March Goal Recap

 March was a month where I crushed it, mostly because I had much more schedule flexibility & time than I expected to have. And, what a difference that makes! I also didn't have an international work trip, a four day conference in the city, and a typical work schedule. Lots of resulting wins.

Financial: (March is the month M & I received our annual bonuses. This will be our last big income surge, minus my severance pay out, as we will then move to a much leaner budget, with just M's salary.)

• Max Nick's 529 = done, although we opted for a CD instead. 
• Max our 401Ks (standard + catch up for M) = done, using bonuses
• Save the remainder of Sam's college expenses = done, using bonuses
• Put aside money for taxes = done. Yay for taxes. ;-) 

Family:

• Earn $300 in side hustle = $120/300
• Complete pantry challenge: = crushed it
• 2 cans of green beans
• 2 cans of coconut milk
• one bag of shrimp scampi
• corn dogs
• cauliflower rice
• pureed bananas
• lasagna noodles
• Top Ramen
• Help Sam finalize his decision = 15/17 acceptances, and last tour next weekend. Almost there!
• Get Nick started on the application process + SATs & AP tests for both boys = Nick finalized his list of schools, took the SATs, and both boys are beginning AP test prep
• Optimize points, perks, miles to keep travel costs in check while enjoying travel = crushed it
• Used Alaska credits/miles for Sam's graduation trip to my parents = saved $872 for miles + $565 of flight credit
• Used three free hotel nights for Sedona hiking trip = saved $977
• Used a gift card for my very cheap flight = saved $118
• Used Southwest points to book my mom's flight = saved $359
• Used points to book a two night stay for M's birthday & redeemed a room upgrade. Room cost = $1850 for two nights (although, we wouldn't pay that out of pocket!)
• Plan one fun activity per month with the boys = Easter egg hunt!

Fitness:

• Run a half marathon = Napa Half was very rainy & cold, but we did it!
• 8 stretching workouts = 10/8
• Lose 3 lbs = I lost 5 lbs!
• 10 strength training workouts = 19/10
• Follow the No S diet = doing really well with this

Personal:

• Get together with friends = so many get togethers! Hikes, walks, coffee, & lunches galore!
• Practice Farsi 10 times = 26/10
• Declutter 50 items from the house = 163/50
• Start pickle ball lessons = yes, 2 lessons so far

What about you? How did you do with your March goals?