We are officially in November and only six weeks away from Christmas. Six weeks! I don’t know about you but time seems to go much faster for me once the busyness of the holiday seasons hits. ...
Money Management
Using Self-Sufficiency as a Financial Independence Tool
It started with moving to the new house, then I switched my diet to whole foods, and here lately I’ve been glued to homesteading blogs. Little by little an addiction to self-sufficient living has ...
How to Practice Delayed Gratification to Get What You Really Want
Did you set goals earlier this year whether they were for your life or your finances? Have you stopped to consider how those goals tie in to your ‘ultimate goal’ or what you really want out of ...
Holiday Shopping Tips for Parents on a Budget
I know it’s still only fall, but parents know that it’s prime time for planning gift lists and creating a budget for holiday spending. When it comes to buying your kids Christmas gifts, it’s important ...
7 Smart Ways to Save Money on Whole Foods
I have become obsessed. Completely addicted to eating a whole foods diet. It started last month when I decided to do the Whole 30. (It’s basically just a strict paleo diet in which you can only ...
How to Get Out of a Job You Don’t Like
It’s no secret that not everyone is in love with their job. Back when I rode the train to high school for a year I’ll never forget how sad and zombie-like most of the passengers looked as they went ...