Weekly Money Check-Up is a weekly series by My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on dresses. With 2 bridal showers next month, a wedding in July and hot weather coming, I’ve been looking for new dresses.  I was able to find 3 dresses at Ross and spent a total of $45.  1 of the dresses was $3.99 and will be perfect for the hot July Louisiana weather.

2. Today I am thankful for my determination.  I’ve been throwing myself out of my comfort zone quite a bit lately and if it wasn’t for that determination, I’d still be stuck in so many ways.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was going for a looooong hike with The Mister on Saturday.

4. I will consider this week a success if I get some wedding planning done.  T minus 6 months until the big day!

5. I am currently wearing a Cubs T-shirt, yoga pants and slippers. I love comfy clothing!

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on gas. I was excited to get 300+ miles out of the last tank, but that meant I had to fill up the entire tank.  I can’t believe how expensive it was!

2. Today I am thankful for the rain we’ve had in the last couple of days.  Colorado has been super dry so we needed the moisture!

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was go out with a friend to Doors Open Denver.

4. I will consider this week a success if I get back into my routines.  Last week I went to a 3 day conference which threw off every routine I have.  I am definitely a creature of habit and need that structure back.

5. The last TV show/program I watched was Saved by the Bell.  Last night I watched a documentary on the Bloods and Crips, so I needed to counter balance with something light and goofy.  SBTB was the perfect choice.

Weekly Money Check-Up is a series by My Pretty Pennies. 

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries.  I really didn’t do anything expensive this week, nor did I buy anything new.  It was a pretty low-key week.

2. Today I am thankful for lotion.  Sounds weird, I know, but it’s been super dry lately!

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was I got together with a few girlfriends for our monthly potluck.  This is always a good time.

4. I will consider this week a success if I can keep myself away from sweets.  Last week it seemed like I had cake or pie in my face the entire week and that didn’t go well…

5. This Easter I didn’t really do anything.  I went for a run in the park with The Mister and worked my contract job.  I did get to talk to my grandma on the phone though, and that always makes my day!

Weekly Money Check-Up is a weekly series by My Pretty Pennies

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries. Nothing exciting, unfortunately.

2. Today I am thankful for the weekend.  I wish it wasn’t so short!

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was spending a very lazy Saturday, doing nothing much.

4. I will consider this week a success if I make it through with my sanity.  Last week was out of control, so I’m hoping this week will settle down a bit.

5. I consider myself an extrovert, kind of.  It really depends on the day and the situation.  Sometimes I throw myself in the middle of situations and become the center of attention.  Sometimes I kind of sit back and just observe.

Weekly Money Check-Up is a weekly series by My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was (aside from bills) I bought a daily deal for registration to the Colfax Marathon 5K.  I’ll be running my first 5k shortly after my 30th birthday

2. Today I am thankful for my home.  As I was leaving my apartment at 7am to move my car from a loading zone (to avoid a ticket), I was grumbling and whining to myself…It’s cold out there, I don’t wanna move my car…Then a homeless man pushing a shopping cart crossed my path.  This put things right back into perspective for me.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was spending time with friends I don’t spend nearly enough time with.  I attended a happy hour going away party (and drank just water) and a birthday party.  Both were great fun!

4. I will consider this week a success if I keep up this new-found motivation to exercise.  I’m hoping the weather will cooperate so I can get some jogging in a few days this week.

5. The thing I am most excited about spring is daylight savings and warmer weather.  I’m sick of being stuck in the house because it’s cold and dark.  Bring on spring!