As parents, I think it’s easy for us to dream big on the account of our children – to have big goals for what they will achieve today, this week, month, and even into their entire lives. While I don’t think there is anything wrong with setting goals for our
The struggle is real… If you’ve been budgeting for any period of time, it’s likely that you’ve noticed a trend. Specifically, one of the hardest parts of creating a budget and actually sticking to it is setting and keeping a grocery budget. Am I right? I’ve personally found it to be true,
I struggle a lot to keep my home free of clutter. The thing is, I live with a group of people who love to keep EVERYTHING, right down to the papers that should have been trashed years ago and the two extra coffee pots “we might need for some future
I grew up in a big family. Seven of us gathered around the table daily and we always had a few extras to feed as well. My mom practically lived at the grocery store, and Costco was a common place for her to do the majority of her shopping. My
I’m going to be completely honest: Justin and I need time alone each day without interruption from our children. It’s not that we don’t enjoy having my girls around, quite the opposite in fact, but sometimes we need to have a conversation that little ears don’t participate in. Something Had
At times it can be easy to get bogged down with the day-to-day activities and forget that we are actually valuable to those around us. I know I’ve felt that way before, and you probably have as well, which is why I think this week’s challenge is the best one
I’m frequently asked to share my method to pay off debt quickly. It always makes me laugh a little on the inside because I know, as you probably do as well, that while it might not have taken me a long time to get into debt, it’s not always an
Each year I stuff my Christmas decorations back into the large tubs I have to store them in. Normally I’m exhausted from having all the people over for weeks at a time and ready to move past the season and get on with the New Year. The problem is that,
Deciding to lose weight is a huge step and can often come with the initial desire to do so, but without the planning needed to sustain it long-term. I should know because 11 years ago my husband and I set out to lose a significant amount of weight. In fact,
If you had the chance to read my recent post about my 2019 goals, you know that we have some pretty hefty goals related to our finances this year. To meet those goals, we are going to have to make some changes in our current spending habits and, in order
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating the holiday season with friends and family and that you are now ready to get back to “regular” life and pursue your hopes and dreams for the future. I know I am! Last year offered me so many different
Welcome to 2019! I hope you had a wonderful time saying goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019. I know I did. As always, I’m ready for the new and fresh start that January 1 brings and cannot wait to tell you all the goals I plan to achieve in