saving in 2013!

i always get frustrated when it comes to money.  money is always leaving, and only once a month coming in! it's amazing how hard it is to hold on to anything, because we are all inundated with bills, bills, bills!  i'm hoping that in this year, andrew and i'll be able to put money away and keep it there!  believe me, we've tried, and without fail, something comes up!  when we purchased our home we got a nice new homeowners tax credit, but all that went to the wedding.  when we sold our car, and put money away, that went to andrew's hospital bill.  we're always a step behind!  in 2013 my goal, is to save! i already don't spend money on anything fun, but with these big items out of the way, i think it's completely possible.

i'm obsessed with pinterest, and while perusing the boards, i cam across this little gem!  a way to save in 2013!  i can't wait!  i'm so excited that i've already made my first deposit into my savings account!  if you didn't go to the link, here's a nice picture of what i'm talking about:

saving for 52 weeks!

i know we all want to save, because a lot of us are in that stage where we need to start thinking about the future.  heck i wouldn't be lying if i wasn't terrified at the fact that andrew and i aren't saving for kids we don't have, or that house with a yard we talked about!  or maybe i should just calm down a bit, and be a bit more patient, because that day will soon come!  or just not worry at all, because people make it work!

i plan to stick to this, and hope that as the weeks go on, i'll feel like i'm able to stash away this little amount! 

are you saving? how much every month? is is hard to stick to?  i'd love to hear your thoughts!