Here’s a warm welcome to those visiting from the Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family show. We ran out of time for our “fun” fall budgeting segment, but here is a little more info on that dreaded topic – budgeting. Friends, […]
5 Ways To Spring Clean Your Finances & Save Thousands!
Mar5
Pin this for later I need this reminder because it’s that time of the year when everyone is talking spring cleaning, de-cluttering and new ways to freshen up the home. There’s nothing more freeing than emptying out all the old baggage and […]
Becoming: Creative, Purposeful, Frugal
Jan24
Mark your Calendar for Becoming 2018. I can’t believe that I am announcing that registration for our seventh annual Becoming Conference is open. I am over the top thrilled to invite you to join us!! Whether you come alone (take the […]
Are You Ready to Find the Perfect Home?
Jul27
Figuring out how to find the perfect home can be both exciting, yet overwhelming at the same time. Owning a home is one of the largest financial milestones, but with the right tips and guidance you can get there. We finally […]
We Did It!! (5 Simple Steps we took to make it happen)
Apr12
We did it! I still can’t believe it’s ours. For the last few weeks, we’ve been taking a Sunday evening family walk through the woods, strolling along leisurely trails, jumping rocks across beautiful creeks and listening to the rustling of […]
Present, Presents, Presence: pre-holiday encouragement
Nov11
As the holidays arrive, stoves simmer, and families reunite, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year resonates in our hearts. Our desire is to welcome guests to our home with beautifully adorned decorations, deliciously homemade delights and ambiance that rivals […]
What Our Eldest is Learning about Credit Score Killers
Sep29
Parenting adult children. I can’t believe I’m actually typing that, but reality has hit. While our baby girl still has six years before she leaves for college, our eldest son is officially an adult, as in, on his own and managing incredibly well without […]
My Mom’s Crazy Money Lesson (& how it still impacts me decades later)
May12
Seventh grade cheerleading. The moment had finally come. I made the squad. Yes, thee cheerleading squad and it was time to buy the uniform. The school provided the skirt, but we had to purchase the sweater. Now during this certain […]
One Quick Money Win Today!
Mar22
Our credit card statement came this week and I saw money flushed down the invisible money toilet. Even though I often share credit card’s potential for danger, the fact that 69% of all bankruptcies filed state credit card debt as the #1 […]
Flying to Freedom: Climbing out of Debt
Feb10
Over 70% of Americans are financially stressed. How is that for a welcoming and “I’m so glad you’re here” statement to this most encouraging post? 🙂 Yes, three out of four of us reading this article have stress which impacts our […]
Raising Money Saving Kids
Jul26
This coming weekend, I co-host my 5th annual Becoming Conference . As I prepare for one of my money saving workshops, I dusted off some prior posts and even after a few years of writing this, I still stand by all […]
The Challenge of Paying for College
Jun1
I’ve had some mommy moments these last few weeks. This summer, I only have three weeks when my “babies” will all together and last week was one of them. I can’t even tell you how wonderful it was, but I realize […]
Let’s Stop These Money Mistakes Now
Dec19
As the holidays greet us and this last week meets us with trips to the stores, charges on our credit cards and anxiety that shouldn’t occur during this “most wonderful time of the year,” I’ve decided to re-visit some of […]
(Non Toy) Gifts That Make an Impact for Years to Come
Nov18
As the holidays arrive, stoves simmer, and families reunite, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year resonates in our hearts. We want our family to know they are loved beyond measure, yet everything around us during this season equates with […]
Great Alternatives to Traditional College Education
Oct23
I can remember the specific day. Enrolled in my first year of college as a Mass Communications major, (yes, I was going to be the Today Show’s next female anchor woman), I had an epiphany. Sitting under the tutelage of […]
