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Having the extra money come in makes getting that monthly loan payment a little easier to face.

The extra income also helps Danielle budget for the healthy habits that help her feel like her best self.

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Here, Danielle explains exactly how she makes it all work.

A lot of my clients are healthy food brandsthere are so many based right here in Boulder!

I make about $200 a week bartending.

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Our restaurant closed down entirely when COVID-19 began to spread widely, and we began only offering curbside takeout.

My restaurant has been fortunate that the local community has really supported the business.

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Ultimately, Im looking forward to the day when can all eat together safely again.

We actually split all pretty much our bills down the middle like that.

We both contribute $500 a month to our wedding fund.

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Besides the wedding, one of my biggest expenses is paying off my student loans.

I pay $1,000 a month toward themwhich is more than I spend on anything else.

My fiance and I also bought a pandemic puppy, a little Labrador mix.

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Between food and toys, I spend about $100 a month on the dog.

My only other recurring expenses are Wi-Fi and utilities, each $40 per month for my half.

I also use my parents Netflix account, which I dont pay for.

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Healthy food:$500/month.

I buy lots of vegetables, fruits, and packaged foods made with whole food ingredients.

We also order takeout about once a week, which costs about $25 each.

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My new dog makes sure I get plenty of time outside, too.

Beauty:$960/year.

To me, its just as much of a self-care moment as it is a beauty one.

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I also get my nails done about four times a year, which is $40 each time.

Medication:$260/year.I take a prescription medication for my arthritis.

My insurance pays for some of it, but it costs $65 each quarter out of pocket.

Im grateful to have a second job that helps make budgeting a little easier than it would be otherwise.

Its definitely worth the extra work!

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