Cash Only Budget

So I hate to admit it, but I have an addiction to my debit card. A swipe here, a swipe there and it all comes out in the wash. Sadly, I have gotten into some debt and desperately need to get out. I am going to start using the pay with cash method. I have thought about it for awhile, but haven't started yet. But seeing as how I don't have enough money in the bank to cover my bills until Friday, which is their due date, I have to do something drastic. Thank goodness that I get paid 3 times in April, it is my only saving grace. My mom got me an awesome new wallet for 50 cents and it has so many dividers. So instead of using envelopes, each pocket divider is going to be for a certain category. I just have to figure out how to label the dividers now. My wallet is so nice, clean and well organized and it is my goal to keep it well. I have to get better control of my spending before I turn 30-wish me luck!

Mailbox Suprise!

My friend gave me a subscription to this magazine this year for my birthday. I have been waiting and waiting for it to arrive, thinking that it may never actually come. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I checked my mail today as I received my first issue! The recipes look so yummy and easy to make. Plus edamame is the featured veggie which is always a plus in my book because it is one of my favs. Can't wait to grab some ingredients and get cooking!

Spring has Sprung

Spring has officially arrived and I am definitely one of those who loves some spring cleaning! I spent most of the weekend working on the outside of the house and plan on spending the next few weeks (yes, I said weeks-when you work two jobs it is hard to find any spare time) to do a huge deep clean and to start my ever dreaded To Do List!

I am also determined to really make my house my home in the next few months, on a little, barely existing budget. When I bought my townhouse 6 1/2 years ago, I never intended on being here so long. I thought I would meet someone, get married, buy the bigger house with the picket fence. That hasn't happened yet, and for the first time in 6 years I don't have a roommate, so I will be able to decorate a guest bedroom! The way the economy is going, it looks like I will be here for an indefinite time so I want to finish all the projects that are in my head.

Hopefully this go around, I will be able to keep up with my online journal. It is my plan to put my goals out there so that I will actually get them accomplished! Happy Spring everyone!