Sure, you’ve already created your monthly budget and you are happily moving forward. Today, I’m going to throw a bit of a wrench into that, with the hope that you will be able to save even more than you already planned to. Encouragement Challenge: Sacrifice for Gain Pick a small
If you had told me 12 years ago that I’d be tracking each and every penny that came in and out of our home, I’d have thought you crazy. Seriously crazy. At the time I was running our budget off of whatever scrap piece of paper was at my disposal
As we approach this third month of this year, it’s getting more and more fun to have these savings challenges motivate us throughout the months. I hope you are enjoying them as much as I am. March Savings Challenge: Exciting Ways to Save a Little More For the month of
As expected, the month of February was a bit harder than the initial excitement that came with January. Despite the ups and downs, though, I think we can honestly say that we are still taking great steps in the right direction each and every week. Our February Debt Recap Sometimes
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss I don’t know about you, but I love to exercise my brain. I love to experience new things through the lives of characters in books, travel
When Justin and I first started out on our journey to better our finances, we really struggled with inconsistent expenses. Honestly, it took us over a year to figure out what they were, but those quarterly, biannually, and annual expenses really took a toll on the progress we’d hoped to
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE finding new resources to incorporate into my everyday life in the form of books, blogs, and podcasts. This month, is no different, and I have several fantastic options for you to choose from. Books, Bloggers, and Podcasts: February Edition You’ll quickly find
I love having one area of my home that is specifically designed for family communication and I can tell you that without it, my family would be lost, my house would always be a mess, and kids’ papers would never make it back to school. I’m serious. Our communication center
Red is my favorite color. Not just any red, mind you, but that bluish red that all the Valentine’s Day décor comes out in. It’s my favorite, and I just can’t help but snatch up all the cute red mugs at Starbucks and the little red tins I can use
We’ve had seven doctor appointments and two emergency room visits over the past two months. Not to mention, I’m going to start earning frequent flier miles at our local pharmacy. At the time, it’s necessary, right? No one wants to deal with influenza or pneumonia (several bouts of it) without
When you are feeling under the weather and have to go to the doctor or, in extreme situations, the hospital, it’s not always clear what the final bill will be when it’s all said and done. Trust me, I understand. We’ve been blindsided more than once by a large medical
There’s nothing like receiving a huge influx of cash into your bank account. It’s exciting, a bit intimidating and, if you aren’t careful, can ruin all of the progress you’ve made to date with regard to your finances. Tax Refunds: How To Manage The Influx of Cash Of course, there