Who said babies have to be expensive? I am due in a few weeks with baby #3 and let me tell you that I have learned that you don’t need most of the baby stuff that stores try to sell. Especially when it comes to toys. Babies tend to want to play with everything and […]
Saving Money
5 Free & Insanely Helpful Apps To Help You Get Control of Your Money
1. Personal Capital See all your accounts in one place with their award-winning software. Their free tools let you manage your entire financial life from one secure place – the one app to eliminate the rest of them. They have become the go-to app for managing your total financial picture. One of my favorite features is their fee-checker […]
20 ways to use worn out clothes that you’ve never thought of
Don’t throw away those worn out clothes, instead repurpose them! There are lots of ways to repurpose clothes and breathe new life into them. We have rounded up 20 creative ideas for your worn out clothes to get you inspired to repurpose what you already have just sitting in your closet, let’s DIY! Those stretched out […]
How to finally get out of that job you hate and find work you love
Each one of us has unique giftings and skills that we have been given by our creator. The challenge sometimes is figuring out how to get them in line with our careers. In my case I feel like I stumbled around for many years in job to job doing things I was working really hard […]
How to Successfully Raise Money for Mission Trips
Previously, I discussed raising the money to fund personal financial goals such as these that are not covered by your budget or your savings. But let’s say your financial need is for a community service project or a mission trip and you know that others would like to help you reach your goal. Then there are other, more public ways, to raise the money.
20 Fabulous DIY ideas for Home Shelving
One of the key items to bring harmony to my home is simply… organization. There is nothing like coming home to a clean and organized house. Whatever I can do to make my life easier, less stressful, I totally take advantage of. When things are in order, it’s a peace of mind. There’s no frantic […]
Did you know there are Tax Deductions for Volunteer Work?
You can deduct your expenses related to volunteer work. One year when filing my taxes, I used Taxcut rather than one of the free tools I mentioned to get free state tax filing. I should have taken my own advice . . . .
15 ways to have a Fun and Cheap Family Night
When is the best day to have a family fun night? I believe that it is always a good day to gather the family. For me, being with family can build lasting memories and time honored traditions. And, there is no better way to enjoy time with loved ones than by having a fun family […]