What do you think of when you hear the word “budget?” I used to think of how boring my life was going to be once […]
Money Matters, Seasonal
5 Money Lessons I learned in 2020
2020… that was a wild ride wasn’t it? Some people were more effected by the events of 2020 than others, but it’s safe to say […]
Money Matters, Seasonal
What we spent on Christmas this year
Well 2020 sure feels like it was 5 years long and 5 minutes long all at the same time. I can’t believe it’s already Christmas […]
Seasonal
How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday! I love the traditions, the family time, and, of course, the food! Hosting Thanksgiving can get expensive though, especially if […]
Money Matters
5 Money Habits to Master
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Unknown If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course […]
Food, Money Matters
15 Cheap Dinner Recipes for when you’re starting or re-starting a budget
These past few months I’ve been watching our grocery spending creep up and up. I’ve narrowed it down to a few different reasons: -Increased cost […]
Food
What to stock your pantry with for cheap and easy meals
One of the easiest ways to cut your monthly expenses is to take a look at your food budget. Obviously going out to eat adds […]
Food, Money Matters
A Beginner’s Guide to Grocery Shopping on a Budget
How we cut our grocery bill in half I remember looking at our upcoming bills and not being sure how we were going to pay […]
Money Matters
The top 5 YouTube videos about money for kids
When I was in elementary school I remember learning how to write a check, balance a checkbook and what debt was. That’s the extent of […]
Family
What I’m focusing on in this season- A life update
Can I just address the elephant in the room for a minute? What hasn’t 2020 brought us? I probably shouldn’t even say that because I […]