31 Days of Finances & Fitness – Day 10

In life, things always happen for a reason – and I’m trying really hard to remember that right now.

Why?

Because yesterday I lost my job.

That’s why I was so excited to complete day 10 of 31 Days of Finances & Fitness yesterday!

I’ve already managed to shave more than $1,000 off our yearly expenses, and I’m hoping that you’ve been able to shave more!

It just goes to show you that things happen for a reason.  I don’t exactly know what that reason is yet, but what I do know is that we’ve been working for 1 1/2 years to cushion ourselves should something like this happen.

So while I’m putting in about a thousand job applications (for both me and The Big Guy!) let’s talk about yesterday’s budget challenge: Save on Entertainment Expenses.

Sounds simple enough, right?

Ha!  I gave you 3 different ways to save: Buying discounted gift cards, utilizing Groupon, and redeeming credit card rewards.  Which ones of these do you use, or are you going to look into using?

Total Savings = $1,654.75

• Window Film = $60 annually
• USAA = $156
• Cable Bill – $0.00
• Homeowner’s Insurance – $0 (already done in day 2)
• Gas: $188.75
• Eating Out: $360
• Homemade Cleaner: $50
• Razors: $480
• Entertainment: $360

The workout portion yesterday was Shoulders & Arms – and as I’ve said before, I love arm day!  Not only do I love arm day, it came at a great time.  As a stress reliever, there is nothing like a good workout to calm the mind, and give focus for the tasks ahead.

What benefits have you received from working out every single day for 10 days in a row??

*This post may contain affiliate links

Linked up

You May Also Like:

I Started 31 Days of Finances & Fitness with a Bang! 31 Days of Finances & Fitness Days 6-9 31 Days of Finances & Fitness: Days 3,4,5 10 Days To A Better Marriage: A Favorite Meal Empty The Freezer Challenge {Days 5 & 6} 9 Fitness Gifts For Women 10 Days To A Better Marriage: A Random Act of Kindness Staying Ahead of The Game With My Summer Finances How Does Guilt Effect Your Finances? Move Over, Ward Cleaver, Women Are Taking Charge of Finances