We have all been faced with a monstrous amount of debt. Sometimes it’s credit cards, medical bills, student loans, or car payments. Debt can feel like you are taking on a monster with a sling a shot. How to Stay Motivated to Pay Off Debt One of the easiest ways to stay motivated while paying…
As a first-time mom, I thought it was totally normal for kids to drink juice throughout the day. They are thirsty, so you give them juice that says 100% real juice and is marketed as healthy for kids, right? Well after my son had some gastrointestinal issues, I was informed by our pediatrician that kids…
Having a jacket that you can’t zip up during the wintertime just stinks. If it’s your favorite, most comfortable and warmest jacket, that is just the worst! So, this jacket is technically my husband’s jacket, but I love it and wear it often. When the zipper snagged and eventually broke a 4-inch section off, I…
Things happen in life that you are not prepared for like a blown tire, a fridge dying, or an alternator going out in your car. These situations can be an inconvenience or a huge stress inducing headache. The difference between these reactions is having an emergency fund. An emergency fund is what makes a possible…
Having debt is exhausting and you start to feel like your bills are knocking you down. It’s time to stand up tall, put on your boxing gloves, and start knocking out your dent. It doesn’t matter what your debt is from, let’s get rid of it. Say goodbye to credit card debt, student loan debt,…
For some families, Easter is a huge celebration and also a fairly large expense. Even though it is not as expensive as Christmas, it is still a holiday that can easily add up to a lot of money. For the year 2021, the National Retail Federation estimates that the average American family will spend $179.70…
For the last few years, capsule wardrobes have become a very trendy and popular movement. I am not one to chase trends, but this one is actually an amazing idea to get organized and to save money. Did you know that the average household spends around $1900 a year on clothing? That is about $161…
People have very different emotional connections to spending money. Even if you are a saver, finally spending some money that you have saved up for a new purchase can release chemicals in your brain to give you a feeling of happiness. In general, spending money gives a temporary boost of dopamine in the brain. It…
I love visual trackers for saving money. They truly are so inspiring and motivating to keep you going. Personally, I like to hang mine on the fridge, so I see it a zillion times a day. All you have to do is pick a goal amount. Then divide that goal by 50. Example: $500 divided…
Eating pizza as a family once a week is a huge habit at our house. According to The Daily Meal, one-third of Americans eat pizza at least once a week. They also noted that the average American eats 15 slices of pizza a month. Unfortunately, eating take-out pizza every week for a family of 4,…