Give Me Back My Five Bucks

Can you believe it’s 2010 already? If you haven’t already checked out my goals for 2010, you can click here to read them. Below is my budget for January 2010, as well as my monthly goals. I was hoping that it would be a nice, inexpensive month … but due to some (poor?) last-minute planning, BF and I are headed up to Whistler to go skiing and ring in the New Year with some friends. It will be more expensive than I had anticipated, but we will be sharing accommodation and we have free ski passes. So it shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

Wow, I think this is the longest I’ve ever gone without blogging. It’s been really nice having this extra time off. Yesterday BF and I went skiing for the day at Grouse with 2 of my friends. We all had a great time, and I can’t wait to go back when the snow is better. As for Christmas, I got completely spoiled. From my parents, we got a 2-inch Serta memory foam mattress topper (LOVE it), a new down duvet, and 800-thread count duvet cover & 2 pillow cases. Plus some lotto tickets and chocolates. :) From my sister, I … Continue reading →

Dear GMBMFB Readers, MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season. Sincerely,Krystal. :)

Yesterday with my regular pay stub, I got notice that I would be getting a $500 bonus. :) Totally unexpected, because last year they didn’t give out bonuses at all. And this is on top of the paid week off we get in between Christmas and New Year’s. So, here’s what I am going to do with the money: Take BF out for dinner. Put the rest into my Emergency Fund. Do a little happy dance! And you know what THE BEST part is!? Last week I was lamenting about how I didn’t think I was going to reach my … Continue reading →

Whoa. I just realized that since I have all of next week off, I have officially accomplished my goal of not buying my lunch for the last 11 weeks (would have been 12 weeks if I was working next week). I feel good, and have certainly spent less money on food each month than I would have if I allowed myself to buy lunch occasionally. Starting in January, I think will go back to treating myself to lunch on pay day Fridays. I enjoyed it, and as long as I only do it twice a month, I think that’s a … Continue reading →