2014 - Mom's Got Money

We Actually Did It: Our Very Minimalist Christmas

December 24

For weeks, I’ve been talking about battling materialism and consumerism for our children’s first Christmas. I’ve written about my plan to give them very few Christmas gifts and go as minimalist as possible. I’ve written about this plan across multiple sites on purpose so I would actually do it. We went back and forth on … Continued

Christmas Traditions & A Writing Wrap Up

December 17

Hi everyone! The hubs just took his final exam in psychiatry, and he is off for the next two weeks. We will be enjoying Christmas right here in NJ, and I’m hoping for a white Christmas!! Hubs already has a two week rotation scheduled covering next Christmas and New Years so this could be our … Continued

In Budgeting, There Will Be Times…

December 16

I’ve been on a journey of budgeting and frugality for years now. I’ve made mistakes, both small and large, but overall I have always had some financial sense. I really believe much of this is personality and innate. My two siblings and I all view money a little differently, so I can’t help but feel … Continued

Remembering the Ultimate Minimalist Life

December 11

Just a few days ago I called my old landlord in Grenada just to say hi. For those who are new readers (top o’ the morning to ya), I lived in Grenada, West Indies for 3 years before I became a full time blogger and a mom and a New Jersey-er. As soon as my … Continued

I Had One Goal – Did I Meet It?

December 3

At the beginning of this year, I wrote a post called “Our Only Goal for 2014” where I explained that my only New Year’s Resolution for 2014 was to maintain, maintain, maintain. In years past, I made huge goals about maxing out IRAs and saving thousands of dollars and destroying debt all at the same … Continued

Making the Holidays Special

November 25

Yesterday, I texted the hubs and asked if he wanted to get down the Christmas decorations and listen to Christmas music while we put them up. He was so happy I suggested it (and shocked) since usually he’s the one telling me it’s time to get everything together! I don’t like the rush, rush and … Continued

How to Be Minimalist and Have a Baby

November 17

There are a billion different ways to be a parent, and obviously, the hubs and I have developed our own way of doing things over the past 7.5 months (time flies doesn’t it!?) Many people don’t believe you can be minimalist and have a baby, especially if you have grandparents buying birthday gifts and Christmas … Continued

One Day at a Time & A Writing Wrap Up

November 7

I got a lot of e-mails this week, and more than one person told me they don’t know how I do all of this. And by “all of this” I assume they mean take care of the beans and run my business and try to support hubs all at the same time. My answer is … Continued

How An Emergency Fund Saved My Family

November 4

The following is a post by my friend Syed. Syed is an optometrist by day and a blogger by night. He’s also enrolled in my coaching program and is doing very well! So I’m quite pleased to welcome him to the blog today to share his story. The best way to describe having a baby … Continued

The Beans’ First Halloween & A Writing Wrap Up

October 31

Harry and Hermione would like to wish you a Happy Halloween! Aren’t these costumes so amazing? I can’t take any credit. My mom, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law made the entire thing! Halloween is supposed to be freezing cold up here. I’m not sure I’m ready for it at all. In fact, I wanted to sort of … Continued

Year: 2014