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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If we are being honest we can say: it’s the worst time of the year for budgets. With the rising cost of toys, books, food, and decorations, it’s no wonder that January 1st comes with the need to put huge restrictions, not only on our eating habits but those of our