Tag Archives: Money

February = Financial Doom?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Kristin

So, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let’s start with the good news! As of February 1, 2012 my employee status at work has changed from Non-Exempt (hourly) to Exempt (salary). Now, I know what … Continue reading →

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I Saved! Now What?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kristin

Back in November, I posted this post about seperating my Emergency Savings from my savings for fun stuff. Shortly after, I opened a new account dedicated just for that with a goal of eventually stocking it to $1,000. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Goals – 25 by 25

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Kristin

Everyone in the bloggosphere is posting about their 2012 goals, and its making me feel left out! I’ve never been much of a New Year’s Resolution kind of a gal, so I decided to try something a little different this … Continue reading →

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Surviving Christmas + A Mostly Healthy Manicotti Recipe

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Kristin

All I want for Christmas……is to escape it without feeling broke or fat! So far, I’d say I get a C+ for effort. I told myself that I didn’t have to count points on Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, … Continue reading →

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Failing Friday?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Kristin

This week has pretty much been a total flop. Between working late, end of the semester homework and overall laziness, I haven’t been to the gym since Monday. Every evening I didn’t go left me thinking “I’ll go tomorrow morning” … Continue reading →

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Post Turkey Update!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Kristin

My dearest blog, I’m so sorry I’ve abandoned you! If I was feeling under the weather last week, THIS week I was definitely SICK. Who, other than me, would be cool enough to get a stomach bug 3 days before … Continue reading →

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Give me an inch…

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Kristin

…and I’ll take a mile! I’m not very good at following my own rules! This has been a very unusual weekend. Not only do I have a take-home exam that has been kicking my butt (did I mention I’m a … Continue reading →

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Goal 1 Complete!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Kristin

Today marks the last day of the first of many challenges – to avoid eating out. What did I do to celebrate? I went out for lunch! Just kidding – I did go out to lunch, but it was at … Continue reading →

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Save-Nation!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Kristin

I haven’t been feeling very well the past few days, and it’s totally throwing me off. Here’s what you need to know: Sleep: Lots. Probably too much. Food: Plain pasta and other bland carb-o-licious things. Everything else: Meh. However, my … Continue reading →

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Conscious Consumer: An Egg-Cellent Example

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Kristin

For anyone who’s been paying attention to my daily check-ins, you may have noticed that while I’m not exactly a health food nut, I’m not exactly stuffing my face with pizza and ding-dongs everyday, either (minus they fro-yo and chocolate). … Continue reading →

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