I am one of those people who like to create resolutions upon the commencement of a new year. I like the idea of a fresh start and a clean slate; I like self-reflecting on what I have done well and where I have fallen short. For the past few years, I have tried several times …
Category Archives: Brown Bagging
Shopping Ban Combination Update for February & March 2019
Let’s avoid the throat clearing and get straight to the point. I have been fabulously failing at sticking to my shopping ban rules for both February and March. I feel like I am at confession and I feel rather ashamed for failing so fantastically. Where do I start? Let’s start with my kitty crazed obsession …
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Shopping Ban Update for January 2019
On my way to work this morning, Brian cranked up Biggie Smalls “Hypnotize” as I am constantly singing the “refrain” (not sure if that is what you would call it). The song put me in a great mood to start the day and of course Brian got a laugh out of my off beat groove …
When You Gain Back Weight You Worked Your Butt Off to Lose
Probably one of the greatest frustrations one can experience is “waking up” and realizing you cannot go back to old habits and if you want to continue to lose or maintain, you need to stick to the healthy lifestyle change. I had lost twenty pounds by the time summer arrived last year in 2018. My …
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Shopping Ban 2019…
I have attempted a shopping ban a few times over the past few years, and I have failed. I don’t think you can go hog wild on ceasing to shop all together unless you have a reasonable outline of what is allowed and what is not allowed, and you check in monthly for accountability. I …
New Fiscal Year New Blog on Finances
I haven’t tracked my progress on paying my debt down, partially because I have been working so much on a computer in my big girl job, I don’t have a desire to write about anything. To be completely transparent with my readers, I had paid more than half of my loan off, and seeing …
The Similarities Between Dieting & Budgeting
Last night I snacked on celery & carrot sticks with salsa because I had no points left for the day. Earlier I had an English Muffin (four points) and two tablespoons of cream cheese (five points), which was the bulk of my supper. I had a peach for dessert (zero points). If you haven’t already …
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Shopping Ban Update – The First Week
I am only a week in and so far it has been fairly easy, but it is still very early on. Part of the reason why I am giving an update today is because it was my intention to brown bag my lunch daily at work to help save money. Today I failed …
Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget
I love champagne, I love Louis Vuitton and all things Chanel. Above all things I love to travel and Europe is my favorite destination to hit. The last time I was in Europe was when I explored the UK which included England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland with my best friend & greatest travel companion Jenn. …
Thrift Challenge – September means no café coffee
I never thought I would be that girl who cannot start the day without a cup of coffee. The sweet aroma of coffee wafts out a variety of offices I must walk by every work day. The scent of freshly brewed coffee is intoxicating, and I practically salivate each morning before I order my medium …
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