

Weekly Money Check-Up is a fill-in-the blank post once a week. The first four questions are always the same each week and the fifth is always different. Care to participate? Fill in the blanks in the comments section or post it on your blog and link back to here! Thanks for participating! :)
1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My ancestors are _____________.
 

End of the Week Checkup

1.  Complete my No Eating Out Challenge- well.  I cancelled this and just decided to stick to my lowered eating out budget.  so far I'm still in budget!  and I already did the expensive things.
2.  Read 10 books!-2 down!  8 to go. 
3.  Sell 2 craft items- I went to a consignment shop to inquire about selling stuff there.  I'm probably not able to there yet becuase they are full on jewelry, but I'm going to work on more stuff and see what happens. 
4.  Finish Cleaning out old room- I've bought a few boxes of stuff home and weeded through them.  Still have a lot more to go.
5.  Make 2 new recipes- Haven't made anything new but I got a subscription to a meal planning service for $4 for 6months, so it will hopefully give me some new ideas to try.
6.  Do Pilates everyday- Success so far 11/11!  one day was boudoir pics but since I had to hold similar positions to pilates I counted it :)

Weekly Money Check-up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.  
 
1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries.  I made a trip out to Whole Foods and one to target and spent 100 between the two.

2. Today I feel optimistic towards money. My raise goes into effect as of this pay period!  YAY!

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was scrapbook.  Maybe not too inexpensive, since I spent a chunk of money on new supplies, but not too expensive either.

4. I will consider this week a success if I do the 30 day shred 2 more times.

5. My signature outfit is jeans and a tee-shirt I guess.  I've never really considered myself to have a signature outfit.  I suppose it could also be a black A-line skirt, tights, and knee high boots with some sort of sweater on top.  Thats probably my favorite outfit.

--
If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.  



1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on my teeth.  910 to get all 4 pulled out and the anesthesia. 

2. Today I feel excited towards money.  My degree finally came through so I should start my raise effective this past Saturday!!!  YAYYYYYYYYY!!!!

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was do the 30 Day Shred 3 days in a row!!  Jillian is one tough $%#^$@^# and to do that workout 3 days in a row is a huge accomplishment for me.  I think I could have done more if not for my stupid teeth!

4. I will consider this week a success if I get back to working out.  These damn teeth!

5. I love snow.  I hate driving in ice, but I love sitting inside looking at the snow outside, or sledding down a giant hill of the stuff!

-- 
If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. I _______ snow.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.  






 

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on dinner at Texas De Brazil.
 
2. Today I feel anxious towards money.  I'm still on edge because I don't know about my raise yet and I just found out I'm going to have to sink a few hundred dollars into an air purifier.  More on that later. 
 
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was drive around and look at Christmas lights with Wesley.
 
4. I will consider this week a success if I catch up on my exercise minutes.  I'm not doing so well as of now, but I have short days the next two days (where I go in late) so I should be able to get in some heavy duty dance sessions
 
5. My favorite holiday movie is Muppet Christmas Carol.  I also love A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Christmas Story, but the Muppets is the one I HAVE to see every year.  

-- 
If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My favorite holiday movie is ____________.

Weekly Money Check-up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.





1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries.  122.64
2. Today I feel anxious towards money.  I'm blowing my budget left and right and I can't seem to stop myself.  I'll make a full confession soon, but I'm not ready yet.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was play with my cricut machine.
4. I will consider this week a success if I can keep up exercising each day.
5. My favorite holiday treat is Swedish crescent cookies.  They are my family's traditional Christmas cookie.

--
If you'd like to participate, fill this out and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.


1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My favorite holiday treat is ____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.









1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a donation to WWF.  I donated $100 which was not in the budget but animals need help around Christmas too!
2. Today I feel not good towards money.  I've totally screwed up December's budget.  More than I want to talk about.  I'm not ready to confess how far I've blown it this month and its not even a full week in.  You'll get a confession out of me eventually, but probably not until the middle or end of the month.  Whenever I redo the budget.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was I snuggled with Wesley in front of the Christmas Tree and watched A Muppet Movie.
4. I will consider this week a success if I don't eat out AT ALL.
5. My favorite holiday drink is hot cocoa.  Nothing need be special about it (although I won't turn down peppermint cocoa) just delicious hot cocoa on a cold day is one of the best feelings in the world. 


--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  



1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My favorite holiday drink is ____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

  


This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up. 






1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on Rent- 370 (I got $50 off for a referral to my complex!).

2. Today I feel anxious towards money.  Spent more on Black Friday than I really should have. 

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was spend the weekend having laughs and playing games with my family and my friends.

4. I will consider this week a success if I fix all my torn clothes and finish filing my papers.

5. My favorite holiday song is Silver Bells.

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My favorite holiday song is____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on Just Dance 2.  I got a great deal at Kmart and only paid $30 for it!  It's definitely worth it!

2. Today I feel worried towards money.  I have expensive Black Friday plans.  I maybe shouldn't be spending the money that I'm planning on spending, but I get a raise in a month that should pay for my 
purchases with less than one paycheck's raise. 

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was put up Christmas Window Clings from Target (only a dollar!). 

4. I will consider this week a success if I meet my Just Dance 2 Just Sweat goals.  

5. My favorite food at Thanksgiving is probably mashed potatoes and gravy although I also love the rolls. 

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  


1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My favorite food at Thanksgiving is____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

 


This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.







1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on the dentist.  I spent $95 on a deep cleaning of the bottom half of my mouth.  I have to go back this Friday for the top half, but it should be cheaper since I've now met my deductible.

2. Today I feel nervous towards money.  After going to the dentist I discovered I need all 4 wisdom teeth removed which is a huge expense that I'll have to deal with soon.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was make scarves.  Lots of 'em.  :)

4. I will consider this week a success if I get ahead on my homework assignments.  I have two things due on Sunday and I'd like to get a serious start on the rest of my assignments.  

5. I am afraid of tornadoes.  Terrified of them in fact.  I'm not sure exactly why.  I'm also terrified of getting pregnant.  I've never wanted kids, hospitals freak me out, and I've got too much I want for me right now to let having a kid interrupt it.  

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  


1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. I am afraid of ____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.






1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on TV trays- $40.

2. Today I feel okay towards money.  Nothing out of the ordinary either way.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was made a no-knit scarf courtesy of Martha's instructions.

4. I will consider this week a success if I get in 60 minutes of exercise.

5. My go-to recipe is Alton Brown's Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie.  I swear that this is the best chocolate chip cookie you can make!

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  


1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. My go-to recipe is ____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.








1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a doctor visit- $25 co-pay.

2. Today I feel okay towards money.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was spend an evening having dinner at my parents’ house with Wesley and the pooch.

4. I will consider this week a success if I don’t have to stay up all night on Friday baking for Saturday’s bake sale.

5. This year for halloween I am dressing up as nothing. Unfortunately, this year I have no Halloween plans :(

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies. 

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.

2. Today I feel _______towards money.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.

4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.

5. This year for halloween I am dressing up as ____________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.
 






1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on Fondue.  I spent $33 on brunch at The Melting Pot with some girlfriends.

2. Today I feel unconcerned towards money.  I'm feeling kinda loose with money. 

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was pumpkin picking with Wesley and my pooch.

4. I will consider this week a success if I can cheer the dog up.  She's gotten depressed lately :(

5. My favorite cereal is Cocoa Krispies.  I can eat them 3 meals a day!!  I love the chocolate milk that's leftover!

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  


1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.

2. Today I feel _______towards money.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.

4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.

5. My favorite cereal is ___________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.

Before I get into her questions for the week, I'm apologizing for not giving you guys a Friday goal check-up last week.  I'm coming to the end of one of my classes so I was SLAMMED with homework the past two weeks.  I'm caught up and should have a lighter load from here on out so I should be back to getting a post in 3x a week.  I'll definitely have a goals post for you on Friday and if you're lucky you might get another post tomorrow or Saturday talking to you about Swagbucks (cuz its totally awesome!). 
 
1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries- about $75 and I'm almost at the max of my budget for the month!.

2. Today I feel okay towards money. Nothing special in any particular direction.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was had my parents and Wesley's parents over for a nice spaghetti dinner.

4. I will consider this week a success if I catch up some on my pilates.  I need to do 20 minutes a day for the next few days to be where I'm supposed to be.

5. If I could could quit my job for a month and travel throughout one country, I would choose I'm not really sure.  Part of me says France, because I loved Paris.  The other part says I have too much to see here in the States and I'd like to take a month to see some of the highlights.  Really I think that I'd be thrilled traveling in any country for a month!

--
If you want to join in fill out the questions and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.  


1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.

2. Today I feel _______towards money.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.

4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.

5. If I could could quit my job for a month and travel throughout one country, I would choose_____.

Weekly Money Check-up

 This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.



1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on Rent- $420.

2. Today I feel nothing towards money.  I'm a little distracted by other things to be concerned in the least with my finances.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was attend the 18th birthday party of my best friend's dog Tasha.  Tasha was my dog for a few years, when my best friend moved into an apartment with her family and couldn't take Tasha, but we gave her back when they got a house again. 

4. I will consider this week a success if I can manage to work all my hours without taking sick time.  Those other things mentioned earlier distract me even more at work.  You'll see a post about it as soon as I feel like writing about it. 

5. The TV show I am most excited about this season is  Desperate Housewives!  I just realized I missed the season premiere so I have to catch it online (hopefully tonight).

--
If you'd like to join in, answer these questions on your blog and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. The TV show I am most excited about this season is  ________________.

Weekly Money Check-Up

My Pretty Pennies usually hosts the Weekly Money Check Up, but she's on a break right now, so I've used her first four questions and made up my own final question this week.  



1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on household stuff ($50 on a shredder, end tables, lamps, and lightbulbs).

2. Today I feel confident towards money. I'm getting stuff in order and starting a travel fund!


3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was a nice walk with Wesley and the pooch last night.


4. I will consider this week a success if I can get all my blogging in.  I owe you October Goals and a final September review.

5. My favorite place to visit is Paris.  Can't get enough of the food!

Weekly Money Check-Up

 This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.



1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries ($30).
2. Today I feel optimistic towards money. I figured out that I should be entirely debt free by mid 2015, and that is not factoring in any extra money that I will hopefully be making or any raises beyond the one I get for getting my degree.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was get my Just Dance action on.  For some reason I'm loving dancing to "Can't Touch This".
4. I will consider this week a success if I play Just Dance one more time.  
5. The thing I am most looking forward to about this autumn is boots!  I LOVE wearing knee high boots with tights, a cute skirt, and a comfy sweater. 

--

If you'd like to join in, answer these questions on your blog and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. The thing I am most looking forward to about this autumn is ________________.

Weekly Money Check-up

This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.
1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on Household furniture. I bought two bookshelves, a desk chair, and a few hanging wall files for $100. Wesley will be reimbursing me for half that though. .

2. Today I feel stressed towards money.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was watched Stargate SG1 and ate pizza.

4. I will consider this week a success if I manage to get my household to-do list done.

5. One of my most memorable birthdays was my 7th. It was Egyptian themed. My mom made cool Egyptian jewelry invitations (out of paper) that determined which team the kids were on for the mummy wrapping contest (with TP of course). I had a black cat cake and I started the party by throwing up in the hallway before everyone got there!

---

If you'd like to join in, answer these questions on your blog and link it back to My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.

2. Today I feel _______towards money.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.

4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.

5. One of my most memorable birthdays was ____________________.