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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
You guys know I love thredUP – they sent me a credit and today I’m sharing what I bought with you (and I’ve purchased from them several times, on my own) as well as sharing one change I made to my closet that has revolutionized my mornings (no, really…revolutionized!). A couple of weeks ago, this …
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for American Express Serve. I applied for the Serve Cash Back card to facilitate my review and received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. With the holidays fast approaching, we’ve been buckling down on our spending. Getting our finances under control …
Do you have a little ballerina in your life? When Claire started taking ballet, I as so excited to buy her a little leotard and tights and ballet shoes. It turned out that my petite child with her miniature feet (she’s four-years-old and just barely outgrowing her size 6 shoes!) was super hard to shop …
If you read my post from last week about making plans, you know I’m on a mission to get my finances in order. And as I learned last year, blogging is expensive. One of my blogging priorities this year was to create a blog budget (and just as importantly, stick to it). Coming up with …
