I tend to have more more frugal tendancies than my husband does.I don't say this to brag, but just to point out that opposites do tend to attract, and that in most relationships, both people will never be 100% on the same frugality page all the time.And let me tell you, our time came the … [Read more...]
7 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Just last week, my husband asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day -I was shocked, because a) he thought about Mother's Day in advance, and b) because it is coming up that quickly!Whether you're shopping for your own mother or your wife, there is a Mother's Day gift ideas here bound to make … [Read more...]
2015 Q1 Net Worth Update
It's time for another Net Worth Update, And, it's time to see how we're coming on our #30K2015 Challenge! If you've been following along on Instagram, then you know what this challenge is all about! If not, that's ok! Let me fill you in:We set on big goal for ourselves in 2015: Pay of … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Filing Taxes Online with TaxAct
Filing taxes isn't something they teach you about in school, that's for sure! Well, at least they didn't at my school. I was lucky enough to have grown up with an accountant for a mother, so by the time I received my first W-2, I was VERY familiar with many aspects of filing tax returns.But, … [Read more...]
This Is What It Takes To Make Dreams Reality
Today, I want to share with you a little more personal stuff than I usually do. While this post is intended mostly for you bloggers out there, I believe that everyone can learn from and appreciate the part of my "life journey" that I'm in right now. Oh, and I have more than $250 of free stuff for … [Read more...]
Best Amazon Deals Week of 4/5/15
Welcome to the newest weekly post on Retired by 40! I shop regularly on Amazon, because not only are there thousands of easy ways to earn FREE Amazon gift cards, Amazon has amazing prices on a lot of baby and household good! Prices on Amazon have a habit of changing quickly - so be sure to jump on … [Read more...]
Inspiration Tuesday #6
Welcome to Week #6 of Inspiration Tuesday! Last week, we talked about how I like to steal others' motto's, especially when it comes to my business. Last week, it was part of Google's motto: Focus on the user. All else will follow. Simple and to the point - and I love that about it. I like to … [Read more...]
Traffic & Blog Income Report – March 2015
During my 1st Year Blogiversary post, I asked you all if you would be interested in my doing both a Pinterest post (since 60% or more of my traffic comes from Pinterest) as well as an income report now that I am actually making some money! Your response was overwhelmingly "Yes!" so I'm going to … [Read more...]
March & April Budget Update
March brought so many changes in the RB40 household, so let me give you the rundown:The Big guy is no longer a SAHD (Stay at Home Dad). He found a job he loves, so I can... Work from Home: I'm taking this blog and my Pinterest Marketing Business full-time. This is the balance I've been … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gifts For Your Blogger Wife
Mother's day is coming up soon and if there's a blogger in your life that you need to find a gift for, chances are you have no idea where to start!Well, let me help you out a bit with these great Mother's day gifts every blogger and mom will love! A Great Office ChairWe bloggers spend a … [Read more...]
