Budgeting my Paycheck

Hey guys, so I told you in my last post that I would be talking about budgeting, well here it is. So recently I have decided to budget my money, because I have noticed I am a spend till the last drop type of girl, and I no longer want to do that. Plus I always end up spending my money on stupid stuff, instead of  paying my bills! So here is my plan to budget my money!

** with every check I will set aside my tithing and save $50

**depending on how much my check is, I will put 50-100$ on my bills

** I will also set aside $30 for gas and $30 for groceries

    Whatever is left I will spend wisely, but I won't bring it with me to campus because I always ending up buying useless stuff

With each check I get I write down how it will be spent, for example if my check was $300 (this is just an example) I will write down 300, then immediately take $30 out for tithing and $50 out for savings, then $60 for groceries and gas. That should leave me with $160. Next I will put $100 towards any bill I need to pay (rent, school, car) and keep the rest in my pocket. Whatever I don't spend will be added to the $50 I saved and I will start this process over for my next check!


~I really recommend writing it down on a piece of paper, so you can physically see it.
~Another tip is once you receive your check do what you Need to do with the money ASAP, if find myself spending on wants first and then realizing I have little or no money for the things I actually need

Update: New Phone, Budgeting, Room Decor

Hey guys so I just wanted to update you guys on what's been going on in my life. So just recently (yesterday) I got a new phone, the iPhone 4s, and if you know me then you know I have had an iPhone 3 for 3 years! I'm so happy that I just went ahead and bought it and I have way better picture quality now!
Budgeting: I have decided to start budgeting my money, basically any check I get I am going to write it down and plan out how I am going to spend it. I will have a whole post about this coming very soon.

    Room Décor :)

 

I also got a new job that I will be starting in may!

 

 

Youtube Channel: It's coming, just wait on it....

Hey guys. Sooo I know I have been talking about my channel for a really long time, and I haven't been consistent at ALL Lol I only have one video, BUT i'm hoping to get my camera next week, so I can start filming more videos, that I am extremely excited about. I am going to be doing a college series and a lot more stuff that isn't college related. I kind of want to steer clear from the traditional videos and just be more creative with it! I hope you guys enjoy my videos and if you have ANY SUGGESTIONS just comment on any of my posts!

                          Here is my introduction in case you haven't seen it though!

 

My channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn93HORWo1kBDaK30cz-yqA/videos

 

Instagram: @thommaaaasss

Twitter: @thommaaasss (I don't really have a filter on this lol)

 

Obsessed: Februrary 2k14

Hey guys so today I'm doing my Obsessions for February, basically everything I have been constantly wearing/eating or liking.! Sorry for the poor quality picture, my camera is still in Cali! :(

 

Clothes:

Army Green/black bomber jacket: LOVES it, my favorite jacket as of right now! I got this from a store call Shasa on sale for $10! You can dress this up or down!

Acid Wash Blue Jean Skirt: I just recently bought this but I had to include it because I am in lust. If I could wear this skirt everyday I would! Its so cute, and I love the slit! I got it from a random store.

Pink Roshe Runs: no words needed. (champs $50)

Uggs: It has been freezing! These are definitely my go to boots. (I got these two years ago, no idea how much they were)

Old faithful (blue Nike hat): I pretty much didn't do my hair for a week straight and wore this hat.

Victoria's Secret PINK socks: If you have seen me at all this past month you would know I wore these socks almost every day. They were free with a purchase from Victoria's Secret and they came with a white and black pair also!

 

Skin:

Clean and Clear Face wash: I used this stuff for almost the whole month, left it for a minute, got a pimple and went back to it. (Wally World)

Witch Hazel: I have always wanted to try this but I was scared my skin was going to react bad to it. BUT it didn't It actually looks like its improving. Plus its cheaper than buying Biore and it has way more product (wally world)

 

Food:

Raisin Bread: YAS.

 

Miscellaneous:

Glade Carpet & Room odor eliminator in Fresh and Berries: This stuff has my room smelling good!! (Wally World)

 

Classy in College

Hello everyone again, so I've been wanting to do a college themed post and I think this was perfect!
These are just some tips on how to stay "Classy in College"


1.Professionalism. To me this is the most important thing, I could go on and on about this subject, but I will try to keep it short and sweet. In college there are going to be many events that require you to dress BUISNESS PROFESSIONAL. Business professional means neutral colors, work heels/flats, and a suit, whether it be a skirt suit or pants set. If you show up to an event and you are in stripper heels, low cut V-necks, and short skirts, you will not only be judged, but you will most likely be turned away from the event. Please be mindful that just because you have on black heels and they don't have any type of pattern or studs, or glitter, but they are 6 inches, you should not be wearing them to a professional event.
       *Try to look for a shoe with a low heel and a neutral color (black or nude) for any type of professional event.
       * If you are going to wear a skirt make sure that it is no shorter than  3 inches above the knee, and that it does not have a big slit in the back! Try to get a skirt that is at least to the knee, and that is not super tight
       * Blazers are a good way to go if you are unsure if you are wearing the right top, but don't go crazy with the colors. A nice navy, grey or black coat with a subtle pinstripe or just plain would be fine.
       * If you don't have a suit, get separates, you can find them anywhere! A nice white button down tucked in to IRONED slacks would be a good way to go. Also I really recommend getting a blazer to go over, and if you are a little money funny like everyone is in college, try the thrift store, they ALWAYS have blazers!

2. Express yourself, but don't get crazy College is all about finding yourself and experimenting and meeting new people, blah blah blah. However that doesn't mean go crazy and do stuff you know your parents would be frowning at you for doing. Go to parties, hang out with friends, have boyfriends and girlfriends, do you boo. BUT don't get sloppy drunk (I really don't recommend that EVER), don't air your dirty laundry for everybody to hear, and be careful who you trust.

3. Classy vs. Trashy  Last but certainly not least , even though for the most part there isn't a dress code in college try to dress appropriately. Now I am in no way saying you have to wear a cardigan and a turtleneck with some loose fitting jeans and boots to class everyday but if you do decide to wear that crop top one day or skirt that is a little too short try covering up yourself in other areas. Another rule of thumb if you wore it to a party/the club , then its probably not appropriate for school.

 

****Always remember you are in college for your education , not your fashion sense, so make sure that it is top priority.****

 

Changes

Hello everybody, so recently I was reflecting on my blog and thinking of ways to improve it. I really wanted a new background color because it was getting old, so I changed it to a maroon color. Do you guys like it, or should it be brighter? Continuing with changes there will be more posting, my whole point of started this blog was to give inspire others, while giving you guys a dose of my daily life, so I will continue to do that but I want to do it in a more creative way. Instead of posting outfits that I took from the internet I will be taking pictures of what I wear and posting them, amongst other things. I'm really excited to basically get a fresh start on my blog and I hope you guys enjoy the changes.

                                                           xoxo

I'm baaaack + Winter in Texas

Hellloooooooo, so guess what? I'm back! Sorry that its been like a month , but i'm ready to jump back into blogging. Here's just a simple outfit, that I call "Winter in Texas" inspired by this crazy weather we have been having!