Budgeting has never been a task that I enjoyed. Balancing my checkbook was tolerable as a young adult, and even exciting with the start of my first full time job. The novelty wore off quickly as the purchase of a first home, a wedding, utility payments, and grocery bills inundated my life. And then it… Continue reading 3 Money Experts Who Helped Me Overcome Debt
Category: Balance
A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Dream
Love this saying…I keep this as a constant reminder that we can make our dreams reality if we plan for them, set tasks to move us in the right directions, work hard, and persist. Sometimes we must think outside the box, live differently than the norm, and step outside our comfort zone. A goal… Continue reading A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Dream
3 Simple Reasons that I Love the Nike FuelBand
With great resistance, my husband dragged me into the Nike Store one Friday evening in February, determined to sell me on the idea of purchasing the Nike FuelBand. Truthfully, it looked very cool, and was offered in black, white, and clear, but I was still not too interested in having my activity levels on my… Continue reading 3 Simple Reasons that I Love the Nike FuelBand
The Juggling Act of Life, Work, and Motherhood
It seems that everyone can relate to the juggling act that is life. Work, bills, children, family obligations, health, church, events, vacations…the list is endless. We are inundated with messages that tell us “If we only read this book or this blog or buy this phone app”, we will be guaranteed success at managing the… Continue reading The Juggling Act of Life, Work, and Motherhood
The Quest to Simplify: First 5 Steps to Tackle Downsizing
Almost seven years ago, when we moved into our 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, we marveled at all of the space we would have to fill. And fill it we did. Now we’ve decided that we have way too much stuff. It is time to downsize and simplify our lives. The thought of someday moving… Continue reading The Quest to Simplify: First 5 Steps to Tackle Downsizing