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One Mom’s Tips to Financially Prepare for a Baby

  October 24

By the time you read this, I will be on a plane heading back to the States for good. The 2+ years that I spent living in the Caribbean are now over. I’m sad. So sad. Yet, at the same time, I knew this journey had to come to an end. That was the deal … Continued

How to Handle Winning the Lottery or Any Financial Windfall

  October 22

Hey blog peeps!! I am leaving Grenada on Thursday!! For good! Ahhh! So, while I pack up my life, shed a few tears, and settle some things at work, I hope you enjoy two awesome guest posts this week. This first one is from Sean Bryant who is the personal finance blogger behind One Smart … Continued

All Your Twin & Pregnancy Questions Answered! :)

  October 14

First of all, I feel like I have to keep saying thanks to all of you. It’s probably the hormones, but I’m feeling extra grateful for my online community. I may or may not have cried reading all of your sweet comments last week. Thank you for taking the time to write them. Thanks for … Continued

Questions To Ask Yourself When Taking a Loan for a Car

  October 13

Hi everyone! Hope you’re having a great weekend! Please enjoy the following guest post, and if you are interested in contributing to Budget Blonde, please e-mail me at Cat BudgetBlonde com. With the exception of a house, a car is likely to be one of the largest purchases you will make. And, as … Continued

How to Shop Smart for an Engagement Ring

  October 8

The following is a guest post. If you have something completely awesome to contribute to Budget Blonde, please e-mail it to me at Cat BudgetBlonde com. You have the girl, you’ve spoken to her father, and you’re ready to pop the big question: “Will You Marry Me?” Those are the four words that … Continued

My Life Altering Two-For-One Deal

  October 7

I’ve been trying to figure out how I’m going to tell all of you about the last few weeks, because they’ve been the most terrifying, exciting, and most uncertain weeks of my entire life. But first let’s start with the news… I’m pregnant! 🙂 And, if the title of this post gives you any indication … Continued

The Government Shutdown and The Extreme Importantance of Emergency Funds

  October 2

If you’ve been reading my blog for a few years, you might know that I was a United States park ranger before I moved to Grenada. I was an interpretive ranger, which meant that I worked at numerous sites around Richmond, Virginia creating history programs and giving battlefield tours. It was really awesome. I struggled … Continued

Make Your Home Fancy and Modern On A Budget

  September 26

I don’t know about you, but back when I had a TV, I could literally spend hours and hours watching HGTV. I love watching people take their homes and make them fabulous.  I guess I am just feeling the love of writing about budget design again, like the post I wrote on DIY money saving … Continued

5 Money Saving Tips for DIY and Design Projects

  September 17

Back in my early days of blogging, I posted a lot about DIY projects. When I lived in the States, I absolutely loved going to garage sales. Free box of books? Cheap solid wood furniture? Hey-yo! That was my idea of a good time. I’ve really missed completing all of my projects, so I thought it … Continued

I Do Not Have It All Together

  September 9

About two weeks ago, I wrote about getting some new freelance gigs and building a new website, and your comments were so supportive and sweet! Many of you wondered how I do so much work during the day. Michelle called me a machine! Grayson said he had no idea how I write for so many … Continued
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