Update: 12 money saving goals of 2012

Alright so the first month of money saving is almost up and I think I have done a pretty good job. So here’s how I have done:

12 Money Saving Goals for 2012
1. Make Laundry Detergent (http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm)
2. Make Dishwasher Detergent ( http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/02/2011-do-it-yourself-experiment-2-homemade-dishwashing-detergent.html)
3. Make Fabric Softener (http://acontentedcommonlife.blogspot.com/2011/08/for-love-of-things-homemade.html)

I made this fabric softener yesterday and it turned out great. My clothes smell great!!
4. Make Baby food (http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/05/freezing-homemade-baby-food.html)
5. Make rice and oatmeal cereal (http://www.homemadeginger.com/2011/02/homemade-whole-grain-baby-cereal.html)
6. Make baby wipes (http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/06/how-to-make-homemade-reusable-baby-wipes.html)
7. Cut grocery bill by $50 biweekly (http://moneysavingmom.com/31-days-to-a-better-budget-series)

I have actually cut my grocery bill by $150 this month!!
8. Spend $0 on K3 curriculum(http://moneysavingmom.com/category/series/15-favorite-preschool-kindergarten-resources?orderby=date&order=ASC)
(http://teachbesideme.blogspot.com/2011/03/learning-alphabet.html)

I have started writing the Bible portion of the K3 cirriculum
9. Learn how to coupon, save $20 monthly (http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/08/couponing-an-investment-in-our-family.html)
10. Buy almost all clothes at thrift shops(http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/06/lessons-learned-from-my-first-thrift-store-shopping-experience.html)

I really had to lay down my pride on this one, but once I did God really delivered. I was able to get almost all the girls spring and summer clothes for $80, where as I was spending $600 a season on Annie-Sarah’s clothes alone. I also bought myself a pair of American Eagle jeans, a gap shirt, a Columbia Shirt with the tags still on it, an Old Navy skirt with the tag still on it, a really cute shirt and a sweater dress for $15.50!!! I was so excited!!!

11. Only eat out 2x a month or less!
12. Take an inexpensive vacation
If I can accomplish these goals we have the potential of saving about $3500 a year!!!! That is motivation enough!!!!