Today I have a guest post from Rachel Cruze, who is amazing. I may be geeking out a little bit over here. But it’s for good reason. Rachel is awesome, and her recent book, Love Your Life Not Theirs has been an inspiration and guide for my own family finances. Today Rachel is talking about the…
Why You Need an Emergency Fund
So, I’ve started a 60 Day Budgeting Challenge (you can sign up for it here), and with that, I’m really taking a hard look at our own finances – where we excel, where we need help, what I want our money to do for us. I’m not, by any means or in any way, shape…
15 Fun and Free Outdoor Activities for Kids
I don’t love Texas summers (they’re hot, y’all, and I don’t mean “kind of” hot…I mean blistering, stifling, oppressive heat basically from May through October). But I do love the idea of summer (my California roots are to thank, no doubt) and I do love being outside. I am always looking for new things to…
How to Use a Cash Envelope System
We’ve been using a cash envelope system for years now (not always consistently, to be honest…but recently this has become a way of life). Using cash envelopes is SO helpful, and such a game-changer, that it inspired the Spend Well Budgeting System (also, my old system was ugly, and I wanted something cuter…ha). Today I…
Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
Thanksgiving is one of the largest eating days of the year. While it is a time to be thankful, much of the holiday is devoted to the feast. If you’re serving Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may be wondering how you can save money. Whether you start shopping early or buy packaged food, when it…
Why You Should Pay Cash Every Chance You Get
Let’s be honest. It’s much easier and faster to reach for your debit or credit card when paying for something. However, saving a few minutes here and there could lead to big problems. Not only are you apt to spend more money, but you could have your identity stolen. Let’s take a closer look at…
Inspiring Financial Books to Help You Take Control of Your Money
Do you want to change your financial position? Would you like to get out of debt once and for all? Maybe you have goals that you’re having trouble reaching. These books can inspire you to reach harder for your goals and will give you the steps you need to be successful. This post contains affiliate…
7 Things You Should be Saving For
You may feel that you’re in a place that you don’t need to worry about having a savings account, but you’d be surprised! There are always things to save for. On the other hand, you may be someone living paycheck to paycheck and may wonder what you should be saving for. Either way, there’s always something…
Love Your Life Not Theirs: Book Review
I wish I had been smarter with my money when I was younger, but I wasn’t. I wish we’d realized that the things we were buying and the debt we’ve been accruing all these years were not worth it, but we didn’t. Hindsight is 20/20, and in this case, that’s a great thing. I mean, yeah…it’s pretty sucky that…
4 Reasons Why You Can’t Save Money
Saving money allows you to pay for unexpected life events without having to pull out your credit card to pay for it. You simply put money aside so you can have it when you need it. Sounds simple, right? It’s an idea that most people believe in, yet so few actually accomplish. According to a…