Happy Wednesday everyone!
I switched up my Weekly Update post this week to today because Monday was of course Christmas Eve. I have work today (does anyone else!?). I didn’t make a post last week so this is a combined post.
I wanted to thank everyone for all the wonderful guest posts that you all supplied for me for when I was on vacation. And of course we had a great time since W finally PROPOSED.
I am a crazy planner and pretty much already have a lot of things decided haha. My wedding Pinterest board is filled up with stuff. I already know that I want an semi-formal outdoorsy wedding and have pretty much narrowed down where I want it.
And be honest, will any of you hate my wedding posts? I don’t plan on making a TON, but I know that there will be at least some. This blog is about my life so my manly readers might need to watch out 🙂
Our vacation went great and I still plan on making a post on that soon! Above is another picture. St. Thomas and St. John are wonderful, so if you haven’t gone, then GO!
My work Christmas party was on Friday and I got a HUGE bonus, an iPad and a gift card. WOOHOO! With this bonus and the extra income this month, I will most likely be putting around $15,000 towards my student loans and saving/spending the rest.
My updates:
Spending:
We did OKAY with spending. We still have some Christmas shopping to do (W’s family’s Christmas is this Sunday). We will probably still spend around $200 on Christmas presents for his immediate family but that should be it.
And we bought my sister an iPad. This was an unexpected purchase as we were only going to get her an Kindle (not the touch screen, just the paper white version). It was around $450 with taxes included and while it was expensive, I do think it was worth it.
She has been super happy since. I’ve made a decent amount of extra income this month (and I’m still waiting on payment from some past work) so this month definitely surpassed my goal and helped with the cost of her present.
W did buy a North Face coat as well, and it was $200. I was iffy at first but then we remembered that he made some extra bonus money this month (they put it on a direct deposit checking card) and it covered the coat completely. It’s nice to spend money that you forgot you even had!
I also spent $130 on two New Years Eve tickets for us. All of our friends are going to an open bar and it’ll be fun! We were going to go to a place that would have been $200 altogether, but then there would have been a $100 taxi ride as well, which just did not seem worth it. And, I have searched what seems like everywhere for a NYE dress and I can’t find anything. Have you found one? FROM WHERE? Send me the link!
Extra Income (this is on top of my salary from my job):
I made $4,273 in the past two weeks. This is definitely more than what I thought I would make in this whole month, mainly because I thought that December would be super slow because of the holidays.
I am definitely happy with this amount and I just hope that each month keeps getting better and better! Also, thanks to everyone who recently has signed up for my Ebates referral link, appreciated!
Food:
I made a meal plan this week, check out my Sunday Meal Plan. We are really working on eating in more and since we are now back from vacation, we will succeed! The fact that it’s the holidays make it easier because we will be going to lots of holiday parties.
Being healthy:
HORRIBLE here. No comment! haha
Well I didn’t gain any weight, but I have been eating everything and anything, and I don’t even remember the last time I worked out. It’s hard to even care about being toned when it’s freezing outside and I won’t be wearing a swimsuit for around 5 month.
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So sweet that you bought a gift like that for your sister 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Thanks!
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I'm envious as well!
My recent post $4,273 in Extra Income and Life Updates…
Thanks! And haha well I hope you don't get too too annoyed. I'm hoping to not scare away too many of my male readers.
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I found my NYE dress at Express…they're having some great sales right now so you should check it out!
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I know I said it on twitter, but I am so happy for you!!! Yay 🙂 and what an amazing month to be able to pay off so much of your loan! That’s incredible!
Sounds like you work at a great place and they take good care of you. Keep up the stellar work. Happy Holidays mate! Mr.CBB
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Side income for December is way down, but I am OK with that because November was the best ever. I have admittedly slacked a bit for the holidays, but it was a conscious choice as I have been busting my rear all year!
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This is very inspirational and amazing month. I haven't though it is possible but it has been a wild ride all year long.
I am not sure why but December has been exceptionally good month as well. Have a happy new year and looking forward for more post from you next year!
Congrats on the engagement! Could you tell me what you did to earn the $4,273 dollars in extra income? For me, it wouldn't be extra income, it would be my only income. I'm looking for work at home until I can secure a job in my field. It's tough out there and I would like to make the most of my time at home while I can. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Please email me.
A great thing to know about you Michelle is that you took your side hustle ambition to the public 9th step and dove into the abyss of side hustle business uncertainty and achieved “side hustle millionaire” status. And to do it on a global scale online showing people you’re an everyday person like them proves anyone can accomplish this. Thanks so much for keeping me inspired. 🙂