resolution re-evaluation finished
Financial Goals
Sarah Brumley

2018 Resolution Re-Evaluation: A Strong Finish

Why Resolution Re-Evaluation? It’s the final day of 2018 and the perfect time to discuss and reflect on those resolutions we made back in January and how we’ve fared over the past 12 months. Resolution re-evaluation is a quick way to check on our progress for the year and to easily

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Financial Goals
Sarah Brumley

Celebrating One Year of The Blog

It’s been one year since the first post on this blog and cannot believe how much we’ve accomplished together. I’d like to start off by saying how thankful I am to YOU, for coming back week after week, reading my posts, leaving comments, sharing to social media, and just being an

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when all is merry and bright
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

When All Is Merry and Bright

I love the Christmas season. The lights. The time spent with family. The food. Christmas Eve On Christmas Eve we typically go to church in the mid-afternoon and then spend the evening with family and friends around a table packed full of fun dishes of food, including spinach and artichoke

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Real Life Family Finance Stories
Sarah Brumley

Real Life Family Finance: An Unemployed Merchandizer

Sometimes we find ourselves in family life, struggling to maintain a budget, and think we are the only ones out there dealing with similar issues. I mean, it’s easy to look at the neighbor across the street with the new truck, your best friend who is excited to spend money

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8 line items all successful budgets should have
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

8 Line Items All Successful Budgets Should Have

I’m going to keep this short and sweet today as I know you are likely busy putting the finishing touches on the holiday planning, but I want to give you a few things to consider as we head toward a new month and, depending on the goals you have, a

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reasons not to give up lattes for financial success
Frugal Living
Sarah Brumley

3 Reasons Not To Give Up Lattes for Financial Success

I’m about to broach a subject that’s likely to make a lot of people squirm. I’d bet that if you are the budgeter in your home, the one responsible for the money, you are flinching a bit regarding the title of this post. And yet, I’m all about real life

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inspire your goals
Tools + Resources
Sarah Brumley

Inspiring Your Goals: Blogs, Books, and More

As we head toward a New Year (it’s coming up quick) and start to envision what our goals and dreams are for 2019, I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few blogs and books that I’ve found inspiring when it comes to my goals in

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15 ways to effectively destroy your budget
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

15 Ways to Effectively Destroy Your Budget

Although there are probably an unlimited number of ways you can destroy your budget, I’ve decided to dedicate today’s post to just fifteen of the ones I deem to be the most effective. Method 1: Underestimating the Power of ATM Fees If you use your debit card on a regular

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

Holiday Gifting: The Temptation to Overspend at the Last Minute

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right? Holiday Gifting: The Temptation to Overspend at the Last Minute If you are anything like me you’ve done one of two things by this time of the holiday season. You’ve either: completed your gift shopping but are still

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how to keep pets and your budget
Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How To: Pets and Your Budget

Having a pet can be a really special experience for the whole family. Pets become best friends and family and they depend on us to care for them, despite where our finances might sit this week. That’s why I believe it’s so important to first and foremost make sure you

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are you saying yes and no to the right things
Financial Goals
Sarah Brumley

Are You Saying Yes and No to the Right Things?

I’d just like to mention that January 1 is coming. I don’t know about you but, for me, January 1 is typically filled with feelings of apprehension and regret. Apprehension because I’ve likely set a goal or made a resolution that is going to be tough to meet and I

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Real Life Family Finance Stories
Sarah Brumley

Real Life Family Finance: A Massage Therapist

Sometimes we find ourselves in family life, struggling to maintain a budget, and think we are the only ones out there dealing with similar issues. I mean, it’s easy to look at the neighbor across the street with the new truck, your best friend who is excited to spend money

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