Thursday, March 26, 2009
thank you
and scroll down on tuesday march 24 and see what paola posted about me too~ http://thesassyowl.blogspot.com/
polka dot parade
i am in the polka dot parade!
http://onthedotcreations.typepad.com/onthedotcreations/2009/03/-polka-dot-parade-2-.html
http://onthedotcreations.typepad.com/onthedotcreations/2009/03/-polka-dot-parade-2-.html
Whirlwind Sales!
ok - i have had a whirlwind of activity on my etsy site! www.crunchycute.etsy.com
i have been very crazy (happy) busy!
i think my sales have prbably doubled in the past week.
i give the credit to several folks.
number one - jamie at saving in style.blogspot.com.
she contacted me and said she loved my stuff! she wanted me to participate in the ultimate blog party and i said "YES!" then she posted this - http://savinginstyle.blogspot.com/2009/03/crunchy-cute-giveaway.html
wow - from that point till today it has been non stop sewing!
then within a few days of jamie - jill at frugalplus.com contacted me and told me that she loved my stuff too!look - http://frugalplus.com/?paged=3 and
http://frugalplus.com/?s=crunchy+cute.
Thank you to Jamie and Jill! And everyone go check out their sites. They Rock!
i have been very crazy (happy) busy!
i think my sales have prbably doubled in the past week.
i give the credit to several folks.
number one - jamie at saving in style.blogspot.com.
she contacted me and said she loved my stuff! she wanted me to participate in the ultimate blog party and i said "YES!" then she posted this - http://savinginstyle.blogspot.com/2009/03/crunchy-cute-giveaway.html
wow - from that point till today it has been non stop sewing!
then within a few days of jamie - jill at frugalplus.com contacted me and told me that she loved my stuff too!look - http://frugalplus.com/?paged=3 and
http://frugalplus.com/?s=crunchy+cute.
Thank you to Jamie and Jill! And everyone go check out their sites. They Rock!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Cash Only Budget
My husband and I have been using the cash only budget system for a few years.
We were motivated by Dave Ramsey and his Financial Peace seminar.
Our credit card debt was also a real motivating factor.
When we started the cash only system, I also began an effort to use coupons.
I started researching ways to save money in all areas of our lives.
I checked out thrifty ideas from the internet and even made my own laundry soap.
These things have all become a habit now - a way of life.
The cash only system was a real eye opener for us. The most amazing thing to me was how painful it was to hand over my hard earned cash.
Using a credit card was so much easier. It didn't hurt at all!
But when I started the cash only system, I noticed that I was thinking more about what I purchased. Did I really need it? Or was it something that I just wanted?
Actually looking into my cash envelopes and seeing the money slowly (or in some cases quickly) disappearing every two weeks had a real impact on me. I could SEE the money being spent.
There have been some set backs along the way but through it all we have maintained a sincere effort to use cash in every situation possible.
I am curious to hear about others who are using this system - What is working for you? What are the problems that you have come up against? Any suggestions for others?
We were motivated by Dave Ramsey and his Financial Peace seminar.
Our credit card debt was also a real motivating factor.
When we started the cash only system, I also began an effort to use coupons.
I started researching ways to save money in all areas of our lives.
I checked out thrifty ideas from the internet and even made my own laundry soap.
These things have all become a habit now - a way of life.
The cash only system was a real eye opener for us. The most amazing thing to me was how painful it was to hand over my hard earned cash.
Using a credit card was so much easier. It didn't hurt at all!
But when I started the cash only system, I noticed that I was thinking more about what I purchased. Did I really need it? Or was it something that I just wanted?
Actually looking into my cash envelopes and seeing the money slowly (or in some cases quickly) disappearing every two weeks had a real impact on me. I could SEE the money being spent.
There have been some set backs along the way but through it all we have maintained a sincere effort to use cash in every situation possible.
I am curious to hear about others who are using this system - What is working for you? What are the problems that you have come up against? Any suggestions for others?
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