Spring is Coming Spring is coming and I am so excited! Right now as I am writing this it is 2 degrees outside and I am over it. But as I see more spring cleaning post, I know there is so much that goes beyond spring cleaning. However, if You…
I hope you have found the free downloads on this site useful. If you haven’t found them yet they are under the Resources tab. I have always had such a passion for things that help keep me organized and planner printables are at the top of my list…
Pumpkin Carving Party This will be our second annual pumpkin carving party! The tradition started when we moved into our new home. We had previously sold our house in the “city” and moved out into the “country”. I joke because, in my opinion, we are not…
Can you believe it is already almost time to go back to school? Where we live it just started to be warm enough to do fun activities outside and now we are saddened that it is almost over. But the reason I love summer so much is that it seems…
Monday’s are like mini New Years. It is a new beginning to the week and a chance to accomplish things you may not have the week before. Were you trying to stick to a diet but slipped? Start again Monday. In order to have a strong Monday you need…
Did you know that the interest you pay on your car loan is based on the amount of principal you owe? By paying down your principle, you are reducing the amount of interest you will pay. The best part is it is actually easier than you may think to reduce…
Spending time with your friends is just as important as self-care. We all need someone to bond with, chat with, and just be able to enjoy their company. But sometimes when we have to cut back on expenses we think that means we can no longer hang out with…
When we started working on plans to build our house the front porch was the most important thing to me. I grew up in the south and just loved those southern porches with rocking chairs. I envisioned life at a slower pace just relaxing on my porch. Summer is the…
Trying to pay bills and create a budget can seem overwhelming if not possible when you are already behind on paying your bills. However, by taking a few steps you can start to get yourself back on track sooner than you think. Where to Start If you are behind on…
We are a family with a lot of electronics. I honestly feel like my daughter is on her phone 24/7. Somehow though it all seems justified because we are such a technology-driven society. However, I noticed it was starting to affect us getting a good nights sleep. For…
Keeping ourselves motivated is half the battle! Motivation comes and goes, and for me, it changes by the hour. By implementing a few things in your routine you can find some motivation to get you through! Here are 5 ways to stay on track. 1. Start Your Day With a…
Meal planning is one of those actions you can take today to not only help your budget but maybe a bit of time too. I have always struggled to stick with a meal plan. I would try to plan out meals for the month all in one day. But then…
The truth about side hustles is in the name. It is meant to be on the side to bring in extra income. Think hard about why you are choosing to do a side hustle. If it’s to pay off debt, have you evaluated other factors already? For example, I…
Teacher appreciation week is coming up quickly. What a better way to show your thanks to your children’s hard-working teachers than sending in a gift. But when you are trying to stick to a budget, sometimes buying more than one gift can add up pretty quickly. Gift…
You may recall my post about the importance of self-care. If not you can read about it here. In my post, one of the options was a nice long bath. What also helps besides just taking a moment to relax is what you put in the baths. Bath Salts…
It is hard to find motivation on a daily basis to keep up with our goals. But keeping ourselves motivated is half the battle! Motivations come and goes, and for me, it changes by the hour. By implementing a few things in your routine you can find some motivation to…
Improving Your Finances I have come up with 8 simple ways you can start improving your finances today. These can help give you the push to start thinking even bigger and start thinking of more ways to improve your finances. But let’s not get to far ahead yet…
There is something about spring that just makes you want to create a fresh start. It may not be as intense as New Year’s resolutions but maybe a little refreshing. The warmer weather makes me want to open all my windows and let the fresh air in. It…
It is almost officially the spring season! For many that means it is time to start thinking of gardens and plants. For some, it is just a stepping stone to summer. I seriously can not wait for summer! But I love spring as well. I love having the chance to…
I once heard a quote that kind of stuck with me in life. “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do but will get you nowhere. ” I had really hoped it was some great quote by some really wise person, but it turns…