Thank you for calling me cheap. I guess I prefer the term frugal, but I can see why you think I'm such a cheapskate. When you look at me and my family, it's as if you see people who are living without. Poor us, right? HA! Wrong! I see a family who uses their money well. We have budgeted to know where every last penny goes. We give generously - both to family and friends on the holidays, ...
The ONE THING I Would Change After My First Delivery
I don't know about the rest of you, but I like to be informed. Matter of fact - I need to be informed! There seems to be a lot of anxiety on my part when I don't know what to expect. So - surprise, surprise - I did a LOT of research before giving birth to my first baby. I asked all of my mommy friends what to expect. Some were more than happy to oblige, but others told me you share the ...
Tips for Becoming a Work at Home Mom
Awhile back I shared the story of how I became a WAHM. Many of you have since reached out and let me know how inspiring that was to you, which makes me so glad! But you have also had a lot of questions. You want to know my general tips for becoming a work at home mom because not everyone's story looks exactly the same. So today I share with you my eight tips for becoming a work at home ...
Money Conversations: How to Have Them {In One Simple Step!}
Do you want to know how to talk about money? Maybe you want to talk it over with your partner. Or perhaps you need to ask a family member some financial questions. Or maybe you're going to the bank to get your first loan. Regardless, I want to share with you what I have found to work in how to talk about money. So let's get started. Let me start by saying this. You are not going to find an ...
The Power of Words in a Marriage
Our words have so much power - often even more than we realize! Our words can tear another down or build another one up. We often tend to lash out at those we love most because we feel safe with them. Yet we have to realize the power of our words. Let's rewind a few years... Andrew and I had just started dating. By my standards, we said "I love you" very early - at just five weeks. Shortly ...
How to Become a WAHM: My Story
I get asked all the time how I got the jobs I have and how I'm able to stay home with our son all day while also earning an income. Basically people want to know how to become a WAHM. Some people are just stumped that my husband and I are able to live on his teacher's salary (in South Dakota - the lowest paying state in the nation for teachers), while others get visibly upset and jealous. It's ...
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