About Me

Denise

"Develop a plan that is so amazing, so glowing, that you are willing to walk blurry-eyed to work everyday to make the money necessary to reach the light." Sparky

I'm a freelance journalist and crafter who dreams of starting my own business-- a hometown Tiki bar. I am a former New Orleans Bourbon Street bartender.

The tiki challenge: I must find creative new revenue streams, apart from my career.

**Five year tiki goal: $40,000**
**2009 Tiki fund goal: $2,500**
$2427.43 to go

**Total tiki money: $3,032.74**

***Savings Goals for 2009***
$10,000 into savings/ EF
$2,000 into 529 plan
$2,000 to Roth IRA
$2,620 extra college fund
$600 into new car fund
Total: $17,200

Pay $3,000 extra on student loan. Balance: $0. PAID OFF
As much as possible to IRA

***Progress Report***
$7343 savings, $2657 to go
$1800 to 529 plan, $200 to go
$100 to Roth, $1900 to go
$400 to new car fund, $200 to go
$175 to IRA
$2,620 to extra college fund, GOAL MET
Total: $12,438, $4762 to go

Student loan extra: PAID OFF

**Non- financial goals**
Write a novel in a month
Lose 10 pounds
Grow 100 pounds of veggies

**Progress**
0 pounds lost-- pregnant!
4 pages written
53.54 lbs. veggies grown

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New money-making idea

January 13th, 2009 at 06:23 am

I don't want to jinx myself. But, I have ordered tons of seeds for my garden. I will be starting these indoors late next month.

If more of these veggies turn into viable seedlings than I can use in the garden, I am going to sell them for $1 or $2 per plant on Craigslist.

I'm growing some interesting varieties that often sell for $4 to $10 plant, so it will be a deal for whoever decides to buy.

Of course this all depends on those seeds starting!

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11 Responses to “New money-making idea”

creditcardfree Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 06:56 am

Not a bad idea!! If you have any perennials in your yard, you could also thin them out and come up with some starter plants to sell.
Petunia Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 07:34 am

Good idea!
Analise Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 07:50 am

Yes, good idea, especially if your little plants are healthy and hardy. Good luck!
lizajane Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 08:47 am

Sounds like a good idea. You could also possibly set up at a farmers market if they have one in your area.
Koppur Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 08:54 am

Great idea. Hope it goes well.
thriftorama Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 09:24 am

I figure it's worth a try. I have a moderately green thumb. And the money I save on veggies more than makes up for my seed investment, so this would be extra.
mom-from-missouri Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 11:34 am

Just check your local codes first. An elderly man here in town got busted for advertising in the paper and on craigs list because he did not have a $25 ag license.....(issued by the health dept)
homebody Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 06:34 pm

Our farmer's market each year has people selling seedlings.
baselle Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 08:51 pm

Fun! If you need a warm place to start seeds, the top of the refrigerator works well.
mom-from-missouri Says:
January 14th, 2009 at 08:55 am

baselle--wonderful idea! I always put mine on tv trays by the window, and every year some kid knocks one over.....thanks!
baselle Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

But only for a few days - seeds sprout well on top of the refeer from the warmth, but once they are up and going they need light.

Thrift-o-rama and the quest for a Tiki Bar

One girl's quest to shore up her personal finances and save for her own business

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