Pay off my loans in a year?

Just a quick note to say that I could make 2011 the year that I pay off my school loans with my writing. Currently, I am writing about 4 articles per day. I figured out that if I write 7-8 articles per day or 10 articles during the week until the end of 2011... then this could pay off the loans. That entails stepping it up significantly!

Writing Fingers...

My little finger have been typing a lot today. I wrote three articles and I recipe. The articles, assuming they are accepted will be a net profit of $45... all written when my toddler was sleeping. Over the past two days, I have written five articles... for a total of $75. Praise God for this opportunity.

Goal tomorrow: 4 more articles.

I have one column about Paris and maybe I will write a few educational ehow articles.

It's really very exciting to get paid for something I enjoy doing and can do while my girls are at home with me. Here's to hoping that I don't get burned out!

Saving = not so much fun!

So, I started this goal to save money...

...it really isn't as much fun as spending. Like... I want another new pair of boots, so I can conserve my Uggs that I got as a gift.

So far for the month, we have spent around $150 on groceries. I really wanted to stay around $100 for the month; but my kids eat A LOT of food. I think that if I make it under $200, that will still be great. We usually are at $400 for the month.

I also added a new venture to making money. I have been paid $30 and have done some more work, so I will likely be paid sometime next week for it. I am writing articles as a freelance writer. It is going okay so far, only time will tell. It is work, that is for sure.

Grocery

Goal this month: Spend $100 or less at the grocery store to feed family of four.

Savings: $300 from regular budget...

Applied to student loans.

And The Savings Begin Again

I have three major goals financially this coming year. They are not resolutions - but rather goals.

1. Save enough money to put in a patio.

2. Save money for Josh and I to go on a nice vacation.

3. Pay DOWN my school loans.

I want to try to find a way to earn extra money for us. Hmm...