Learning thanksgiving through simple living
As we go forward with our financial journey with Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, I have realized a trend. Baby Step 2, getting out of debt, is widely discussed but the other steps are severely lacking in content. There is little on the web about the other steps compared to numero dos. However, in order to... Continue Reading →
Wrapping paper is such a waste of money. I'm just being honest. I hate buying the stuff. First you have to pick the wrapping paper out (don't forget the tape!), then you have to take precious time to wrap the gift (a skill I have never mastered), just to have it torn to shreds in... Continue Reading →
(This article is one of two. This first one will give you an idea of what it is like to work for Instacart and the second I will show you how much I made vs hours worked.) Side hustles are a great way to earn extra money. You guys, there is a whole new world... Continue Reading →
I have been working for Instacart now for about 7 months. It is one of my favorite side hustles. However, as a stay at home mama, I don't have a big window of opportunity to work a whole lot. My hubby doesn't get home until 5:30-6:15ish every night so that doesn't leave me much time... Continue Reading →
I am so ready for fall. It has been a blazing hot summer and some crisp cool air and a chai tea latte sounds just about right. Even though we generally homeschool all year round, August/ September is when my kiddos transition into new levels. I have a preschooler, a kindergartener, a first grader and... Continue Reading →
My hubby and I have always been cost conscious. We bought our home way under the amount we were approved for. We purchased most of our cars with cash. And when we did finance our van, we bought it for $16,000 with $4,000 down payment and a 2% interest rate, knowing we were going to... Continue Reading →
I love the envelope system...I hate envelopes. Have you ever stood in front of a cashier trying to shuffle cash from various categories? It is a pain. And don't get me started on trying to store those big bulky things in your wallet. Have you looked at the price of envelope system wallets? Crazy! With... Continue Reading →
"What am I supposed to do with all these crazy kids while I am trying to homeschool?!" This is the question has caused me more hours searching the internet than I care to admit. How am I supposed to juggle all the different age groups? How can I keep my two very energetic bouncy preschool... Continue Reading →
Baby Step #1 is probably the most controversial of all of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace plan. There seems to be a constant debate whether or not $1,000 is enough in today's world or if this part of the plan is behind the times. According to the Dave Ramsey plan, $1,000 emergency fund should be enough... Continue Reading →
Finding a good curriculum can be super stressful. The cost can be even more so. If you have been homeschooling for any length of time, you probably know that there is no such thing as a perfect curriculum. It just doesn't exist. There is an ever increasing pressure on homeschooling families to fill their homes with... Continue Reading →
