Mission:  ACCOMPLISHED!  Overall, this month was an incredible success.  I’m very happy to report that I was able to slash my miscellaneous spending, which has been the bane of my financial existence for months.  Had it not been for this challenge, I’m quite sure I wouldn’t have come close to the following:

Financial Goals: 

1. $650 into retirement accounts      CHECK! 
2. $200 extra to mortgage                CHECK! 
3. Limit variable spending to $250     CHECK!   (Technically spent $356, but had a $122 credit for returned items from a frivolous December shopping trip and I decided to treat myself to a bit of vacay fun during the last 3 days of it)
4. Pay for trip 100% from monthly budget  No trip; squashed goal
5. $200 into savings      Best highlight:  I put $2,255 into savings this month!!!

Household Goals:

1. Complete a full-house deep clean    CHECK! 
2. Organize basement storage unit      CHECK! 
3. Replace door & lock for said storage unit    Lock:  Check!  Door: On hold.

Personal Goals:

1. Get back on fitness wagon   CHECK! 
2. Maintain contact with friends & family    CHECK! 
3. Manage stress without overspending–work to stay balanced!  CHECK!