**Hi there! If you would like more fun posts like these, follow me on Pinterest!I am in the process of transferring my domain name to a host, which is kind of big step, if ya know what I mean! There are so many different hosts, and it seems like every-bodies opinions differ greatly on who … [Read more...]
Save On Utilities – When You Can’t Turn Down the Heat!
**Hi there! If you would like more fun posts like these, follow me on Pinterest!Heating and cooling our house is expensive! I'm sure yours is too. However, with a baby in the house, we can only turn down the heat so much, so I have compiled a list of 14 practical ways to save on utilities! … [Read more...]
I Need Some Advice – How Much Are You Willing To Spend On Your Pets?
**Hi there! If you would like more fun posts like these, follow me on Pinterest! The Big Guy and I have almost always had a dog - or two! They have been like family to us, and we treated them accordingly. Recently, though, one of our dogs, Max was hit by a car which dislocated his shoulder, and … [Read more...]
Life Update 2/18/14
What a great weekend, y'all! We redid Baby RB40's closet for FREE! I had a huge to-do list for The Big Guy, and you know what? He got it ALL done! All of it!Also, I had posts feature in all sorts of Carnivals:Yakezie Carnival @ The Ultimate JuggleAspiring Blogger - Personal Finance … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Not To Buy A House
**Hi there! Like this article? Follow me on Pinterest for more!Home ownership represents the American Dream! It means having control, success, and excellence. However, there are several reasons why you should hold off on buying: … [Read more...]
Why Do I Support A Valentine’s Day Splurge?
For a long time, I have thought flowers were a waste of money. For the entire time the Big Guy and I were dating, I told him to be buy me practical gifts. In fact, for the Valentine's Day before we got married, he got me a Swiffer WetJet. I know. Most people would have been upset, but I loved … [Read more...]
Blog Carnivals are the Best!
Good Morning! I'm taking a minute to thank The Money Principle for inclusion in the Carnival of Money Pros! It's a fantastic carnival and a fantastic blog. Here is what The Money Principle has to say about themselves:"Welcome to The Money Principle: a blog that makes your head hurt and your … [Read more...]
Trapped Into Debt
**Hi there! Like this article? Follow me on Pinterest for more!Have you ever felt like you have nowhere else to turn but debt? This may sound a bit strange, but let me tell you a story....Baby RB40 was born in October, to our house with 2 small cars as our vehicles. Initially, the thought … [Read more...]
January Budget Update
Its January Budget recap time! I both love and hate budget recap. I hate exposing my failures, but I love looking for ways to improve! Below is the spreadsheet that I use for budgeting. It is perfect for my Type-A accountant personality :-) because it gives tons and tons of information! … [Read more...]
My Top 10 FREE Online Workout Sites
Obesity is an epidemic in this country, but with so many free ways to exercise, I struggle with why! After having a baby I am starting to understand why it can be so difficult, but when I exercise, I feel so much better, am more productive, and am much happier!However, I do not have the money … [Read more...]