We did it. We paid off all our debt. After years of watching our debt creep up and then slowly back down again (rinse, wash, repeat), we finally nipped it in the bud completely. In one fell swoop, we went from indebted to creditors to financial freedom. And you know what? It feels amazing. But …
If you’re a working parent, you’ve likely been down the summer camp road before. Summer camps aren’t just for fun…they’re sometimes a necessary means of childcare during the summer months when our kids would normally be in school. But summer camps are expensive, yo! So how do you find the best cheap summer camps? No …
I can’t stop with these affirmation cards, you guys. They are my current favorite thing to make – they legit bring me so much joy when I see them all printed out! I hope you love these printable money affirmation cards, too – the newest in my affirmation cards series! {Want more free tools? Get a free …
When I was in high school, I was way into thrift stores. It was a good time to be in thrift stores. Grunge was all the rage, and there’s no better place to find colored cords, slouchy, holey jeans and cool 70s sweaters than your local Goodwill. Or at least, that was the case in …
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 …