You're a mom. You can do anything. (yes, even manage your money)
Start today and download my FREE Mom's Got Money starter pack!
You’ll also get updates from me.

Why You Should Go to Goa for the New Year

  December 30

The following is a guest post. I enjoy reading about new places to visit around the world, so if you want to chat about a trip you’ve been on, please e-mail me at Cat BudgetBlonde com. The New Year is right around the corner and needless to say, you are probably busy making … 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

Why Having Two Jobs Pays Off

  April 29

In a sudden burst of organizing prowess, I deleted about 2,000 messages from my inbox this past weekend. These messages, I’m ashamed to say, took me all the way back to my college days. They were far overdue for a cleaning! Amid countless messages from the hubs who was trying to explain physics to me, … Continued

How to Sweet Talk Your Way Into First Class

  January 14

I’ve been meaning to tell y’all something… I, a self proclaimed frugal chick, flew first class! Now, now. I know some of you probably have about a million frequent flier miles, and this might not be anything of note to you. However, it was my first time ever being able to do it, and let … Continued

This is {Wherever} Wednesday #24

  March 28

Howdy blog friends! I’m still battling what I now know to be an ear infection, but I have some fun reminiscing to do! Call me stubborn, but I can’t let the party stop on account of a little illness. Won’t you join me in this weekly {This is Wherever Wednesday} party? (If you’re new to my blog – hi! … Continued
ThisIsWhereverWednesday-HogKMB.jpg

This is {Wherever} Wednesday #23

  March 14

Hey friends! Happy Wednesday! Are you ready to par-tay ’cause I am! If you’ve been a reader for a while, you know it’s time to chat about the past week in Grenada (the Caribbean island I call home!) If you’re new to the blog, please consider joining the weekly {This is Wherever Wednesday} par-tay! (click here to learn … Continued
wpImg-n3XwpH.png

This is {Wherever} Wednesday #22

  March 7

Hey blog peeps! It’s Wednesday, so it’s time to chat about our past week in Grenada (the Caribbean island I call home)! So, please join the weekly {This is Wherever Wednesday} par-tay! (click here to learn what TIWW is all about). I invite all of you to link up a blog post (or just comment!) with pictures or … Continued
ThisIsWhereverWednesday-HogKMB.jpg

VLOG: Seven Months In Grenada

  March 5

I’m so glad that I started taking a video diary of how I felt about moving to the Caribbean.  If you’re new to my blog, I began vlogging about my experiences here because I selfishly wanted to remember how I adapted to such a different culture.  It’s amazing to me how much has changed since … Continued

This is {Wherever} Wednesday #22

  February 29

Well, it’s Wednesday so you know I have some Grenada stories to share at my weekly {This is Wherever Wednesday} par-tay! (click here to learn what TIWW is all about). I invite all of you to link up a blog post (or just comment!) with pictures or fun stories of where you live. It can be funny, crazy, … Continued
ThisIsWhereverWednesday-HogKMB.jpg

This is {Wherever} Wednesday #21

  February 22

What a fun week we’ve had here in Grenada: We enjoyed Valentine’s Day. Hubs had his first set of quizzes in med school and also a final for a short 1 credit class. Things are moving right along, and it’s hard to believe that his midterms are just a week and a half away. Needless … Continued
ThisIsWhereverWednesday-HogKMB.jpg
Copyright © Catherine Alford.  Designed & Developed with by LizTheresa.com