Today I have $51,200 to spend.......
Pay off my second mortgage.....I'm soon out of debt....Yipee!
$1200 to my mom for her credit card debt
Today I am grateful for......
Work
Health
My Home
Swimming Pool
The windows open
Mom can retire soon
Girls Night Out Tonight
Husband coming home safely
Walking my daughter to school
Mother-in-law transferred to Center fine
Money-making idea.....
Bartend or waitress on Fri or Sat, you would be amazed at some of the tips for one busy night
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
DAY EIGHT: Debbie
Today I have $12,800 to Spend...
I would pay for one full year of rent in advance, so that I can save my monthly rent amount throughout the year in order to pay for the following year- and without worry if I'm short one month.
Today I am grateful for...
Clean up the environment and turn in soda and beer cans/bottles. Accomplish 2 things at once. If you did this once a month, it would add up AND make a difference for the environment.
I would pay for one full year of rent in advance, so that I can save my monthly rent amount throughout the year in order to pay for the following year- and without worry if I'm short one month.
Today I am grateful for...
- Hazelnut iced coffee, light and sweet
- Having my children registered for new schools in time for them to start on the first day
- my dog
- aunt betty
- my parents for loaning me the money to buy a fridge for the apartment since it doesn't have one
- my computer
- for children so tired they went right to sleep without a fuss
- seeing my parents as my children's grandparents
Clean up the environment and turn in soda and beer cans/bottles. Accomplish 2 things at once. If you did this once a month, it would add up AND make a difference for the environment.
Day 9-Chrissy
Today I will spend $25,600.00............
Pay two cars off $24,400.00
$1,200-Buy back packs and school supplies for some students at elementary school that don't have any.
I am most grateful today.............
For calling for my oil tank to get filled before the price goes up again.
For my mother-in-law being able to go to rehab to recover with her injury.
For eating a really good peach.
For starting up spinning again and get through the class.
For getting almost caught up on Alpha work.
For my husband being busy at work, even if he is overwhelmed.
For Geisinger paying their large payables.
For both girls being so organized.
For my family being able to eat dinner together.
Money-making idea......
Get a patent on that invention you keep thinking is a good idea!
Pay two cars off $24,400.00
$1,200-Buy back packs and school supplies for some students at elementary school that don't have any.
I am most grateful today.............
For calling for my oil tank to get filled before the price goes up again.
For my mother-in-law being able to go to rehab to recover with her injury.
For eating a really good peach.
For starting up spinning again and get through the class.
For getting almost caught up on Alpha work.
For my husband being busy at work, even if he is overwhelmed.
For Geisinger paying their large payables.
For both girls being so organized.
For my family being able to eat dinner together.
Money-making idea......
Get a patent on that invention you keep thinking is a good idea!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Day 8-Chrissy
Today I have $12,800.00 to spend..........
I will pay off my insurance loan of $5,000.00
I will pay off my credit card for a portion of my car of $6,600.00-had 3.99% for life of loan
I will put oil in my tank for $1,000.00
Give $200 to Greer who carries my groceries to my car and unloads them. He has downs and is a super special young man!
I am most grateful today.........
For Wellbutrin SR
For the Library
For God
For my friends
For being able to start Cammi with braces
For being able to work from home
For having food to eat
For not smoking for 7 years
Money-making idea
When taking out a home equity loan for home improvements, get a 0% APR credit card for one year on purchases (also try to have the card include miles/points for double dipping effect). Deposit the loan $ into an ING account and use the credit card to make all your purchases for home improvements. You can make money off the loan amount and when your one year is up for the credit card, pay it off with the inital loan. Not to mention the cash value of the points/miles earned!
I will pay off my insurance loan of $5,000.00
I will pay off my credit card for a portion of my car of $6,600.00-had 3.99% for life of loan
I will put oil in my tank for $1,000.00
Give $200 to Greer who carries my groceries to my car and unloads them. He has downs and is a super special young man!
I am most grateful today.........
For Wellbutrin SR
For the Library
For God
For my friends
For being able to start Cammi with braces
For being able to work from home
For having food to eat
For not smoking for 7 years
Money-making idea
When taking out a home equity loan for home improvements, get a 0% APR credit card for one year on purchases (also try to have the card include miles/points for double dipping effect). Deposit the loan $ into an ING account and use the credit card to make all your purchases for home improvements. You can make money off the loan amount and when your one year is up for the credit card, pay it off with the inital loan. Not to mention the cash value of the points/miles earned!
Day 7-Chrissy
Today I have $6400.00 to spend.......8/24
I will put on a credit card that I have used for a balance transfer, with 0% until 10/31/08....
Today I am most grateful...........
My husband's throat problem is nothing serious
Floating in the pool and reading a book
My children playing together
My mother-in-law not being tossed from the hospital
Having the opportunity to put large amounts on my credit cards for business, pay off and get the miles for cash and travel
Garden tomatoes.....yummy!
School starts tomorrow and my kids are alive and well to attend
Money-making idea......
Use a credit card (that will give you money back/miles) for as many items as you can but RECORD those charges in your check book, like you wrote out a check for each transaction. For example, groceries, gas, any bills with automatic payment. If you record each transaction like you wrote a check, you will not get carried away with not having the money to pay the credit card. I highlight those amounts in yellow, so when the credit card statement comes, check your stmt with your yellow high-lighted items in your checkbook. Pay your credit card and enter a dummy deposit for all the charges you recorded as checks (to get your bank balance corrected). You will be amazed of how quickly you will earn money. Not to mention it is great for having a budget and seeing where your money goes each month! I also get a year-end statement that is itemized, good for planning next years budget. I can't wait for the day, my mortgage company takes credit card!
I will put on a credit card that I have used for a balance transfer, with 0% until 10/31/08....
Today I am most grateful...........
My husband's throat problem is nothing serious
Floating in the pool and reading a book
My children playing together
My mother-in-law not being tossed from the hospital
Having the opportunity to put large amounts on my credit cards for business, pay off and get the miles for cash and travel
Garden tomatoes.....yummy!
School starts tomorrow and my kids are alive and well to attend
Money-making idea......
Use a credit card (that will give you money back/miles) for as many items as you can but RECORD those charges in your check book, like you wrote out a check for each transaction. For example, groceries, gas, any bills with automatic payment. If you record each transaction like you wrote a check, you will not get carried away with not having the money to pay the credit card. I highlight those amounts in yellow, so when the credit card statement comes, check your stmt with your yellow high-lighted items in your checkbook. Pay your credit card and enter a dummy deposit for all the charges you recorded as checks (to get your bank balance corrected). You will be amazed of how quickly you will earn money. Not to mention it is great for having a budget and seeing where your money goes each month! I also get a year-end statement that is itemized, good for planning next years budget. I can't wait for the day, my mortgage company takes credit card!
Day 6-Chrissy
Today I have $3200.00 to spend ....8/23
I am going to get braces for my daughter
I am most grateful today for.....
Seeing my mom, sister and nephew
My children are alive and healthy
My nephew's laugh
My Sister's good news
Watching a movie outside with my family
Being able to breath good
Money-making idea.....
Check your electric company policy for time of day savings. I have been on it for 15 years. My rates are cheaper on off peak hours, 9pm-9am and on the weekends. This changes when we turn the clocks back to 8-8. I do all my wash, dishwashing and run the pool on the off peaks hours. A savings of about $300 a year! You don't get a check but that money saved is like money made for something else to do.
I am going to get braces for my daughter
I am most grateful today for.....
Seeing my mom, sister and nephew
My children are alive and healthy
My nephew's laugh
My Sister's good news
Watching a movie outside with my family
Being able to breath good
Money-making idea.....
Check your electric company policy for time of day savings. I have been on it for 15 years. My rates are cheaper on off peak hours, 9pm-9am and on the weekends. This changes when we turn the clocks back to 8-8. I do all my wash, dishwashing and run the pool on the off peaks hours. A savings of about $300 a year! You don't get a check but that money saved is like money made for something else to do.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Day Six: Trisha
Today I have $3200 to spend....
Today I am taking a trip to visit a friend.
Today I am most grateful for....
puppies
the giggle of a child
crayons
play dooh
friends
confidence
Money making ideas....
Although not a normal money making idea....I'm going to the casino!.....wish me luck!
Today I am taking a trip to visit a friend.
Today I am most grateful for....
puppies
the giggle of a child
crayons
play dooh
friends
confidence
Money making ideas....
Although not a normal money making idea....I'm going to the casino!.....wish me luck!
DAY SEVEN: debbie
Hey guys- keep in mind it doesn't matter if you are posting every day. Anyone can start, any time, and you can start with day one... if you post and then miss a week- it doesn't matter, just pick up with the day you left off so you can really experience the doubling of money each time.
Today I have $6400 to Spend...
Well I need a refrigerator for the apartment, and a washing machine. I'd also use this money to get a few throw rugs for the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the apartment.
All the money that is left I would give to my aunt for the times she has helped me financially in the past and recently - even though I'd have to trick her into taking it!
Today I am grateful for...
Money making ideas...
Could set up a blog for single moms and about-to-be single moms, sharing my recent experiences, and monetize it in various ways.
Today I have $6400 to Spend...
Well I need a refrigerator for the apartment, and a washing machine. I'd also use this money to get a few throw rugs for the beautiful hardwood floors throughout the apartment.
All the money that is left I would give to my aunt for the times she has helped me financially in the past and recently - even though I'd have to trick her into taking it!
Today I am grateful for...
- Seeing my nephew, Elijah, and how cute and chubby that baby is becoming!
- My brother for showing up to help me move with no notice, no questions asked, and after working the night shift the night before.
- My parents and aunt for showing up to help me move, with no notice, and nothing but support despite the less than desirable situation.
- My grandfather, who is getting so old he is again much like a child- for plugging a night light in for me last night because he thought I might need one, and for asking me 200 times if the dog sleeping by my feet was mine (but never questioning why we were all there!)
- My children and their unique qualities that keep me guessing
- Tisha and J's willingness to stop everything and travel 5 hours if I said I needed there help.
- That... even tho my heart feels torn into pieces at the moment that I know I have the strength to get through this difficult time , and so do my children.
Money making ideas...
Could set up a blog for single moms and about-to-be single moms, sharing my recent experiences, and monetize it in various ways.
Friday, August 22, 2008
DAY SIX: Debbie
Today I have $3200 to spend...
Bunk beds and mattresses for my kids new room in our new apartment.
A new smaller kitchen table for the new kitchen.
My half of mediation costs.
Today I am grateful for...
Money making ideas...
Selling and making the worlds best meatballs (my own recipe!) to people having parties and stuff. They're so good they could win awards, I swear.
Bunk beds and mattresses for my kids new room in our new apartment.
A new smaller kitchen table for the new kitchen.
My half of mediation costs.
Today I am grateful for...
- that I still have health insurance
- that I found a suitable place to live in the school district I wanted
- for my parents support
- that Ryan will have his tonsil, adnoid, ear surgery and feel so much better soon
- having the strength to make the right decisions even when they seem really hard!
- ice cream
Money making ideas...
Selling and making the worlds best meatballs (my own recipe!) to people having parties and stuff. They're so good they could win awards, I swear.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Day 5-Chrissy
Well looks like I know why I don't blog, at least consistently :)
I'm going straight to Day 5. Can I actually be kicked out of a blog for not doing it everyday or in order? LOL
Today I have $1600 to spend:
I would like to pay for oil for my sister and mother.
Today I am must grateful for:
My mother-in-law had surgery and his now in recovery.
My entire family and their health.
Being able to go to the gym.
My husband who works really hard and still manages to be a great husband and father.
My girls helping out so much with the house and with Ann.
Money making ideas:
When buying items off the internet, use a website like fatwallet.com or ebates.com, they will send you a check for purchases made through them. I just received $63.85!
I'm going straight to Day 5. Can I actually be kicked out of a blog for not doing it everyday or in order? LOL
Today I have $1600 to spend:
I would like to pay for oil for my sister and mother.
Today I am must grateful for:
My mother-in-law had surgery and his now in recovery.
My entire family and their health.
Being able to go to the gym.
My husband who works really hard and still manages to be a great husband and father.
My girls helping out so much with the house and with Ann.
Money making ideas:
When buying items off the internet, use a website like fatwallet.com or ebates.com, they will send you a check for purchases made through them. I just received $63.85!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Day Five: Trisha
Today I have $1,600 to spend.....
I am going to get Chris a "new" work car to go back and forth to work. His current one is on it's last wheel.
Today I am most grateful for.....
The great weather we have had the past several days.....no rain here Debbie!
The price of heating oil is down....and time to get ready for the winter weather coming.
Organizations that help find homes for the millions of homeless pets...I think I found my newest addition.
My mother...she is the best.
Waking up this morning....to have another chance at making my life better.
Money making ideas.......
A chinese auction.
I am going to get Chris a "new" work car to go back and forth to work. His current one is on it's last wheel.
Today I am most grateful for.....
The great weather we have had the past several days.....no rain here Debbie!
The price of heating oil is down....and time to get ready for the winter weather coming.
Organizations that help find homes for the millions of homeless pets...I think I found my newest addition.
My mother...she is the best.
Waking up this morning....to have another chance at making my life better.
Money making ideas.......
A chinese auction.
DAY FIVE: Debbie
Today I have $1600 to spend...
I'm writing checks to completely eliminate what's left of my credit card debt with this $1,600. There might even be a few bucks left over, with which I would treat myself to a caramel latte at Panera Bread, covered in whipped cream.
Today I am most grateful......
Money-making ideas...
Completing one of the four ebooks I have on my to-do list for clients.
I'm writing checks to completely eliminate what's left of my credit card debt with this $1,600. There might even be a few bucks left over, with which I would treat myself to a caramel latte at Panera Bread, covered in whipped cream.
Today I am most grateful......
- for yet another rainy day that helps me stay motivated to work and get caught upsince I'm not missing anything outside
- for the members of www.MakeMoneyFromWriting.com , for making me feel useful and giving me hope for the future
- for Tisha and Trisha... their support, friendship and being the only two people in the world who don't think my business aspirations are insane
- for craigslist and a new apartment listing that looks promising this morning
- for The Secret (book) & the Law of Attraction
Money-making ideas...
Completing one of the four ebooks I have on my to-do list for clients.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
DAY FOUR: TISHA
Today I have $800 to spend...
With this $800 I would pay off the small debts that have been niggling in the back of my head.
Today I am most grateful...
...that my family and friends are healthy
...that my business is successful
...that my partners-in-crime and I have found each other
...that school starts in a week and I can get back to business.
Money-making ideas
Securing some new work to increase steady income and to work towards hosting a yard sale next month. Need also to work more consistently.
With this $800 I would pay off the small debts that have been niggling in the back of my head.
Today I am most grateful...
...that my family and friends are healthy
...that my business is successful
...that my partners-in-crime and I have found each other
...that school starts in a week and I can get back to business.
Money-making ideas
Securing some new work to increase steady income and to work towards hosting a yard sale next month. Need also to work more consistently.
DAY FOUR: Debbie
Today I have $800 to Spend....
With this $800, I would contribute $400 into each of my children's savings accounts.
Today I am most grateful for...
Money making ideas...
Could easily gain $800 from the sale of one of our "junk" vehicles sitting outside (a 1997 cavalier that runs almost as good as the day we got it; and a 1998 Dodge Dakota that needs some work)
With this $800, I would contribute $400 into each of my children's savings accounts.
Today I am most grateful for...
- A quiet day at home for working, reflecting, getting things together before a busy week.
- Having money in the bank, waiting to pay some bills
- My to-do list which is finally feeling manageable instead of impossible
- My family and friends
Money making ideas...
Could easily gain $800 from the sale of one of our "junk" vehicles sitting outside (a 1997 cavalier that runs almost as good as the day we got it; and a 1998 Dodge Dakota that needs some work)
Friday, August 15, 2008
DAY THREE: Debbie
Today I have $400 to Spend....
I'm taking that $400 bucks and heading to Sam's Club or BJ's to stock up on all the non perishables - things like toilet paper, paper towels, boxes of cereal, snacks for school lunches, etc. I used to do this regularly and if you are careful, you really do save money buying these items in bulk rather than buying every week at the local grocery store.
Today I am most grateful for...
Money making ideas...
Since I'm on a decluttering kick, I could sell some underused/never used electronics I have had for awhile... a photo printer from Sony, a video camera that takes those little cassettes since we upgraded to a digital one this year, an epson color printer, an HP Scan jet thing that scans normally but can also scan a stack of photos automatically and scan photo negatives. I'd sell all that stuff if I could find buyer(s)!
I'm taking that $400 bucks and heading to Sam's Club or BJ's to stock up on all the non perishables - things like toilet paper, paper towels, boxes of cereal, snacks for school lunches, etc. I used to do this regularly and if you are careful, you really do save money buying these items in bulk rather than buying every week at the local grocery store.
Today I am most grateful for...
- My parents and their unconditional love
- Having a low humidity/higher air quality and not too hot day that I can actually open windows instead of running the central air to keep it comfortable and allergin-free for my asthmatic child.
- My back with 3 herniated discs which seems to be repairing itself or at least giving me a long break from the constant discomfort and pain!
Money making ideas...
Since I'm on a decluttering kick, I could sell some underused/never used electronics I have had for awhile... a photo printer from Sony, a video camera that takes those little cassettes since we upgraded to a digital one this year, an epson color printer, an HP Scan jet thing that scans normally but can also scan a stack of photos automatically and scan photo negatives. I'd sell all that stuff if I could find buyer(s)!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Day 2-Chrissy (first time blogger)
I know you will find this hard to believe but I am a first time blogger. Hear about it all the time but never participated nor looked at a blog in my life! The Law of Attraction has made many positive changes in my life and I think this is a wonderful idea to keep it going. Thanks for making me aware of this site Trisha!
I never made an entry for Day 1, so skipping to Day 2....
Today I have $200 to spend......
I will put it in my investment portfolio.
Today I am must grateful for......
Having a balanced day with no rushing.
Enjoying the day with my daughters with no fighting between them.
Money making ideas.....
Sell some of the girls clothing on ebay.
I never made an entry for Day 1, so skipping to Day 2....
Today I have $200 to spend......
I will put it in my investment portfolio.
Today I am must grateful for......
Having a balanced day with no rushing.
Enjoying the day with my daughters with no fighting between them.
Money making ideas.....
Sell some of the girls clothing on ebay.
Day Two: Trisha
Today I have $200 to spend.....
I am going to buy my mom a gift certificate at the Bob's Pool Supply. She has just had a crappy year with her pool and I think she would be able to use it.
Today I am most grateful for....
Being my son's "best" buddy.
Rainy days.....there is an entirely different mood to rainy summer days that makes me feel relaxed.
Money Making Ideas.....
I believe I will borrow the idea from my friend Debbie and clean out my house. Get rid of outgrown clothes and reduce the inventory of toys. Really, do kids need THAT many toys? I will sell what I gather in a yard sale (hopefully it won't rain!).
I am going to buy my mom a gift certificate at the Bob's Pool Supply. She has just had a crappy year with her pool and I think she would be able to use it.
Today I am most grateful for....
Being my son's "best" buddy.
Rainy days.....there is an entirely different mood to rainy summer days that makes me feel relaxed.
Money Making Ideas.....
I believe I will borrow the idea from my friend Debbie and clean out my house. Get rid of outgrown clothes and reduce the inventory of toys. Really, do kids need THAT many toys? I will sell what I gather in a yard sale (hopefully it won't rain!).
DAY TWO: Debbie
Today I have $200 to Spend....
With $200, I would get new window treatments for each of the bedrooms in our home, since the ones we have are "rigged" up and bug me!
Today I am most grateful for...
- My 2 and a half year old son making great progress in speech therapy recently.
- Having work as a freelancer that is as consistent as a "full time" job.
Money making ideas...
$200 could be earned by writing 8 pages in a project paying $25 per page.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Day One: Trisha
Today I have $100 to spend.....
Many animal shelters are non-profit organizations operating on donations. With my $100 today, I will donate to the local SPCA.
Today I am most grateful for.....
Vacations.....and the peace and quiet they bring.
Making money ideas......
Today I will make $100 having a bake sale.
Many animal shelters are non-profit organizations operating on donations. With my $100 today, I will donate to the local SPCA.
Today I am most grateful for.....
Vacations.....and the peace and quiet they bring.
Making money ideas......
Today I will make $100 having a bake sale.
DAY ONE: Debbie
Today I have $100 to Spend....
With $100, I would take my soon-to-be first grader shopping for some new clothes.
Today I am most grateful for...
The Millionaire Mommy for sharing this experiment with everyone.
Money making ideas...
$100 could be earned by selling clothing that no longer fits my children or myself at greatly discounted prices on ebay or a yard sale.
With $100, I would take my soon-to-be first grader shopping for some new clothes.
Today I am most grateful for...
The Millionaire Mommy for sharing this experiment with everyone.
Money making ideas...
$100 could be earned by selling clothing that no longer fits my children or myself at greatly discounted prices on ebay or a yard sale.
Your Mission, if You Choose to Accept....
Recently I came across the Millionaire Mommy Next Door. I'm not sure who she lives next door to, but I sure wouldn't mind living in her new community with all the amenities she's shared with us!
I've been quite inspired by the Millionaire Mommy's story, and the Law of Attraction in general, that I wanted to take part in the experiment the "mommy" started awhile back - The Life is Infinitely Abundant experiment. Because I fully expect my partners-in-crime, Tisha and Trisha (yes I know, and yes it's their real names) to participate, the easiest thing to do was pull together a blog to make it all happen.
I call our version of The Life is Infinitely Abundant experiment simply, Mission: Attraction Action, because that's what we're doing. Pulling the Law of Attraction in Action. So, here we go:
The Law of Attraction, put simply, is that we attract to us what we think about. This is a new concept for many of us, but it sure does explain why when you wake up and things start going wrong that they just seem to get worse throughout the day. The more you dwell on them, the more you're going to experience the unhappiness or 'bad' day events.
In Mission: Attraction Action, we're going to do three things, as suggested by the Millionaire Mommy.
I've been quite inspired by the Millionaire Mommy's story, and the Law of Attraction in general, that I wanted to take part in the experiment the "mommy" started awhile back - The Life is Infinitely Abundant experiment. Because I fully expect my partners-in-crime, Tisha and Trisha (yes I know, and yes it's their real names) to participate, the easiest thing to do was pull together a blog to make it all happen.
I call our version of The Life is Infinitely Abundant experiment simply, Mission: Attraction Action, because that's what we're doing. Pulling the Law of Attraction in Action. So, here we go:
The Law of Attraction, put simply, is that we attract to us what we think about. This is a new concept for many of us, but it sure does explain why when you wake up and things start going wrong that they just seem to get worse throughout the day. The more you dwell on them, the more you're going to experience the unhappiness or 'bad' day events.
In Mission: Attraction Action, we're going to do three things, as suggested by the Millionaire Mommy.
- On Day One, we'll decide how to spend $100. Each day of the mission, we'll double the money and decide how we're spending it (so Day 2 is $200, Day 3 is $400, etc). We can do anything we want with the money, but we can't repeat the same exact purchases from previous days. We'll run the experiment for 30 days of posts.
- In addition to deciding how to spend the money for each day, we'll include what we are grateful for - the same number of things as the experiment's day. So if we're on Day 7, we need to be grateful for 7 different things in our life.
- Each day of the experiment, we'll include money-making ideas that might generate the amount of money we're spending that day. I imagine this is the part that will become extremely difficult the longer the experiment goes on, but it will be fun to try anyway!
Thanks to Millionaire Mommy for the great idea for the experiment - looking forward to getting started.
Do you want to blog here with us and join in on the experiment? Send an email to debradragon at gmail dot com and I'll invite you as an author to contribute your own Mission:Attraction Action posts.
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