Piggy Bank Budget Challenge

So the REVEAL is here!

I must say that this plan was hatched back in the beginning of May, but I only took Zara as half serious when she mentioned a 30 Day Challenge of Budgeting.  

Everyone has lofty ideas for budgeting, but then most people don't want to follow through.

She is the reason that I posted about budgeting, and perhaps that planted a seed, because yesterday it was decided that we would officially begin the challenge!

We thought about waiting to build up some anticipation, but decided to seize the moment and kick it off. I'm not expecting everyone to come running, but I want those of you who need or want to learn about prioritizing to feel free to join in, or at least learn from the experience of others.

So what is this Challenge?

For thirty days, you will give up a vice (or vices), and add up how much you save, to be applied to something you have wanted to save for. 

For example:

 Give up Starbucks for 30 days=  Approx $120 (That's two new pairs of shoes!)

Give up mani/pedis= $200 (That's a plane ticket to NYC or Vegas!)

Give up shopping splurges= At least $4-500 (That's a credit card balance!)

I, myself, really learned how to prioritize from The Great American Apparel Diet.

For six months, I refrained from buying ANY clothes. GASP. I know.

Guess what? 

It didn't kill me, and I still feel like I have too many clothes.

I know you think that's not possible, but I assure you- I have more clothes than any one person
needs. Regardless, do you know what it taught me? 

That the money I wasn't spending added up REALLY quickly.

Seeing that $$ made it totally worth it, and even after the challenge, I have continued to cut back, shop for sales, and not get caught up in vices.

See where we are going with this?

We want you to see just how easy it is to prioritize and save for bills, savings, or even a vacation.
That's the good news- it's COMPLETELY up to you, as to what you save for.
This is not to make you feel cut off, it is to teach you to have power over your money, instead of your money having power over you!


So are you up for it????
If so, we’ll be linking up weekly. Get a list of the things you wanted to buy and what they cost together. Every Friday we’ll link up and see how much is in our virtual piggy banks and where we are on meeting our goals.
Ready?! Set! GOO!!!!!