Monday, June 27, 2011
New blogging home
I am co-blogging with my pal "Bumps" (wants to remain anonymous) at our new blog Bumps in the Road. So far it's mostly book related stuff but we're going to be blogging about just about everything and anything. I'm headed back over there right now to post a recipe that looks really good that I found on PW's Tasty Kitchen site.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
More Knitting Projects!
My brother and his wife are in the process of buying their first home. According to Facebook, cause apparently that is where one goes to get up to date information, they are going to the bank, meeting the seller and doing paperwork on Wednesday! Holy Buckets!
I've been looking all over the Internet for things that I can knit them and I have found a TON of things! I can hardly wait to get started on these projects! So I guess I'll be doing less reading and more knitting into the near future!
Wish me luck! I'm going to need it to stay focused on the prize.
I've been looking all over the Internet for things that I can knit them and I have found a TON of things! I can hardly wait to get started on these projects! So I guess I'll be doing less reading and more knitting into the near future!
Wish me luck! I'm going to need it to stay focused on the prize.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Weight Loss on a budget...Re-Creating Me part 2
Ladies and gents (if there are any gents reading this)....
It is time. I decided that 2011 was going to be the year of ME and so far I've been putting it off. Not anymore. I am officially headed towards a healthier lifestyle.
As of this writing, I am 24 hours with out soda. I am trying to get it out of my life almost entirely. In the past I was one of those people who would drink 3 or 4 cans a day of Pepsi and not even think twice about it. Now I'm losing the battle of the bulge.
So far, I'm down 5 pounds. I started at 183 pounds and I'm down to 178. My goal is to get down to about 140 pounds. So as of right now I'm about 38 pounds from making my goal.
What I've been doing so far?
1. I have 2 dogs that are rather demanding about being walked daily.
2. Sometimes I even go on an additional walk just by myself...sometimes they can be really clingy.
3. I've decided to finally cut out soda for good.
4. I've been using my Wii Fit and my Biggest Loser Challenge for Wii
5. I've been drinking more water and eating more fruits and veggies.
What you can do?
I need more suggestions of things to add to my routine to help supplement what I've already been doing. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Jamie
It is time. I decided that 2011 was going to be the year of ME and so far I've been putting it off. Not anymore. I am officially headed towards a healthier lifestyle.
As of this writing, I am 24 hours with out soda. I am trying to get it out of my life almost entirely. In the past I was one of those people who would drink 3 or 4 cans a day of Pepsi and not even think twice about it. Now I'm losing the battle of the bulge.
So far, I'm down 5 pounds. I started at 183 pounds and I'm down to 178. My goal is to get down to about 140 pounds. So as of right now I'm about 38 pounds from making my goal.
What I've been doing so far?
1. I have 2 dogs that are rather demanding about being walked daily.
2. Sometimes I even go on an additional walk just by myself...sometimes they can be really clingy.
3. I've decided to finally cut out soda for good.
4. I've been using my Wii Fit and my Biggest Loser Challenge for Wii
5. I've been drinking more water and eating more fruits and veggies.
What you can do?
I need more suggestions of things to add to my routine to help supplement what I've already been doing. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Jamie
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Frugal Tip ~ Use your library
I LOVE to read. It's one of the things that keeps me out of trouble....along with knitting and digital photography. Because I love to read, I have a strong desire to buy books all the time. Last year I would have given in to the urge to buy bags of books. Now I have found that a HUGE chunk of the books that I have on my wishlist are available in my library system. So now I'm using my library more and when my mom and I go thrifting I like to check out the bookshelves....I love that I can buy a bag of books for a couple of bucks at our favorite thrift stores.
Right now I have 19 books checked out of my library. All of them with the exception of 2 were on my wishlist. I also have another 14 books that were on my wishlist that are "in transit" to my library. If you don't have a library card, I recommend getting one. Especially if you like to read and save money. With the exception of late fees or lost books, checking items out of the library (at least at my library anyway) doesn't cost a thing. I know that all libraries are different but please check into it.
Right now I have 19 books checked out of my library. All of them with the exception of 2 were on my wishlist. I also have another 14 books that were on my wishlist that are "in transit" to my library. If you don't have a library card, I recommend getting one. Especially if you like to read and save money. With the exception of late fees or lost books, checking items out of the library (at least at my library anyway) doesn't cost a thing. I know that all libraries are different but please check into it.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
A couple of great frugal sites
I've been going through my google reader, which is up over 1000+ posts in it yet again, and I came across a couple of frugal living blogs that I thought that I would share with you.
Getting Ahead - I found that while scanning through the archives of this blog that there were many things that I can implement into my life right now as well as in the future. The blogger keeps it real and shares what has worked or hasn't worked for their family.
Learning The Frugal Life - This is a blog that I've been following for a little while now. I find that I really enjoy the "Frugal Tip Tuesday" that they host. This is also the blog that I found the inspiration for a "No Spend" month (which I will be doing again, hopefully with better success).
Life as Mom - This blogger is one of my favorites! There are a TON of great idea's, recipes and knowledge to soak up on this blog. Plus, every Friday is "Frugal Friday" where other bloggers link up their frugal idea's. A great source for more frugal tips to add to your life.
Getting Ahead - I found that while scanning through the archives of this blog that there were many things that I can implement into my life right now as well as in the future. The blogger keeps it real and shares what has worked or hasn't worked for their family.
Learning The Frugal Life - This is a blog that I've been following for a little while now. I find that I really enjoy the "Frugal Tip Tuesday" that they host. This is also the blog that I found the inspiration for a "No Spend" month (which I will be doing again, hopefully with better success).
Life as Mom - This blogger is one of my favorites! There are a TON of great idea's, recipes and knowledge to soak up on this blog. Plus, every Friday is "Frugal Friday" where other bloggers link up their frugal idea's. A great source for more frugal tips to add to your life.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Re-creating ME part 1
So I haven't really been blogging on here for close to a month. During that time I have been doing some thinking about ME and where I want to see myself in the future. The right now me is up to her eyeballs in debt, has a borderline addiction to hand spun/hand-dyed yarn, is STILL living at home at 27 years of age, is driving around in a car that she doesn't feel particularly safe in (if it leaves you on the side of the road it goes in the borderline unsafe category), hasn't been on a vacation in YEARS and just overall is NOT happy with the current me.
So I have decided that I am going to "re-create" ME.
One small step that I've taken in "re-creating" ME is setting up a Mason jar for all the change that I acquire. I've got a pretty decent chunk of change in the jar already but I want to fill that sucker up. So I guess that means that I'll have start using more cash from now on and become less dependent on my debit card.
I have actually gone ahead and moved my banking to another bank. With my new checking account my money will actually work with me instead of basically doing nothing. The interest rate on this new account is a whopping 2.51% APR. I hadn't done it when I originally posted about it because my budget was still pretty unstable at that point but now that it's a little more stable I felt comfortable with the move.
I've decided that I'm actually going to get a passport. The plan is to go to where my family is originally from in Germany next summer. I am EXTREMELY excited about the prospect of actually getting on an airplane and actually seeing somewhere outside of our recession ridden country. Now I have to learn a little German!
So there are 3 things that I've accomplished on my way to "re-creating" ME.
So I have decided that I am going to "re-create" ME.
One small step that I've taken in "re-creating" ME is setting up a Mason jar for all the change that I acquire. I've got a pretty decent chunk of change in the jar already but I want to fill that sucker up. So I guess that means that I'll have start using more cash from now on and become less dependent on my debit card.
I have actually gone ahead and moved my banking to another bank. With my new checking account my money will actually work with me instead of basically doing nothing. The interest rate on this new account is a whopping 2.51% APR. I hadn't done it when I originally posted about it because my budget was still pretty unstable at that point but now that it's a little more stable I felt comfortable with the move.
I've decided that I'm actually going to get a passport. The plan is to go to where my family is originally from in Germany next summer. I am EXTREMELY excited about the prospect of actually getting on an airplane and actually seeing somewhere outside of our recession ridden country. Now I have to learn a little German!
So there are 3 things that I've accomplished on my way to "re-creating" ME.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
No Spend Month and other tidbits
So I've been partaking in a "No Spend Month" where I try not to spend $ on things that I haven't allowed for....For the record...We're headed for an epic FAIL on that front. But I absolutely HAVE to get my spending habits under control. And here is why.....
We are currently getting our hours cut at work AND our Distribution Center is cutting us a truck a week for at least the next 2-3 months. NOT fun by any means. Seriously considering looking for a second J-O-B just to have a little more security $wise in my bank account.
On Monday I turn 27...Seriously the highlight of the past week.
My step-aunt's funeral was yesterday. Liz was loved by a lot of people and for such a sad occasion there were a LOT of happy memories.
Knitting-wise I'm really challenging myself...I'm attempting my first pair of socks. I've given up on mittens for a little while. I'm going to have stick with my original pattern. The one I tried off of Ravelry was giving me serious fits.
The plan for today is to do some reading, some knitting and some digital photography therapy....All of which is great stress releases after a VERY stressful week.
We are currently getting our hours cut at work AND our Distribution Center is cutting us a truck a week for at least the next 2-3 months. NOT fun by any means. Seriously considering looking for a second J-O-B just to have a little more security $wise in my bank account.
On Monday I turn 27...Seriously the highlight of the past week.
My step-aunt's funeral was yesterday. Liz was loved by a lot of people and for such a sad occasion there were a LOT of happy memories.
Knitting-wise I'm really challenging myself...I'm attempting my first pair of socks. I've given up on mittens for a little while. I'm going to have stick with my original pattern. The one I tried off of Ravelry was giving me serious fits.
The plan for today is to do some reading, some knitting and some digital photography therapy....All of which is great stress releases after a VERY stressful week.
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