March Goals.

**momthreepointoh** · 03-01-2011, 09:26 AM

Good Morning! Can you believe its MARCH already?

This month will be a lot like last month...

1. Keep saving! I didn't reach my goal last month... by the end of this month I would like at least $750 in our savings account.

2. Pay off MAC Tools.

3. Pay off CC#1.

4. File Taxes. Scheduled for the 3rd.

5. Enjoy the 8th-20th (aka Spring Break).

6. Bring DD6 Spring/Summer Clothes Shopping.

7. Sign DD4 & DD6 up for gymnastics, ballet or cheer camp.

8. Spring Clean!!

9. Plan DH's Birthday.

10. Keep Blogging...

And, exercise. I really, really need to fit this into my schedule. I'm so exhausted in the morning and at night when I finally have a chance... NEED TO DO THIS.

**bumplett** · 03-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Happy March!!

My goals:

1. drink water only for the next 31 days.

2. write down every purchase for the month of March (every cent)

3. Paint the living room

4. Paint the dining room

5. Donate books/cds/mags/movies to the library

6. Till Garden for spring planting

**MsMarieH** · 03-01-2011, 02:38 PM

My goals are simple...

Continue snowballing at our present rate (subject to change if Federal Budget cuts go through as that impacts my company).

Finish decluttering my laundry room.

Finish setting up my pantry excess area in the basement.

Finish organizing hubby's home office.

Do a canning project (looks like soups in the pressure canner this month).

Start my seeds.

**Telephus44** · 03-01-2011, 03:05 PM

I only have one - use up my Groupon I bought for the local yoga studio. It's for 10 classes, and expires sometime in April.

**piney** · 03-01-2011, 06:26 PM

My goals for March use as much food as i can out pantry and freezer stay away from store more.bake some
work on dggs spider man no sew throw and if i get it done start on one for dggd hers is cheer leaders.

**Momto5RN** · 03-01-2011, 09:27 PM

redo budget-
one starting March for when dhs paycheck changes kick in ( 500 less a month -boooo)

then an estimated one for starting July when all the new tuition costs start with the first monthly payment - mainly so i know what i am going to have to do work wise starting july so its no surprise.

complete taxes and pay them ( money in acct from loan we took out and two higher interest CC paid off but i have to check back later this month to make sure they are all the way paid off )

get medical tests done ( first need cards from $$ new insurance that started today ) hopefully get procedure i need done - done and over with

do not incur any new debt .
save for april birthdays ( oldest turns 23 ; 2nd turns 20 - middle son turns 17 all in april )

pay for swim club ( 500 a summer ) we def wont be doing any vacations this year even for a few days at beach - maybe a day trip but thats all and if i need to work alot as i think i may be 4 day and not go down to 3 days as i have in past summers - the kids will probably be using the pool as main activity .as i can drop them off in afternoon before i go back to work etc .
you divide it by 7 of us for 3.5 months its 2o$ a month per person .

stay sane and as unstressed as possible - February was a bad month here ....so planning a better march

**madhen** · 03-02-2011, 12:36 AM

March goals:

Grocery budget of $350/month
No spend days of 15/month
Achieve my target weight of 125 lbs
Run/walk at least 25 miless
Go to the gym at least 2x/week
Read 2 books
Make at least two beaded bookmarks
Try a new recipe
Save at least $400 to EF
Successfully get my garden started indoors
Re-vamp my deck

And my new year's resolutions, that I try to keep daily:

2011 Resolutions:

· I will accomplish, each day, more things that make me proud, in thought and deed, than things that do not;
· I will maintain my physical, mental, and emotional health, and I will do what I can to improve all three;
· I will make opportunities to demonstrate to my family that they are an important part of my life;
· I will embrace order in my home and in my workplace;
· I will maintain my finances with my ultimate goal in mind: to retire in ten years without concern about whether I will be able to afford it.

**Squidge** · 03-03-2011, 04:07 PM

Hmmm. Well folks, I'm going to cheat just a smidgen by initially posting the parts of my March goals (including some more everyday ones) that I need to complete by Saturday night, since we have company coming over. I will add the rest later when I have these done:

Housework:
1. Do dishes.
2. Deep clean kitchen.
3. Clean under sink.
4. Clean out bins.
5. Deep clean bathroom.
6. Wash sofa throws.
7. Wash bathroom mats.
8. Vacuum. (Saturday)
9. Mop. (Saturday)
10. Take out rubbish. (SO)
11.Tidy spare bedroom.
12. Clean bedroom wall.
13. Tidy bedroom.
14. Deep clean bedroom.
15. Get caught up on washing.
16. Tidy living room. (Saturday)
17. Dust and wipe living room. (Saturday)
18. Wash rug.
19. Empty all bins. (Saturday)

Money
20. Add to 'Holiday Savings Account'.
21. Add £30 to personal savings.
22. Add £30 to May 'Birthday Fund'.

To purchase:
23. Get dehumidifier (FINALLY!)
24. Hangers.
25. Clothes brush.
25. Carpet cleaner.

I'm sure this isn't the most thrilling read for others, but this thread really does help keep me on track.

**tiffanyamanda** · 03-04-2011, 01:59 PM

My goals:

Put away $150 in savings
Excercise at least 5x/week
Read 5 books
Complete 10 sewing projects
Reorganize sewing room
Finish cross-titch for Kayne and frame it
Write down one thing everyday that I am grateful for in a journal
Keep a more positive outlook on life instead of getting easily upset
And as always stick to my motto in my siggy

**Squidge** · 03-07-2011, 05:10 AM

Got mine all completed. Though I would really have liked to do a deeper tidy of the bedroom. The house looks so lovely, I have to say

**Lady_V** · 03-07-2011, 06:55 AM

March Goals

1. Rehome our cat (sad, but must be done)

2. Pay $2000 towards OldMan's car

2a. Put $700 towards vacation

3. Help Diva complete her science fair project (I have to take pics documenting her in various experiment stages)

4. Clear off kitchen table

5. Clear off coffee table

6. Clear off counters

7. Clean fridge shelves

8. Clean microwave

9. Clean dishwasher

10. Clean counters

11. Clean stove/oven

12. Organize pantry

**MsMarieH** · 03-07-2011, 02:02 PM

UPDATE

Continue snowballing at our present rate (subject to change if Federal Budget cuts go through as that impacts my company). On target for month.

Finish decluttering my laundry room. Done.

Finish setting up my pantry excess area in the basement. Done.

Finish organizing hubby's home office.

Do a canning project. Done. Got together with friend this weekend. We made and split two batches each of Lemon Prune Honey Butter and Citrus Marmalade.

Start my seeds. Will do this week. Teaching a seed starting class on Thursday night.

**Lady_V** · 03-08-2011, 10:34 AM

2. Pay $2000 towards OldMan's car

UPDATE -- $1000 paid today

**Ashley01** · 03-08-2011, 12:10 PM

My march goals:

Add an extra 150 Into saving ontop of the 875 I already will have put in for march.

Stay under 100 for gas for march

Stay under 380 for groceries

Added 75 to Christmas fun

Continue saving all chang

Keep spending to a bare miniumum to finish my ef early!

Keep ontop of the cleaning/decluttering

**Squidge** · 03-12-2011, 03:55 PM

Finally getting round to updating the rest of this month's goals:

March Goals:
Money
- Revisit bank to finish bumf.
- Bring coppers to Tesco to exchange for vouchers.
- Transfer shopping money to holiday fund.
- Pay electricity bill.

Class
- Complete homework.
- Catch up on learning logs as much as possible.
- Begin assignment 2 write-up.
- Finish assignment 2 write-up.
- Prepare for mentoring sessions and subsequent write-ups.

Cooking/baking
- Make 2 new baked goods and keep a note of what I like.
- Make 2 new dinner meals and same as above.

Health
- Reach and maintain 8 st 11 (124lbs) by last Thursday of the month.

Self
- Pick new hair.
- Get haircut.
- Stick to diet goals daily.
- Sort out old PJs.

Work
- Finish website content.
- Get A. on board.

Decorating
- Have a look at bedroom decorations in Argos etc.

Misc.
- Learn more about camera so I can take better photos.
- Take photos in Donegal and put them up in the new photo frame.

To Purchase:
- Haircut.
- Make a start on kitchen items (Including: oven thermostat, zester, juicer, garlic crusher, soufflé dish, bread dish, another decent baking tray.)
- Have a look at affordable glasses and pick nice ones for next month.

Weekly To-Dos

Health
- Drink fruit juice and take vitamin daily.
- Post eating rules reminder daily.
- Weight train 3 times a week.

House
- Do 1 wash load daily.
- Vacuum and deep clean kitchen/bathroom weekly.
- Iron 3/4 of SO's shirts before the beginning of each week.