FEBRUARY MONTHLY RESET | budget with me, goal setting + low spend month 💰📝

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @lauramonro389
    @lauramonro389 10 місяців тому +24

    I’d love to see a more in depth video of your weekly meal plan, how you plan and budget and the recipes you follow. I admire your ability to keep your grocery budget so low, but also have a good range of meals! :)

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      this is one of my top Q's so will definitely share this soon!

  • @nikkibott3878
    @nikkibott3878 10 місяців тому +11

    Love your reset videos and it’s so refreshing to see such honesty regarding finances. Please never pander to the haters and hide anything. You’ve worked your ass off for the income you get from social media, it’s not privilege it’s consistency and work. Keep doing what you’re doing because your real followers and subscribers love it! X

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      I needed this 🥺 thank you so much! xx

  • @hruss2
    @hruss2 10 місяців тому +17

    You encouraged me to have a no spend month, I have a shopping addiction and was struggling to save money.
    Last year I averaged $2,800 in spendings per month and this month I only spent $1,400 🎉
    I’m so proud of myself and will definitely be doing that again for February

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      that is amazing!! you should be so proud ❤️

  • @isabel2589
    @isabel2589 10 місяців тому +13

    I love your monthly reset videos, especially the budgeting part 😍 great job on your February income, it's so cool to see you are earning so much from your UA-cam, you deserve it!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you so much 🥹❤️

  • @AlyceJ
    @AlyceJ 10 місяців тому +8

    Be proud of that social media income!!! 🎉 It’s a reflection of YOUR hard work and persistence!!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much!! 😭❤️

  • @heyyougotmal
    @heyyougotmal 9 місяців тому

    I have tried so many budget templates and my finances already stress me out, so finding a clean template was my goal. I only had certain focuses which you have in your template and I love it so much. I used your code on top of the sale and I'm so excited to head home and start working on this so I can reach my goals. Im so glad I came across your profile!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  9 місяців тому

      good luck! you've got this!!

  • @yrbzl
    @yrbzl 10 місяців тому +40

    17k and 18k income in two months is wild 😩 i wouldn’t know how to act if i had those kinda funds hahah, good job girl!!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +5

      so beyond thankful 🤍🤍

    • @janicew9
      @janicew9 10 місяців тому +2

      I feel ya! I live in the US so the numbers are all different, but I appreciate the transparency so much even if there's a little green monster inside gawking at the budget of my dreams lol😂

  • @georgettejasxo
    @georgettejasxo 10 місяців тому +1

    Your content is such a breath of fresh air! It’s obvious how humble & graceful you are which was initially what gained me as a subscriber. I admire your financial transparency. It’s a valuable resource. You inspire me to budget & save more! And just the space you create for your following is empowering in itself. I appreciate your willingness to share & educate others! I started as a follower on TikTok & realized you had a UA-cam channel. You’re amazing! I look forward to the unravelling of your future success! Can’t wait to see your US trip vlog 🥰 stay thriving Queen!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      omg you're the sweetest!! thank you so much lovely 🥰🥰

  • @lihfng
    @lihfng 10 місяців тому +2

    watching you budget is such great motivation for me to do the same. i'm still struggling to save and stay within budget every month but every month i see you suceed is a boost for me to do better

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      you've got this 🤍 even just tracking and seeing where your money goes is such a great start!

  • @ngocvo2897
    @ngocvo2897 10 місяців тому +3

    How does your budgeting for bills work for e.g. gas, electricity, water, council rates? Is it just the same amounts you save per month and then whenever it comes out it gets taken out of the pool of money? As I was confused how you budget the same amount per month, but logically these bills would vary each time they're due.

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +5

      yes! I transfer the same amount every month to a seperate bills account and the money's just sitting there for when the quarterly bills are due. Tbh our bills don't vary too too much and anything we don't spend just accumulates in the account for any higher bills

  • @Itskpayne
    @Itskpayne 10 місяців тому +1

    OKAY MISS TRAVEL AGENT - what if you shared how you planned the US trip. My mom's coming to visit me in australia and I am struggling with planning. does smiley citrus have tips? thanks!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      oh I got tips girl!! will share all about our trip 🫶🏼

  • @madisoncassidy1708
    @madisoncassidy1708 10 місяців тому

    LOVE your videos! I bought the Budget Spreadsheet from your recommendation! How do you get the "left to spend" to transfer from one month to the next?? Thank you!!!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      Hi! thank you so much 🤍🤍 try emailing Coplenty and they'll assist! x

  • @allanahhatcher3325
    @allanahhatcher3325 10 місяців тому

    Your monthly reset budgeting videos are goals! I love your monthly reset videos and how organised you are!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thanks gal! they're my favourite 🥰

  • @jesssteph8762
    @jesssteph8762 10 місяців тому +1

    Loved the vid as always! Just wondering how involved Nick is with your budgeting (if you don’t mind me asking!)? I have no doubt that all of your financial goals and general plans align, but does he also review each month’s budget/make adjustments etc.? Ive started using a coplenty template this year (thanks for the rec!) and feel like I’m holding all the power for my husband and I’s spending 😂 He’s definitely supportive and keen to focus on some more specific money goals but far less keen on documenting/allocating every cent! Keen to hear how you navigate the specifics of your spending together, particularly given all of your accounts are combined 😊

    • @allee541
      @allee541 10 місяців тому

      good question!! I am alone so no issue but I do wonder if that was to change how it would be having two incomes and two opinions to consider.

  • @bronnyd7654
    @bronnyd7654 10 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your candour and transparency when doing your budget. It is actually very inspiring and I agree that it is powerful to take ownership of your finances openly.
    What is your opinion of The Act? I’m curious and thinking of watching it.

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      thank you! appreciate it!
      The Act was done so well imo! would recommend, especially if you've followed the case. Joey King is incredible.

  • @Britta17
    @Britta17 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this Ella, I’m going to begin budgeting with these templates. You absolutely work hard for your earnings, so celebrate 🎉🥰

  • @CourtneyPellow
    @CourtneyPellow 10 місяців тому

    Hi Ella, I am using the same spreadsheet as I was inspired by you and your videos. I am just wondering how you updated your sheetsheet for your finances to carry over for the month? do I need to reperchase for an update? thanks for all your helpful content :)

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      ahh yay! 🥰 if you email Coplenty they'll be able to send you an updated copy!

  • @jenncastillo__
    @jenncastillo__ 10 місяців тому

    It is so nice to see someone be so transparent about their finances/social media income! Definitely something to be proud of - what a great month! 🎉

  • @tahlia4189
    @tahlia4189 10 місяців тому

    So proud of you Ella!! Can't wait to see what February brings for you 🤍 you're so beautiful!

  • @daisyclifton5210
    @daisyclifton5210 10 місяців тому +1

    Which budget template do you use from that website?

  • @JustTheAmanda
    @JustTheAmanda 9 місяців тому

    I find these extremely motivating to get on top of my finances - thank you! I had a question - your 'misc' income -did you say that was from online surveys? I've considered doing them but have always been concerned about scams!

  • @jasonhawkins6798
    @jasonhawkins6798 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video, really like the chilled vibes

  • @KaylanKerbler
    @KaylanKerbler 10 місяців тому +1

    Hiring a cleaner was honestly one of the best things! We have them come every other week, $100 each clean and they clean EVERYTHING. Our apartment is 1,200ft and it takes them 3ish hours. Obviously it’s a luxury expense but being so busy, it has really helped me with my work life balance not needing to worry about deep cleaning so often. I think it’s definitely worth a try!❤️

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      that sounds amazing!! just that extra time would be so nice 😩😍 thanks girl!

  • @bellawagstaff6371
    @bellawagstaff6371 10 місяців тому

    This has inspired me to try and start my own UA-cam channel. I am a 24 year old student living in Sydney. I've had my own battles with severe mental illness but have overcome my struggles this past year and am now enjoying life again. I love your content Ella and I will actually try and create my own budget for February now that I have recently moved out of home hehe.

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      you should be so proud 🤍 sending lots of love!

  • @nikitatewary3477
    @nikitatewary3477 7 місяців тому

    Justfo7nd your channel & subscribed immediately. What worked for me was deleting my social edit app from my phone completely. It's on my tablet & will I go on its cut my screen time so much

  • @katiesmith7863
    @katiesmith7863 10 місяців тому

    Hey Ella 😊 loved this breakdown! Which type of spreadsheet do you use? Is it the yearly planner and which version?

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thanks lovely! I use the Yearly 2.0 ❤️

  • @myhellonearth23
    @myhellonearth23 10 місяців тому

    Your makeup always looks so good! Would love to know what products you use/love :)

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thanks lovely! will share in a video soon x

  • @WriterAly
    @WriterAly 10 місяців тому

    Love your monthly budget reset vids!! 👏🏼 👏🏼 you should be SO proud of your achievements $$ that’s honestly inspiring!

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you so much!! 🥹❤️

  • @shirleykchaps
    @shirleykchaps 10 місяців тому +2

    Love this for you! Congrats on a big month 🎉

  • @haylou6707
    @haylou6707 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations on incredible months! You truly deserve all the success 🥳

  • @Yollie26
    @Yollie26 10 місяців тому

    That was another awesome episode i'm going to try & have a low spend feb i splurged on some crystal minerals on weekend 😅so need to reign it in thanks for the inspo & i agree with food budget hikes. Hopefully the rates stay on hold for us next tuesday 🍀😊

  • @alicegreen8455
    @alicegreen8455 10 місяців тому

    Great vid love the budgeting 🎉 but get that face ice roller in a ziplock or something that’s gross from touching your face with it then putting it on top of the ice blocks you put in your drinks 😅

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      haha don't worry, it shouldn't be in that section of the freezer anyway + I do wash it!

  • @qtravelers473
    @qtravelers473 10 місяців тому

    Congrats on such great income months!
    What version of the budget template do you use?

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      thank you so much!! I use the Yearly 2.0 🥰

  • @DonnasWonderland
    @DonnasWonderland 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations on a superb social media earnings month. I am so glad that you made the point to talk about how one good month does not a new standard make. Such a great idea having an offset account. The Woolwich used to do one of those here in the UK, but I don’t think any company does them now. Any Brits feel free to correct me
    And what a fantastic achievement to have your US trip money saved well ahead of time, and your other monthly goals met to such a great month and what a great start of the year.❤

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you Donna!! 🤍 so interesting that the UK doesn't have offset accounts anymore

  • @peggydelozier8636
    @peggydelozier8636 10 місяців тому

    What espresso do you use I use Starbucks espresso beans but I don't think it tastes like espresso

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  9 місяців тому

      we just get beans from our local!

  • @TheLoadedVideos
    @TheLoadedVideos 10 місяців тому

    Heyy, just wondering who did you choose to go with for your pet insurance for Mabel :) ? I currently have pet insurance, but thinking of shopping around and seeing what others are out there, and just seeing which providers people use :))

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey! we went with pet insurance.com.au

  • @natiafoote
    @natiafoote 10 місяців тому

    So awesome to see all your hard work come to fruition Ella! Youre totally deserving of it🎉 i appreciate your honesty with your earnings 😀 its your honesty that keeps me watching these videos - i find them so helpful even though im a student and working part time. Manifesting these future earnings for myself 😂

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you so much! 🥹🫶🏼

  • @kassadisymonds7891
    @kassadisymonds7891 10 місяців тому

    Which of the Coplenty planners to do use? 😊😊 a few good options

  • @TaylahLouiseBudgets
    @TaylahLouiseBudgets 10 місяців тому +3

    Oh my gosh! What a cool financial month for social media ❤ congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you so much lovely 🥹🩷

  • @Saammi619
    @Saammi619 10 місяців тому

    Just wondering with the budget spread sheet are you able to access it on your phone at all? :)

  • @ingridalice9707
    @ingridalice9707 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video! Can I ask please how much the dog food costs per month? I have a big dog and spend about $100 a month. Feel like that is a bit costly for what I'm buying but I'm not sure.

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      It costs about $50 per month! but she's not a huge dog

  • @CP12350
    @CP12350 9 місяців тому

    Which spreadsheet did you use for this video from CoPlenty?

  • @rosemsibi3669
    @rosemsibi3669 10 місяців тому

    Thank you 😊. This was helpful❤

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Ella happy Monday night and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter

  • @courtneyboyd6401
    @courtneyboyd6401 10 місяців тому

    I am one of the people who suggested hiring a cleaner! Normally a fortnighly clean for 2 hours is enough for a 3/2 and ive seen an average of 40-60$/hour per a cleaner and theres normally 2. So 160-240 (this is in Brisbane)

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you for this! appreciate it x

  • @krissyscotty6637
    @krissyscotty6637 10 місяців тому

    I live down south in Adelaide too and have the best cleaner from domestic angels they are very good the owner is an ex cop so very trusting and they are $55 a hour I get 2.5hrs a fortnight but have a large 2story house. Actual life saver definitely recommend getting one ❤

  • @swirlymay
    @swirlymay 10 місяців тому

    I know I’m always commenting about her, but honestly Mabel is just the most gorgeous grrrl 🩷🩷🩷🩷

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      please never stop ❤️ I love hearing it haha she's the best!!

  • @The.Steeped.Planner
    @The.Steeped.Planner 10 місяців тому

    again a fantastic video ! I really really enjoy your reset videos. Just a personal feedback from me, I have to say you making your make up did destract me and I noticed how I missed parts because I was not focusing on what was said. But as said just a personal feedback and I still really loved the video and also I really appriciate that you try different styles in your videos! :)

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +1

      thank you for the feedback! really appreciate it 🥰

  • @angelawetton5213
    @angelawetton5213 10 місяців тому

    Wow such a good month for income! Do you pay yourself superannuation from your business account?

  • @May-LeneThorheim
    @May-LeneThorheim 10 місяців тому

    loved it 🤩

  • @maloumasereel966
    @maloumasereel966 10 місяців тому

    6:00 I don’t know why it would be controversial to hire a cleaner; it’s definitely a dream of mine to be able to afford that because I could enjoy my weekend waaaay more and I also have OCD tendencies so it takes me a loooong time to clean and it’s very stressful

  • @teganroosing217
    @teganroosing217 10 місяців тому

    Such a slay month, here’s to 11 more 🎉

  • @TaylahLouiseBudgets
    @TaylahLouiseBudgets 10 місяців тому +1

    Resetting so early and I’m here for it ❤❤❤

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому +2

      January has felt like 12 months long so i'm ready 😅🫶🏼

    • @TaylahLouiseBudgets
      @TaylahLouiseBudgets 10 місяців тому

      @@smileycitrus I wanted to film mine on the weekend too but G was home and I have ✨anxiety 😂

  • @emmawright200
    @emmawright200 10 місяців тому +1

    Notification squad, where u at? Here from UA-cam notifications! Already liked the vid EVEN b4 watching as I know I will ❤️ it!

  • @akdreamable
    @akdreamable 10 місяців тому

    what breed is your adorable dog. So sweet !

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      she's an english cocker spaniel 🐶🩷

  • @elysedunn6409
    @elysedunn6409 10 місяців тому

    You go Glen Coco! ❤😂

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      hahaha thank you 😅❤️

  • @emmawright200
    @emmawright200 10 місяців тому

    I'm late actually watching the vid, but you mentioned that Nick gets paid the last day of Feb (28th), but this February is actually 29 days this year as this year is a leap year, so he doesn't quite get paid the last day of Feb.

  • @yesyoucan2575
    @yesyoucan2575 10 місяців тому

    What is your business/social media income from? Do you have a tutorial or explainer video about that?

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      majority from UA-cam adsense and brand deals x

  • @KattsLife
    @KattsLife 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @moonmother.
    @moonmother. 10 місяців тому +1

    💕💕💕

  • @hollymaynard2972
    @hollymaynard2972 10 місяців тому

    I have been watching your channel for years and I feel like a proud best friend right now. You are so deserving of this! 🩷

    • @smileycitrus
      @smileycitrus  10 місяців тому

      thank you so much 🥺 appreciate your support SO much 🩷🩷

  • @BriBri0218
    @BriBri0218 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m trying to work out how you do the carry over of what money is left 🥲 I’ve downloaded the spreadsheet myself and i dont know how you do it, please help!