52 Week Savings Challenge {Week 10}


52 Week Savings Challenge Week 10, Welcome back!  If this is your first week on the 52 Week Money Challenge be sure to check out the first post: 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 Week Savings Challenge
This weeks money challenge is to deposit $10.00 into your savings fund.  Making your total month to date $55.00!

Aren’t you excited that you are now seeing your money grow?  10 weeks is a long time… I want to hear from you! Be sure to comment on this post and share your excitement or frustrations with doing this challenge.

Accomplishing this savings challenge should be easy! Are having trouble finding $10.00? Here’s a few ways to find the extra money.

1.)  Wait 24 hours before buying something.  Thinking about the item overnight can make or break the purchase.

2.)  If you’re doing some retail shopping — ask for discounts.  Just ask, the worst they can say is No.

3.)  If you haven’t already done this and you are a Target shopper.  Sign up for Target’s Red Card.  You’ll save 5% off of your purchases and the money is taken out of your account, just like using your debit card.

4.)  Check of my friend Camille’s Chili Cheese Mac Receipe.  Pasta is a great filler and this is relativity an inexpensive dish that should provide left overs.  Stretching one meal into two can definitely help you find the money.

5.)  Consider making your own Health and Beauty products.  My friend Sandra has put together some amazing ways to make your own shampoo, conditioner  bubble bath and more.

And don’t forget to grab some more printable coupons before you head to the store!  That’s simple savings right there to instantly get your money back!

We’ve got 42 more weeks to go on the.. 52 Week Savings Challenge.  Next week we’ll be adding $11.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  View the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 9?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 9 

52 Week Savings Challenge {Week 9}

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 9, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started. 52 week savings challenge

Yay!  We are on our 9th week already Wow!  Time sure does fly on by.  This weeks challenge is to deposit $9.00 into your savings fund.  Making your total month to date $45.00!  I think from this point on is where the excitement is going to come in and you’re really going to see your money grow.

Need to find $9.00?  Here are a few ways to get your money back.

1.)  Have date night– during the day.  This was you can hit up lunch specials at your favorite restaurant and save.

2.)  Challenge yourself to make 1-2 meals from leftovers that you already have in your fridge.  If you don’t have leftovers, cook a meal that can be stretched into 2-3 meals for the week.  Example would be, Chili one night, Chili Macaroni the next time and Chili Dogs the following night.

3.)  Avoid your coffee and snack for the day.  Instead bring coffee and snack from home.

4.)  Carpool with a friend this week Oh and Remember to grab some more printable coupons before you head to the store to save even more.

We’ve got 43 more weeks to go on the.. 52 Week Savings Challenge.  Next week we’ll be adding $10.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 8?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 8

Comment below and share how you are doing with the 52 Week Savings Challenge?

52 Week Savings Challenge {Week 8}

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 8, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

 

8 Weeks already Wow!  Time to deposit $8.00 into your savings fund.  Making your total month to date $36.00

Need to find $8.00?  I’ve been racking my brain of what you can do to save $8.00 this week.

Here’s some suggestions.

1.)   Have a recipe that calls for shredded chicken breast?  Instead, buy a whole chicken and shred it yourself.  This will be more time consuming but will save you a few dollars.

2.)  Check your tire air pressure.  Proper air pressure will improve your gas mileage and save you money in the long run.  Don’t have one?  Consider getting a Digital Tire Gauge for easy reading.

3.)  Need a baby gift?  Get a baby sling, just pay the cost of shipping.
Seven Slings

Plus… Don’t forget to grab some more printable coupons and save even more.

44 more weeks to go on the.. 52 week Savings Challenge

Comment below and share how you would save $8 in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge?

Join us Next week when we’ll be adding $9.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 7?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  Week 7 – 52 Week Savings Challenge

 

52 Week Savings Challenge {Week 7}

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 7, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

 

For Week 7!  You’ll need to deposit $7.00 into your savings fund.  Making your total month to date $28.00

Need to find $7.00?  Here are a few ways to get your money back.

1.)  Grab some more printable coupons and save even more.

2.)  Planning on going to the movies?  Consider going to a matinee instead.  Or if you’ve got date night planned and have a Costco Card, get your tickets at Costco.

3.)  Shop around for gas, with gas prices constantly going up, us an app like GasBuddy to find the lowest gas prices near you.

4.) If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you can file your federal income tax for free using Turbo Tax.

45 more weeks to go on the.. 52 Week Savings Challenge!

Comment below and share how you would save $7 in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge? 

Next week we’ll be adding $8.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 6?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  Week 6 52 Week Savings Challenge

 

52 Week Savings Challenge {Week 6}

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 6, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

 

Wow!  Week 6!  It’s time to deposit $6.00 into your savings fund.  Making your total month to date $21.00

Need to find $6.00?  Here are a few ways to get your money back.

Grab  printable coupons and save when you head to the store.

Make a frugal meal for the week, such as my Chicken and Potato Soup.  This is an  inexpensive recipe, that will give you  plenty for leftovers!

46 more weeks to go on the..

Comment below and share how you would save $6 in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge? Plus shout out your saving total?  Are  you at $21 or more? Also do you have a picture of your savings?  If so, email me a picture and I’ll share it with the readers!

Next week we’ll be adding $7.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 5?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  Week 5 – 52 Week Savings Challenge

 

52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 5

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 5, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

 

This week’s challenge  is to deposit $5.00 into your savings fund.  Making your month to date total $15.00!

Are you staying motivation to get these deposits done?  Or are you getting a little bored with the challenge?  However you are feeling don’t give up!  Stick with it.

You can change it around if you like… Here’s a few ideas:

1.)  Using Random.Org, Choose a number from 5-52.  Whatever number comes up let’s say it was 34, put $34.00 into your savings instead and just cross that one off the printable list.  This way you can make a game out of it.

2.)  Start at the end and go backwards the next 5 weeks.

Need to find $5.00?

Make  a meatless dinner!  Check out  my Black Bean Soup Recipe.

If money is tight and you need to pull in some extra income, here are some ideas to help.

1.) Grab some printable coupons and take them with you while you grocery shop.

2.) Consider taking surveys.  Here are some companies that currently have openings:

3.)   File your federal tax refund for free!  That’ll save you $20-25 dollars and you can use that towards your savings challenge.

47 more weeks to go on the
52 Week Savings Challenge
Comment below and share how you would save $5 in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge? Plus shout out your saving total?  Are  you at $15 or more?

Next week we’ll be adding $6.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 4?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  Week 4 – 52 Week Savings Challenge.

 

52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 4

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 4, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

 

It’s been a month!  Wahoo!   This week’s challenge is to deposit $4.00 into your savings fund.  Making your month to date total $10.00!

Here is a summary all the ways you can save to get the $4.00

  1. Rent a book or borrow a magazine instead of buying one.
  2. Avoid taking money out from the ATM.
  3. Make a meal from leftovers.
  4. Bring your lunch to work this week.
  5. Drink Water if you eat out this week.
  6. Save whatever change you get back from your cash.
  7. Skip Coffee for a day.
  8. Skip the Candy/Snack Food purchases.
  9. Before checkout look through your cart and put back on item
  10. If eating out, share a meal with a friend.

Plus – Earn your money back!!  Heading to the store?  Grab some printable coupons and take them with you.

It’s tax season time too!  Right now you can file your federal tax refund for free!  That’ll save you $20-25 dollars and you can use that towards your savings challenge.

48 more weeks to go on the 52 Week Savings Challenge

Comment below and tell me if you participated in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge?  What’s your saving total?  Are  you at $10?

Next week we’ll be adding $5.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 3?  Get caught up by reviewing the post:  Week 3 – 52 Week Savings Challenge

52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 3

52 Week Savings Challenge Week 3, Welcome back!  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

I don’t know about you but I’m still excited about the savings challenge.  Though feel that it’s slow going and would like to pick things up.  However, be patient.  Good things comes to those who wait and persevere.

If you haven’t already, go ahead and deposit $3.00 into your savings fund this week!

What can you give up for $3.00 in order to do this?  Here are my 5 tips of finding a $3.00 to spare.

  1. Rent a book or borrow a magazine instead of buying one.
  2. Say no to one $3.00 item that you would have purchased.
  3. Avoid taking money out from the ATM.
  4. Make a meal from leftovers.
  5. Bring your lunch to work this week.

Plus – Earn your money back!!  Heading to the store?  Grab some printable coupons and take them with you and the easiest way to save on things you were already going to buy.

Another easy week!  We’ve got $6.00 in our savings…. 49 more weeks to go!

Comment below and tell me if you participated in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge? Are you putting more into your account or just sticking with the plan?

Next week we’ll be adding $4.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Did you miss week 2?  Check it out: Week 2 –  52 Week Savings Challenge

 

52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 2

Welcome back to week 2 of our 52 Week Savings Challenge.  If you are just joining us, visit 52 Week Savings Challenge Week 1 to catch up with us and get started.

52 week savings challenge

Last week was so simple and  this week will be too!  It may seem easy now, because the amount is so low, but remember the  purpose of the 52 Week Savings Challenge is to discipline yourself  and learn how to save!

Today you need to deposit a $2.00 into your savings fund!

What can you give up for $2.00 in order to do this?  Here are my 5 tips of finding a $2.00 to spare.

  1. Drink Water if you eat out this week.
  2. Look at your grocery cart and find one $2.00 item and put it back!
  3. Save whatever change you get back from your cash.
  4. Skip Coffee for a day.
  5. Skip the Candy/Snack Food purchases.

Plus – Earn your money back!!  Take this coupon to the store with you the next time you go or check through our printable coupon database.

Another easy week!  We’ve got $3.00 in our savings…. 50 more weeks to go!

Next week we’ll be adding $3.00 toward our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

Check out my other post You don’t need coupons to save money!

How many people are doing the challenge with you? Comment below and tell me if you participated in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge?

52 Week Savings Challenge – Week 1

I’m so excited to start our 52 Week Savings Challenge.

52 week savings challenge

The first few weeks will be simple and throughout the year the challenge will get harder.  The purpose of the 52 Week Savings Challenge is to discipline yourself into learning how to save and be committed to saving the amount listed for the appropriate week.

Many people are concerned about the amounts toward the end of the year. It get’s harder to save when we are spending so much during the holiday season.  If you are concerned about that too, I have the perfect solution for you.  Do this method in reverse! That way you are putting less in the savings towards the end of the year.  It’s kind of like you are rewarding yourself by paying less, not to mention this would work great as a Christmas fund!

Today you need to deposit a $1.00 into your savings fund!

What can you give up for $1.00 in order to do this?  Here are my 5 tips of finding a $1.00 to spare.

  1. Forgo the fast food restaurant dollar menu
  2. Bypass the vending machine at work
  3. Check the cushions of your couch
  4. Look down at the ground while walking and pick up loose change
  5. Skip Redbox for the week

Plus – I can help you earn your dollar back!!  Check out Grocery Coupon Network and print coupons to take with you the next time you go grocery shopping!
Grocery Coupon Network

What an easy week!  51 more to go!

Check out my other post 5 ways you can take control of your money.

Next week we’ll be adding $2.00 to our savings fund.

Want to see what’s ahead?  Go here to get the 52 Week Savings Challenge Printable Form.

 I also want to know if  you put more into your savings or did you just stick to the $1.00?  Did you have to find the money?  If so, what did you do to find the money? Comment below and tell me if you participated in this weeks 52 Week Savings Challenge?

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