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How to Afford a Long Distance Relationship

  August 12

Back in the olden days (like 3ish years ago), hubs and I had to have a major long distance relationship. I went to grad school three hours away from him. We spent the first few months of our marriage apart. Then, he went to Grenada and we spent even more months apart. It was crazy. … Continued

It Turns Out Kids Want to Be Millionaires

  August 6

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen me getting ready to head out for my first public speaking gig as Budget Blonde this past Monday! It was seriously so much fun. I really want to do it again. I was fortunate to get the gig through a friend of mine who works … Continued

Three Tips For Leaving Your Job On A Good Note

  August 4

I’m out and about today doing my first paid public speaking gig as Budget Blonde. 🙂 It should be pretty fun. I’ll be out at Rutgers University teaching some awesome high school students how to become millionaires. There will be talk of Beyonce. It should be epic. So, in the meantime, please welcome my friend … Continued

Become a Paid Freelance Blogger Coaching Program

  July 29

Have you ever wanted to be a writer online? Like, a real, legitimate people-pay-you for your words type of writer? Well, I’ve been freelancing over 5 years, and I want to share some wisdom with you one-on-one. Why Now? I’ve shared wisdom for free over the past few years of course, and I’ll continue to do … Continued

The Single Best Baby Product We’ve Used

  July 28

The hubs and I thought long and hard about what we wanted for our twins. What was the best baby product, we wondered. What was the one thing we just had to have? In a world of excessive baby culture, we wanted to be careful to not go all psycho new parent overboard, but there was one … Continued

If It’s Not Working, Change Your Methods

  July 21

It’s the beginning of another week, folks, and I had to pop in and say how much I appreciated all of the e-mails and comments that I got last Monday when I wrote about trying to find balance. Writing is such good therapy for me. It always has been, and I had many of you … Continued

Tips from an Experienced, Financially Savvy Mom

  July 16

I’m so happy to welcome Catherine from Plunged in Debt to the blog. Catherine is someone I’ve always looked up to. She has the most beautiful little girl, and she works so hard to keep her budget straight and enjoy her family all at the same time. I asked her to share some of her … Continued

Teaching My Kids About Financial Literacy + Ipad Giveaway

  July 15

It’s always been important to me to have children who are financially literate. I’ve often said that understanding money is one of the most important things in the world. Now, people argue with me and say, “No, Cat. Family and friends are the most important thing in the world,” but notice I didn’t say money is the … Continued

Asking For Advice: I Need Balance

  July 14

For the past few months, I have been so, so unsettled. And I really hate that feeling. With moving across the country, figuring out how to care for the babies, being away from all family, having hubs get used to a completely different and very hectic schedule at the hospital, etc. etc. etc. I felt … Continued

5 Tips for Scoring Big at Thrift Stores

  July 9

Please welcome my friend Alice, who I actually got to meet in real life! Alice is a personal finance and fashion blogger in Baton Rouge, LA. She blogs at Earning My Two Cents and What I Really Wear. Enjoy… Thrift shopping can be a great way to save money and expand your wardrobe. Plus, it’s … Continued
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