The "Command Center" Reality Check I have a "command center" of sorts by the entryway with a key rack, mail holder, and dry-erase calendar. I plan on completely re-doing this area, but it’s currently at the low end of my to-do list (it’s a want, not a need!)…
Happy Fall, everyone! Can you believe we're already entering the holiday season? Whether this year has flown by or felt like a marathon, I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share a few recent opportunities and reminders to help you save money and maybe even earn a litt…
By now you know that one of my favorite phrases is "It All Adds Up" and it's something I say regularly. It’s the perfect motto for this era, where technology has evolved and made it easier than ever to make extra cash from the comfort of your home. So, how do you…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. My Mom was a victim, and I was a victim of child abuse. You truly never know what someone is going through! I'm an introvert, but I become an extrovert around the few people I feel safe and loved by. I was told that talking about…
I remember being a kid when saving always had a clear, exciting purpose. I wanted those JNCOs (you remember those!) and a new fishing pole. I'd do chores, save my allowance, and every penny had a target. As adults, however, the challenge of distinguishing wants from needs …
As you know, I can rarely tell a short story! So, here’s another little long story about how I started another fun, non-traditional side hustle. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I used to browse a forum called SlickDeals. While I initially went there for the free samples (which we…
Many moons ago, I was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom. While I absolutely loved being home, I hated asking my husband for spending money. He never said no, but it just felt weird for me. This led me to research legitimate ways to earn money from home, even before the internet w…
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, as a Category 3 storm, drowning my little town with 16.5 inches of rain . When I finally returned home, a quiet numbness washed over me. Our fixer-upper, the home we had poured our sweat and dreams into, was n…
We all know technology is a huge part of our lives, but did you know it can also be a tool to earn some extra money? I'm going to show you how with a few of my go-to apps that help me make a little extra "cha-ching!" Today we will explore one of my favorites, Ibott…
About five years ago, my dream of having some acreage—a place to garden and raise chickens—really took root. We sold our home in November of 2021 and bought a smaller fixer-upper on 3.25 acres. Last July, I finally got my chicken coop, hoping for just five or six hens. Instead,…
Before we jump into budgeting, let's do some "pre-budgeting." I want you to grab a notebook—yes, a real paper one—and a pen. There's good reason for this: studies have shown that handwriting things down helps them stick in your brain better than typing. Now, le…
