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Smarty Pig Bank Review

August 6

Just a few short months ago, I told you about my initial experience with Smarty Pig, an online bank that encourages you to save for specific items. Well, I’m really excited to write in and update you on the process because I just finished my first goal! But wait, let’s back up so I can tell … Continued

What Olympic Gymnastics And Budgeting Have In Common

August 1

I’ve always been a fan of Olympic gymnastics since I was a little girl. I’m consistently impressed by the gymnasts’ skill, dedication, and incredible power. Now that I’m older, I’m even more amazed that the women gymnasts in particular are all teenagers who devote the majority of their lives to their passion and their sport. … Continued

Quarter Life Crisis Or Quarter Life Opportunity?

July 30

We hear a lot about the “mid life crisis” and more recently, as people my age are having a harder time finding work, the “quarter life crisis.” Older generations might scoff at the idea of this “quarter life crisis.” After all, they say, what do young people like me have to worry about? The truth is: … Continued

The Benefit of Embracing Minimalism

July 26

I’m a big believer that the state of our home reflects the state of our lives. Back in the day when I first got married, I felt like everything in my home was a hot mess. There was mail everywhere, books everywhere, and way too many clothes (which I hardly wore anyway since my job … Continued

Why It’s So Hard To Give Stuff Away

July 23

Have you ever struggled with giving something away? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In the United States alone, there are over 60,000 storage facilities that each can hold dozens to hundreds of units. We as an American culture are endlessly attached to our stuff, because our culture associates “things” with wealth or success. We … Continued

What To Do When Your Budget Doesn’t Work

July 21

I am obsessed with budgets, y’all. I love to make them, love to write about them, and I love to use them. But, you probably already knew that. This time around, however, I am feeling a little pinch. I am feeling uneasy. I am feeling like I’ve pretty much done all I could to live … Continued

5 Foolproof Ways To Make Money Online

July 17

Do you have a family vacation you want to go on? An addiction to beautiful shoes? A bunch of debt you want to pay off? Perhaps you just got laid off or, like many of my friends, moved to a foreign country where you are not permitted to work without a visa. Or, do you … Continued

Tips On Meal Planning From A Super Wife (Hint: It’s Not Me)

July 3

Have you ever wondered how those superwives plan out every meal? Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, it would be so nice to be all organized and know what we’re having for dinner?” Sheesh, me too. It’s a good thing I met a superwife and convinced her to give me all her secrets. Meet … Continued

An Introvert’s Guide to Blogger Conferences

June 29

There’s a reason I’m a blogger: I enjoy the comfort of my computer screen. For me, it’s much harder to break out of my shell and actually (gasp!) speak to people face to face. I have a feeling that I’m not alone among others in the writing profession. So, here are a few tips for navigating … Continued

Lessons Learned: Grenada 1 Year In

June 22

Six days into my move to Grenada, I wrote how it changed me. {Update to new readers, I left the shiny land of the U.S.A. to move to the beautiful yet still developing Caribbean country of Grenada last year.} That first impression of peace and beauty waned a little but came then full circle. It’s … Continued