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BITTYGIRL51
SparkPoints: (34,461)
Fitness Minutes: (46,580) Posts: 3,311 8/24/08 11:10 P
My husband and I live on a pretty tight fixed income, and so we have a difficult time saving. Whenever we go out to eat (once or twice a week) we take the money we normally would spend on the drink (coke/diet coke) and instead order water. We then put that money approx. $2.50 each ($5.00) in a jar at home. Each month we put that money into a savings account for something special. One time it might be home renovations, the next time it might be a trip, or we may designate it for Christmas shopping. Not only is it a quick and easy way to put a little money back, but it also helps me get in my required water!
BittyGirl, aka Linda Jesus Girls Made to Crave leader NE Texans Getting Fit, co-leader
"We are twice armed if we fight with Faith" Plato
"Don't ever let your fear grow larger than your faith" Stevie Wonder
SparkPoints: (6,513)
Fitness Minutes: (3,065) Posts: 234 8/24/08 2:58 P
I started putting $20.00 a payday into a savings account. I got up to 40, spent 20, and put 20 back in with a vow not to dip into it again.
Other than that, on my budget my goal is to buy as much as possible for my money. I have six kids at home right now and have switched this summer to putting cash in envelopes for my food and household shopping to help me stay in budget. It's pitifully low, only $100 a week. The envelope system is really working, though!
1683.02 + 40.00 = 1723.02
Edited by: FITTAM at: 8/24/2008 (14:57)
The best thing I can do for myself is achieve a proper weight and live a healthy lifestyle.
Current goals: 1. Measure food and track calories. 2. Exercise at least 30 minutes every day. 3. Daily self pep talk and evaluation.
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SUMMER65
Posts: 1,377 7/31/08 8:50 P
Our team hasnt had any savings for 2 weeks? I saved $12.00
$1646.35 + $12.00 = $1683.02
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
Live~Laugh~Love Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
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SUMMER65
Posts: 1,377 7/19/08 8:11 P
Small trip to the store still saved $4.67 a savings of 25% of my food bill
$1646.35 + $4.67 = $1651.02
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
Live~Laugh~Love Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 7/16/08 12:03 P
I stopped tracking, but everyone else is doing great!!! Things are just to busy to post all my savings here right now, sorry.
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 7/15/08 9:04 P
Great deals Cyrella!
Team Total $1614 + $32.35 = $1646.35
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
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ILUVBIRDS
Posts: 207 7/15/08 10:43 A
Hi: I am new to this particular board. I do like savings and I think most people do. The other day I went shopping and saved money at Macy's and was happy about that. My total savings was $16.35. I also went to Payless Shoes and saved there, too. Buy one get one half off. I was pleased. That savings was $16.00. I guess one can say we did not save. We just did not have to spend it LOL. It is great to know we can get sales. Many stores have the price check scanner. People do it all the time at Macy's and I do,too. It pays to ask someone or get the person at the register to scan your item. If the teachers are supposed to get a discount, then ask about it if you go to those kind of places. Happy shopping.
Take it one day at a time You can get motivated Keep the good attitude Your Spark friend, Cyrella
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SUMMER65
Posts: 1,377 7/14/08 11:32 P
Awesome Deals
I saved $22.88 Team Total $1,406.12 + $185 = $1,591.12 + $22.88 = $1614
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
Live~Laugh~Love Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
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123FIT4ME
Posts: 251 7/13/08 4:40 P
I would definitely ask them - it seems that they don't volunteer that information. Check your local area for Office Depot/Office Max ads this week too. Some of them are having penny sales this week. I know I'll be going. :-)
Goals & Rewards 210 lbs: New Pedometer 200: Ebay Purchase for ME 190 lbs: Night Out! 180 lbs: TBA 170 lbs: TBA 160 lbs: TBA 150 lbs: Night out! 140 lbs: TBA 135 lbs: PARTY!!!
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 7/13/08 4:34 P
I didn't know they had TEACHER limits!! I just went in and NO one said a thing to me. Damn, I wanted more too.
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 7/11/08 1:31 P
Wow 123Fit4me, that's amazing! I wonder if my mother in law can get the same deal since she runs a daycare? That would be great for me since I now have 2 kids starting school this year (got a kindergartener and 5th grader now - they grow up so fast!)
Went to Big Lots yesterday and got some new things to spruce up the house. They're having 50% off some home decor items and 40% off their Jennifer Something (can't remember her last name) collection of home decor. HUGE Living room rug, normally $300, got it for $180 HUGE cherry wood mirror, normally $130, got it for $65 Saved $185 and my living room looks so much more put together!
Team Total $1,406.12 + $185 = $1,591.12
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
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123FIT4ME
Posts: 251 7/11/08 1:07 P
I haven't posted in ages but I was so proud of myself that I have to post this.
Staples deals, with teacher limits (homeschool parents count as teachers and limit is 25, not 2) 25 packs Pencils - .25 - saved $12.00 25 mini-Sanitizer - .25 - saved $12.00 Pocket Folders - .25 - saved $12.00 3 Ring Binders - only got 12 at 25c each- .3.00 - saved $20.88. My bill was $3.75, total savings $56.88.
New Team total $1,349.24+$56.88=$1,406.12.
Goals & Rewards 210 lbs: New Pedometer 200: Ebay Purchase for ME 190 lbs: Night Out! 180 lbs: TBA 170 lbs: TBA 160 lbs: TBA 150 lbs: Night out! 140 lbs: TBA 135 lbs: PARTY!!!
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 7/7/08 8:32 P
Yes, definitely great job! I went shopping when I was at my parents at a discount grocery store that gets bumps, bruised, overrun, etc items and spent a total of $45 and it was probably valued around double that. So...
1304.24 + 45= $1349.24
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 7/6/08 10:29 P
$952.64 +218.77 +132.83 -------- $1304.24 - Team Total
Awesome job, Kikismommy!
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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SEDONA0410
Posts: 598 7/5/08 4:28 P
July 5, 2008 - Today I saved $113.72 buying items at 50-75% off (a calculator that was $59 to begin with at full price, a bowl, batteries, canvas gloves, pretzels, 3- padlocks, sharpie pens, 3 breathing respirators for my husband, etc.) at the grocery store and $19.11 by just having their store card. My total bill was $64.79 (including my groceries) and my total savings was $132.83!
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
"When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?"
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
"Exercise TODAY as Tomorrow NEVER comes!"
My official Sparks re-start date: January 3, 2009. I was a failure in 2008.
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SEDONA0410
Posts: 598 7/5/08 12:09 P
Sorry, I guess I should have put the grand total to help you out. We saved $218.77 on Thursday.
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
"When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?"
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
"Exercise TODAY as Tomorrow NEVER comes!"
My official Sparks re-start date: January 3, 2009. I was a failure in 2008.
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 7/4/08 9:11 P
So kikismommy, you saved a total of what to add to our team total? :) (sorry, not in the right mind to figure it out, I'm really tired)
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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SEDONA0410
Posts: 598 7/4/08 11:07 A
Yesterday, we saved $7.99 at Dennys for buy one get one free b-day lunch, then $10.78 with a free dinner for my husbands' b-day at a local BBQ. We go on our b-days and split the free meals. I took the day off Sparks but tried my best to still eat very reasonably.
We saved $200 by moving our stuff to a different storage unit; paid a neighbor teen $35 to help move the stuff. (Removed already from savings)
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
"When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?"
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
"Exercise TODAY as Tomorrow NEVER comes!"
My official Sparks re-start date: January 3, 2009. I was a failure in 2008.
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SUMMER65
Posts: 1,377 7/4/08 12:28 A
I saved 34.97 at Safeway using my club savings card.
New team total $952.64
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
Live~Laugh~Love Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/29/08 9:59 P
$776.94+130.24 for KikisMommy= 907.18
I got more freebies yesterday & then some club card savings for $9.66... I only spent around $30 too!
And being a member of a club saved me on gas. Its around 4.07 here and I paid 3.92 per gallon. 15 cents per gallon times 5.5 gallons (I didn't HAVE to get it, but couldn't pass it up) is: 83 cents
New total for team: $$$$917.67
Edited by: WATERBABY*3 at: 6/29/2008 (21:59)
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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SEDONA0410
Posts: 598 6/28/08 2:20 P
I saved $19.16 at www.jewelrytelevision.com/ using:20% off your next item, valid for a single item, good from june 2 thru july 2, 2008...code: DISC9052 Everything I bought was on 50-60% off the original pricing.
I also saved $70.03 at www.hsn.com by purchasing Brilliant® Waterproof Velvet Suede Polartec® Boot. WINTER boots in mid-summer! I saved $24 on a car wash kit for my husbands' b-day next week and $17.05 on a Donna Dewberry painting kit for myself.
Grand total saved = $130.24!
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
"When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?"
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
"Exercise TODAY as Tomorrow NEVER comes!"
My official Sparks re-start date: January 3, 2009. I was a failure in 2008.
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GOLDCOOP
Posts: 206 6/23/08 1:46 P
I saved $11.87 on $91.00 worth of groceries (mostly buy-one-get-one specials) yesterday.
765.07 + $11.87 = $776.94
Amy
2011: 238 to 218 by 6/18 beach trip, 173 by 11/15, 153 by 3/15
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/23/08 12:18 P
Me too! She does it every year, so yeah!
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/22/08 11:02 P
Wow Stephanie! I love it when stuff like that happens.
Great deals Summer. I also have some grocery savings to report. I was nervous b/c I went with no list, no plan, and no coupons. But there were a ton of meat markdowns b/c they were close to the sell-by dates, so I scored! $42.98
Team Total $722.09 + $42.98 = $765.07
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/22/08 10:09 P
My realtor took us to a DC United game today and paid for lunch, plus a drink during the woman's game afterwards. My roommate gave me an extra metro ticket.
$20 tix + about $10 lunch + $5 metro= $35 savings
Team total: $722.09
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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SUMMER65
Posts: 1,377 6/22/08 8:58 P
Saved 48.86 at the grocery store, plus some freebies
$638.23 + $48.86 = $687.09
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
Live~Laugh~Love Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/22/08 7:41 P
Awesome job Kikismommy!
Team Total $597.92 + $40.31 = $638.23
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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SEDONA0410
Posts: 598 6/22/08 3:45 P
Sunday, June 22nd - Shopped at www.Ulta.com and saved $40.31, got a free bag with samples valued at $25 + FREE shipping! (Probably worth at least $10 due to the weight of my stuff.)
Check it out, lots of buy one get one free items that are going fast. A $3 off of $10 code is: 93849
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
"When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?"
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
"Exercise TODAY as Tomorrow NEVER comes!"
My official Sparks re-start date: January 3, 2009. I was a failure in 2008.
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/13/08 4:13 P
$581.71 + 16.21 = $597.92
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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MAEWINGS
SparkPoints: (16,014)
Fitness Minutes: (6,492) Posts: 4,387 6/13/08 7:47 A
Hi there, I've lost track of the team total here, so after I add this, can someone add the total cause there are a few things inbetween from other members.
Went to the grocery store on 6/08 and with $1.00 coupon and my discount card, I saved $16.21.
Team Total: ??
Who have you encouraged today?
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/11/08 6:13 A
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/10/08 10:07 P
Off to find a good deal on a house to come close to Heather's butt kicking savings! Lalala....
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
current weight: 165.0
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148.5
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/10/08 8:17 P
Produce in general is always the hardest to find deals on.
Went wedding ring shopping with my friend today for her fiance’s wedding band. I technically found the ring, so I’m claiming the savings for us. Wait until you see this… $432!!! It was 60% off, then an additional 30%. So….
Team Total Savings $581.71
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/10/08 2:49 P
I am JEALOUS!! I buy mainly produce and most of its organic, so its NEVER on sale. I'm happy I saved 9 something last time... I only spent 25 after that savings and a lot of it was 3 free items that I got!
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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FACEINWV
Posts: 905 6/9/08 3:10 P
Hi ladies,
My Sunday shopping trip.....Ready.. I am so proud of this...
June 8, 2008....
Krogers with my Kroger card and coupons..
Savings of... 103.45 a total of 44% off of my grocery bill!!!
Waaaahoooooooo... Geesh it wasn't easy, but I did it, it has been my biggest save yet.. I would love to see 50% or better,that would rock!!
Lisa
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
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WATERBABY*3
SparkPoints: (22,069)
Fitness Minutes: (13,473) Posts: 2,104 6/8/08 5:11 P
Sun 6/8... went to the grand opening of Wegman's! Got a nifty coupon book with my card and also an extra one. So with the 3 free coupons (coke, butter, and basting oil) and club savings, I saved 9.37.
Team total: $46.26
~Stephanie
Baby steps are my way to keep this up forever.
Goals for the next few months: *5% loss for fall challenge (Go Butterflies!) *60 miles Komen walk in October
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/8/08 4:06 P
Sun, 6/8 Went to the Flea Market for my produce and the bent and dent groceries. Most everything is about half the price of the grocery stores, so I'm estimating I saved $36 because that's how much I spent.
Team Total $36.89
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/6/08 7:36 P
Fri, 6/6 Earring gift for friend's wedding, 10% off= .89
Team Total $ 0.89
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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HEATHER_MARU
Posts: 3,619 6/5/08 6:45 P
We're all going to be busy this Summer, so I didn't want to inundate everyone with lots of things to track. Besides, Summer is all about having fun, cook-outs, and running around.
This thread is for anyone who is looking to save money this Summer. Whenever you buy something and get a great deal, post it. Then at the bottom, add your savings to the person before you to see how much money we can save this Summer as a team!
Team Total $143.46 + $23.68 = $167.14 ----------------
We'll start tracking now and finish on Sept 1st. Good Luck Everyone!
"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad
Having trouble staying on track with a busy Summer? The Holiday to Holiday Challenge Team may have just the motivation you need!
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