Oh my goodness, have you heard about the 100 envelope challenge?! It’s all over Etsy and Pinterest and I am just dying to give it a try. Basically, you save up $5,000 over 100 days by putting $50 in a different envelope each day. Sounds simple enough, right?
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Okay, so the first step is to get your hands on a printable envelope tracker like this one. I mean, you could totally make one yourself, but let’s be real…who has the time or creativity for that?
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Once you have your trusty tracker, it’s time to start saving! I mean, you could just use any old envelopes, but where’s the fun in that? Go ahead and treat yourself to some fancy ones, like these cute little guys.
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Now, let’s talk strategy. Some people like to start with the bigger amounts and work their way down. Others prefer to divide the money evenly among the envelopes. The choice is yours, my friend.
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One thing I will say, though, is that you’ll definitely want to keep track of which envelopes you’ve filled and which ones you still need to fill. This tracker right here will be your best friend.
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And don’t worry if you miss a day or two. Life happens. Just pick up where you left off and keep on saving.
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Before you know it, you’ll have saved up that $5,000 and you can treat yourself to something nice. Or, you know, be responsible and put it towards bills or savings or something boring like that.
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But honestly, the real prize will be the satisfaction of knowing that you stuck to a savings plan for 100 days straight. Go you!
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So if you’re feeling up for a challenge, give the 100 envelope challenge a try. Who knows, it could be just the thing you need to kickstart your savings journey.
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And if you need a little extra motivation, just remind yourself of all the cute stationary you’ll get to buy. I mean, priorities, am I right?
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Happy saving, my friends!
