Whether you clean houses, mow lawns, have your own law practice, or write a blog, you are an entrepreneur. If you’re looking for innovative ways to make money besides being someone’s employee, then you’re an entrepreneur. While it’s definitely not the easy way out, creating your own enterprise has some serious benefits. For some, the main […]
May 2015 Debt Repayment Progress Report
We had a great May! It was one of our higher months for income and debt repayment! The weather has been gorgeous (though we could use some rain). We have most of our garden planted, though we still have to put in our potatoes and sweet potatoes. We’ve been picking strawberries and the raspberries should […]
Making the Most of Your Mornings
I have the best of intentions for productive mornings when we’re snuggling into bed at night. I often plan to get up early and have a whole list of things I want to accomplish before the kids wake up. However, when the alarm goes off, I’m suddenly feeling less ambitious. “Just a few more minutes,” I tell myself. […]
Taxi-phobia: How I Learned to Love Uber
I have always had a fear of taxis. My imagination gets a little too wild and creative when I think of all the possible scary taxi scenarios. I don’t get anxious about many things, but getting in the car with a stranger (who could be a creepy bad guy) and then having to pay him […]
National 529 Day– Get $50 When You Start a 529 College Savings Plan
Math nerds celebrate Pi Day (3.14). Personal Finance nerds celebrate National 529 Day (5-29)! What? You didn’t know that was a thing? Okay, so neither did I until I was invited to be a blog ambassador for ScholarShare, California’s 529 College Savings Plan. I spent a day in Los Angeles learning all about 529 college […]
Benefits of Blogging for Accountability (…and why I started blogging)
Just the other day, a reader asked me about how blogging was helping us to reach our financial goals and what advice I have for people who are thinking about starting a blog for personal accountability. Readers often ask advice on starting a blog, especially a blog to chronicle their financial journey. I always hesitate […]
What are your kids learning from you about money?
Enjoy this insightful guest post from Mark at BareBudgetGuy. I know I did! My mom always said that nothing compensates for good, clear communication. This is especially true in marriage. When the kids are finally in bed after a long day, and my wife and I finally have a few minutes to have some […]
8 Great Ways to Save Money on Laundry
With a family of six, there’s never a shortage of laundry. Some days there is not an end in sight. I always feel so accomplished when all the hampers are empty and the drawers are full, though it’s only a matter of hours before the laundry begins to pile up again. With a task as […]
Sunday: The Secret to Week-Long Productivity
I don’t claim to have it all together, but I enjoy a happy, balanced, and productive life. I’m sure there are lots of contributing factors, but I believe much of it boils down to one day a week. Sunday is my secret weapon to being productive and getting things done. The funny thing is that I […]
Everything Muffins– Healthy Banana Zucchini Berry Muffins
Everything muffins are packed full of healthy things, but still taste like a treat. They are very versatile, so you can adapt the recipe to what you have on hand. Your ingredients can be fresh or frozen. They’re never the same muffin twice, but they’re always moist and delicious. We don’t buy many pre-made treats […]
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