deedee421's Challenge

[deedee421]

Week 22 deposit

I deposited $20 to the challenge today. I have several graduation open houses scheduled in June, so I had to set aside money in my budget for gifts, and my deposits may be a little lower in June. I'll keep looking for ways to save to make up for the extra spending.

[deedee421]

Week 23 deposit

I was able to deposit $34 to the challenge today thanks to 2 Pinecone Surveys and my first $25 from Swagbucks. I owe a huge thanks to creditcardfree who gave tips in her blog on ways to meet the daily goal for Swagbucks. That helped me out tremendously, so THANK YOU!

[deedee421]

Week 24 deposit

I deposited $21 for Week 24 of the challenge.

[LadyT]

You are plugging away, awesome job!!

[deedee421]

Thanks LadyT!

[deedee421]

Week 25 deposit

I was able to deposit $16 to the challenge today. We had some additional household expenses that I need to add to the budget for the future, so I'm still spending, spending, spending this month.

[deedee421]

Week 26 deposit

I did it!!! I made it to the half-way point of the challenge. I encouraged my family members to deposit their highest remaining amount to mark the occasion, so of course I had to do the same (thank goodness this fell on a payday week). I deposited $37 to the challenge today which brings my total to $924.75 (this includes interest). Moving right along...

[deedee421]

Week 27 deposit

I deposited $36 to the challenge for Week 27.

[creditcardfree]

You are still doing great! I have not done this challenge before, but I think it is a very good one and you are proof.

[deedee421]

Thanks creditcardfree! The way Jeffrey modified it is perfect for me so I don't have to feel like I failed if I don't make a specific dollar amount.

[deedee421]

Week 28 deposit

I deposited $35 today for Week 28 of the challenge. I have $33, $32, and $31 left on my challenge sheet and then I'll be done with the 30s!

[scfr]

Great job! Over half way done!

[deedee421]

Thanks scfr!

[deedee421]

Week 29 deposit

I deposited $33 for week 29 of the challenge. This week I was able to earn another $25 from Swagbucks and $3 from a Pinecone survey, I had sandwiches instead of eating out, and my boss treated us to lunch today.

Edited to add: I just realized that my latest deposit put me over $1,000! My deposit total (does not include interest) is $1,027.

[debflynn11]

Wow!

Wow - that's amazing - you are doing a fantastic job with this challenge!