Last night, I read several amazing articles about saving Money, living frugally, and one particular family who put 100% down on their house, when they bought it. I was amazed and in awe. How cool would it be to do that?! So, I am going to put myself on the line and change my and my husband's lifestyles so that one day, we can acheive that sort of dream!

Today's blog won't have too many pictures, but I will share a few from Fort George!

I am fascinated with the steps in old forts. I think each set is unique and awesome!




That's all the photos for today, but I want to leave you all with some great tips for keeping on your toes, both personally and financially!

1. Keep a Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Goal sheet.
2. Set personal and financial goals.
3. Set realistic goals. (I want a million dollars is not realistic!)
4. Have a set day of the week (I find payday works best) for checking on your goals.
5. Keep a progress log. For example, if you want to lose weight, document your current weight loss, or if you want to save money, keep a record of how much you save. I find that looking at my accomplishments helps me to keep pushing toward my goal!
6. Be involved with others who have similar goals! Nothing better than being cheered on by your friends, family, and people who believe in you.
7. Prioritize your money. Build a budget to prioritize your finances. And stick to it!
Figure out if there are any expenses you can drop (i.e. do you really need cable?)
8. Find extra ways to make money. Part-time jobs, online businesses - there is a lot of money to be had out there.
9. Set aside time for yourself. Make sure you allot yourself time to just be alone. Read, write in a journal - do something that relaxes you!
10. Don't give up!

Your goals are attainable if you work hard and stick to it. I hope you all are as inspired as I when I decided to do this for myself. :) Have a great Tuesday everyone!

<3 Dawn