Whether you’re patiently awaiting the end of the school year or dreading summer vacation entirely, it’s likely you haven’t given much thought to what school supply shopping will look like next year. And while I don’t think you need to rush to the store just yet to grab all those
We spend much of our lives in the comparison trap. We see actresses lose the baby weight right after birth, models keep their “perfect” shapes no matter their age and others find success in ways we never imagined. But more often than not, comparison hinders our own progress and this
We’ve all been there at one point or another, wondering how to keep our friends and maintain our budget at the same time. It starts with a friend calling to ask if you want to go to dinner. You look at that well-planned budget for the month, and suddenly you
Creating a grocery budget can feel challenging and a bit overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, I’m sharing my three tips to help you create and maintain a family grocery budget that works for you so that you can achieve financial success in other areas
It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered Quarter 2 of 2024. In fact, we’re over halfway through April if you’re listening to this in real time, and I thought today would be a perfect time to give you a little insight into what’s happening in my life – with my
If your goal is to get out of debt – whether it’s this year or sometime far into the future – you might have wondered how much money you should allocate to paying down debt each month. Well, you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about this very topic
If you’ve ever read any blog post, Pinterest pin, or book on creating a budget, planning for the future, or saving, then you may feel that the topic of emergency funds gets more attention than it deserves. Perhaps you’ve struggled […]
It’s the final day of the Lemon Blessings Spring Cleaning Challenge and it’s been a whirlwind of a week! You’ve accomplished seven days of reflection in your family, personal, and home life, and I hope and pray that you are seeing great results come from […]
It’s Saturday at last! I don’t know about you, but Saturday morning in my home typically finds us doing all the chores we haven’t had time to finish over the course of the week. Afterward, we normally go to the mall, on a hike, or to the library. The afternoon
It’s finally Friday, folks, and the perfect day to talk about one of my favorite subjects: marriage.
Justin and I have been married for 12 years this summer. We’ve been through our share of ups and downs, but he’s still my favorite person in the whole world. I love hanging out
Thursday is one of my favorite days of the week. My kids have a late start day, and since I work while they are in school, Thursday mornings are a relaxed time that includes more discussion with my girls. It’s a sweet time for us, and I know that it
Raising kids and sticking to a budget is no easy feat, especially when summer vacation hits. Today I’m offering five kid-related expenses to consider so that you can embrace the warmer months without the added financial stress. Sound like something you want? Well then, let’s get started. 5 Kid-Related Expenses