Last semester I bought a grande caramel latte pretty much every weekday.  I did the math, and it seems that I am blowing a $100 or more a month on coffee.  I have a great coffee maker at home, and there is no reason for me to spend the extra money for a shot of caramel.  Since I have already decided to give up fast food for health reasons, I can sock away extra money on that savings as well.

Giving up Starbucks and fast food will put about a $2,400 a year in the travel slough fund.  The plan is to transfer $200 on the first of every month to our travel savings fund.  Through out the year I am going to be looking for other ways to to increase the balance of this fund.  JJ and I really want to go to Europe when we finish school next year.  I figure that in a year and a half by not indulging in fast food or ordering coffee from Starbucks that I will hopefully be able to save up enough to cover our air tickets.