Many people would be better off financially if they didn’t save so much. Wait, what? You read that correctly. But I’m not talking about the real savings that pays off debt, builds financial security, and purchases smart investments. I’m … Read More
Sometimes no matter how frugal you may be, your regular income just won’t cut it. My husband and I found ourselves in that situation in 2008 when our first son was a baby, and we were completely … Read More
I was positively bursting with pride as I watched my oldest son present his first ever project at his school’s learning fair. I’m always looking for ways to supplement his education at home, and when I … Read More
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! One of the fun aspects of having kids is playing in to their big imaginations. I remember when I was in elementary school, the teachers plastered the halls with little green “footprints” … Read More
When you’ve worked hard and sacrificed to achieve a goal, it’s difficult to know how to respond when people say “You’re so lucky!” or “You have no idea how lucky you are” or “It must be … Read More
Have you filed your taxes yet? I’m always anxious to get started as soon as all of the forms come in (the nerd in me actually enjoys tax returns), and our tax refund has been sitting … Read More