Give Me Back My Five Bucks

This was an interesting month for me. It was super expensive, but I also made a ton of freelance/side income. And at the end of the month, I came out cash-positive by over $2,700. So can’t really complain about that. Check out the recap below. As always, if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them! :) OVER BUDGET Food – I went on a massive shopping trip to Superstore (for the first time in months), and got a little carried away re-stocking my pantry and freezer with food. Whoops! Personal Care – Well, first I paid a dumb … Continue reading →

NOTE: Today’s guest post is from Harri Pierce. She is a personal finance blogger, and the Online Community Manager at TotallyMoney Blogs. Remember that infamous ‘gold digger’ Craigslist ad? Let me jog your memory. A twenty-five year old self-described ‘spectacularly beautiful’ woman posted an ad for ‘a guy who makes at least half a million a year’ on the classified listings site. Not fussy about her potential partner’s intelligence, sense of humour, interests, or values, the ‘sassy’ woman requested advice about where these eligible bachelors socialized, ‘tips’ from wealthy men’s wives, the correct ‘age range’ and career choice she should … Continue reading →

Well, I am happy to announce that the next giveaway on GMBMFB is courtesy of Jukeboxprint.com! I am giving away TWO (2) sets of 1,000 semi-gloss spot UV business cards (14 pt. double sided printing). This includes FREE delivery within Canada and the USA. :) You may recall that I ordered my business cards from Jukeboxprint.com last month:    Their customer service team was top notch. I was also very impressed with the quality of the printing, and of the card stock. That’s what sets them apart from other print shops – beautiful heavy-duty paper stock makes your cards stand … Continue reading →

NOTE: This post is brought to you by JanDrugs.ca Saving money hasn’t always been exactly the sexiest topic among the younger demographic. Stashing cash for a vacation or a car makes it palatable in younger years, but building the practice of thrift into your lifestyle usually (but not always) comes with a bit more age and financial responsibility. Interestingly enough, thrift and age often clash at the intersection of health care – specifically prescription medications. Age can bring ailments and ailments can sometimes throw thriftiness by the wayside. The price of prescription drugs can be an unexpected and sometimes lengthy … Continue reading →

Monday 17th $22.24 Cactus Club Tuesday 18th + $350 freelance/side income $82 Eccotique Salon (hair cut) $616.76 WestJet (flight Vancouver-Montreal) Wednesday 19th + $1,350 freelance/side income No Spend Day! Thursday 20th No Spend Day!  Friday 21st – Seattle $35.48 gas $24.36 Chipotle Saturday 22nd – Seattle $88 StubHub (DCFC concert tickets x2) $32 Alibi Room Sunday 23rd – Seattle + $240 freelance/side income $24 parking $228.42 Target WEEKLY EXPENSES: - $1,153.26 WEEKLY SIDE INCOME *: + $1,940 TOTAL: + $786.74 First, I went out for lunch on Monday to Cactus Club. This marks the second time all year that I’ve gone out for lunch during … Continue reading →