You guys- it’s been slim pickins for earnings this week. I’m almost ashamed to come to you with this total. This is it though- this is honestly what I’ve earned. Maybe though- and stick with me here- maybe it’s not always what you’ve earned, but what you didn’t spend that counts. This is what I’m telling myself, anyway.
Y’all know I’m working with Erin as my travel agent. She posted this incredible, killer, unprecedented Christmas deal in Savears and I was on the spot with asking for a quote. I got the quote for my family and oh em gee. I was tempted. I’m still tempted. I’m still driving myself crazy about how much I want the exclusive perks and the Christmas magic. However, my darling TA sat me down, listened to how I’m feeling- what my thoughts were, why I’m so torn on committing to the deal, etc. As we talked it out, I realized I can’t commit to that amazing trip right now, with trying to pay for our big trip next year, especially since my earnings were less than stellar AND I had to pay out the nose to get Miss Bongo’s room fixed. That’s service y’all. She didn’t try to push me, pressure me into buying the package anyway- even after she ran multiple quotes for me. It’s nice to have someone you can trust to talk through these kinds of deals. Mr. Drum was completely on board for heading down, which left me to be crazy on my own. Sigh. Still though- if I come into some money in the next little bit, I’m totally jumping on that deal. Anyway, I may not have earned much, but I also didn’t add $3200 to my needed savings, so I guess that’s a win! Also, if you’re looking to go to Disney around Christmas, or you don’t have a big trip planned for next year, email Erin about that Christmas deal. It’s CRAZY.
I still haven’t made it to that consignment shop. That should bring at least a decent little chunk of money next week. Hopefully some of my survey sites will send out some more surveys- it can be hard earning in summer, but things should pick up as we get closer to Christmas. Don’t worry when weeks are thin, surveys and online earning can be feast or famine, but if you stick with it, pennies make dollars!
2020 West Coast Trip Goal: $4000
July 21st to July 27th
$16.30 Secret Shopping
$8.90- Misc Tasks
$5 VIP Community
$5 Bing Rewards- Amazon GC*
$5Dabbl– Disney GC
*Amazon gift cards get squirreled away to pay for gifts, although you can also buy gift cards on Amazon!
Total earned this week: $40.20
Fund Total from last post: $1074.17
Current Fund Total: $1114.37
Only $2885.63 to go!
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