$20 challenge
September 13th, 2018 at 01:05 AM by mumof2I have been reading a few posts that have mentioned a $20 challenge and I'm just wondering what it is? can anyone help with some info...I like challenges!!
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I have been reading a few posts that have mentioned a $20 challenge and I'm just wondering what it is? can anyone help with some info...I like challenges!!
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It's the final day or two before the storm hits our area, and I just sold two couches! These were hand me downs from my parents, but I sold them as a set for $150. Two young ladies seemed quite happy to have picked them up. I'm super pleased too, since they were in our garage...and that meant my husband was parking in the driveway. We were about to bring them back inside in to avoid any water damage from the storm. Now we don't have to. Very happy about this unexpected sale in...
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I made another sale on eBay -- $8. I used up the last of my packing material to box it up, so I will have to buy bubble wrap today. There is another sale I'm awaiting payment on. That will be $15.
It was a real pain getting this stuff ready to sell, but I guess it was worth it!
No spending yesterday.
I signed up for a mystery shop which will pay $35. However, once I downloaded the guidelines I saw that it was quite complicated, requiring online searching and screenshots,...
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So far my $20 challenge has been going well. If things keep going well I can see myself continuing this until my EF reaches the goal. I'm still planning to go to India in December, so will be taking a 4 week break, but the money for it will come from my travel fund.
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I am a sucker when it comes to charity..I have always helped out to charity but since I have been unable to do anything physically for the last couple of years I do things more financial...I do budget for it for the most part but the charity that I have been supporting for the last few years who supply backpacks to foster/dv children have expanded to also supplying starter kits for families of dv...its a fairly new program and this charity ALL money and donations go to the kids/families...so...
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Our daughter got a job today! She graduated from college in May and we all agree that she could time some time off to decompress from the whole college experience. Honestly, having her back home really doesn't cost us much and is actually tremendously cheaper than having her in college so money wasn't an issue. And she hasn't just been sitting around playing video games all day as she is a supervisor for an online crisis support hotline, but that's a volunteer position. She has...
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My buyer in Poland paid me through PayPal. After withdrawing the postage, I cleared $244. However, at his request I double-boxed the package, which meant I had to add another $11 in postage. That's okay. It was really a great sale for me! I bought the figurine at a garage sale and I doubt that I paid more than a dollar or so.
This will certainly ease things up next month. Just to explain, I add the extra money I make each month to next month's variables budget. Easier...
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Over the last couple of days I could comment but not log in. I know someone else mentioned having this issue recently. Anyhow, it is working now.
This past two weeks has been a roller coaster. Grandma did not adjust to the assisted living and is in a hospital awaiting a permanent placement. The dementia is getting a lot worse. I hope they find a placement asap. It is so sad and frustrating.
My mom's health is declining as well, but I will hold those details for a future post.
My...
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GROCERY - $70.77, a bit over than what I wanted to spend but just when I thought I’ve finished my shopping, in the last shop I went to I found they were having good sales of chicken breast so I decided to get some. Bought a bit of household items this weekend (dishwashing powder, toothpaste, handwashing soap ,etc).
GIFTS = $47.75, for our niece’s first birthday. We had to send it via post we can’t go to the party this weekend.
CLOTHING = Bought DH couple of new business...
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Today was so totally crazy, because that's the theme this year!
I missed the call because new employer totally faked me out (said they were interviewing people tomorrow, though I *knew* I got the job). So I didn't look at my phone and missed the acceptance by several hours. DOH! Will finalize details tomorrow.
Anyway, I think I squeaked by. Technically today was my last day at old job (though I only stopped by for like an hour). & I got a new job before I was unemployed....
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Well, BFF went home this morning after a great weekend. And my day in Shipshewana with other friends was fantastic.
I spent $44 on food, $30 on gas, and $16 on a memento. Also, my I-PASS replenished again, for $40. I bought a little gift for my granddaughter for $4. When all is said and done, that is not too bad for a great weekend, but this was the wrong month for it to happen. My variables are at 122%. And still more than two weeks to go. That still includes my medical...
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Here is our after Vegas update. We didn't have much luck on the slots but had a lot of fun together and enjoyed vacation!
Current Balance $18,000.00
+$35.00 FB Sales
+$50.00 MO Payday to Our Savings (8/31)
+$50.00 My Payday to Our Savings (9/7)
+$75.00 My Payday to Mom Loan Savings (9/7)
+$50.00 MO Payday to Our Savings (9/14)
-$3000.00 Vegas Vaca
Balance $15,260.00
Local Savings $3135.00
GC Savings $1755.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $3230.00
Capital 360 Savings...
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I received multiple checks today that I had been waiting on so I went ahead and made a trip to town to deposit and pay some bills.
I paid the mortgage, our final real estate tax installment, my estimated self employment income tax for the year, and paid the rest towards the credit cards. Whew, it is crazy when several thousand go in and out in one day. But it feels good to tick some bills off.
Husband's first day at his new job is today. He was feeling quite sad about leaving...
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Total Sales for the week were $89.50!! Tons of shoes sold this week for my Mom which is great to get more stuff out of her inventory.
Sale #945 (SB) $15.00
Women's Brown Boots - We paid $3.00
Sold for $15.00
Profit = $12.00
Sale #946 (JF) $6.00
Old Spice Body Wash (2) - We paid $2.13 each
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $1.74
Sale #947 (AS) $11.50
Bic Soleil Glow Razor 3pk (2) - We paid $1.60 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $4.80
Secret Spray Deodorant...
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My Mom and I went rummage saleing this weekend and got a lot of goodies! Lot of stuff for myself to keep and all of this for resell! I already sold 5 items!
Total for all of this was only $15.25!!
Camo Hats (2) - Free
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 at 9/22/18 rummage sale
Christmas Socks 2pk - We paid .50
*ETA - Sold for $2.00 on FB on 11/25/18
Profit = $1.50
Kansas City Chiefs Hat - Free
*ETA - Sold for $5.00 at 9/22/18 rummage sale
Profit = $5.00
Pink Suitcase...
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After a few weeks of extreme heat and then a couple of days of rainy weather, we have gotten a nice break of lovely weather. It is around normal temps 70s and the sun is out.
It was nice to see so many of the neighbors out working in their yards yesterday due to the incredible weather.
DH mowed after he picked up sticks and branches. We had some rain and some wind a couple of days before. I started cutting herbs to wash and dry them. It takes awhile to let them air dry,...
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Hmm--It's been a week or so since last I blogged, and what a busy week it's been. DH had more interviews, but has taken the contract at his former employer that he left about 20 months ago. It's a great hourly rate, and honestly, he really likes it there. We think he starts on Wednesday after all the checks. Glad we got his drug test in before his surgery.
So yes, he's also had ear surgery. Last Thursday we drove to a hospital about an hour west of us at (ugh) 4:30 a.m....
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Florence is heading our way. Prayers appreciated for us and all in the final path.
We will spend the next couple days stocking up for the loss of power. More batteries, more water and non perishable foods. I think it was last year that I saw a young woman buying peanut butter, bread and apples that appeared to be for the hurricane. I actually thought that was pretty simple and inexpensive compared to canned foods that often are heated. Yes, apples can perish, but you likely...
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