Why I’m Quitting My Successful Side Hustle


Family Budgeting, Uncategorized

Side hustles are no longer a secret. Everyone seems to have one in some form or another. Some people have Etsy shops, some walk dogs, others blog, and many sell everything from watches to face creams. Side hustles are nothing new. Our parents and grandparents had ‘second jobs’ mowing lawns, babysitting other kiddos, or waiting […]

June 26, 2020

Downsizing Isn’t Right for Everyone


Family Budgeting

These days it’s all about downsizing, small homes, and living minimally, but it is really right for your family? Our first home was a whopping 2,700 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living room monstrosity of a house. We bought furniture to fill the rooms, decorations to cover the walls, enough paint to drown […]

October 8, 2018

Is Fear Holding You Back?


Family Budgeting

Let’s talk about FEAR. Fear is a powerful emotional and physiological response to danger, perceived or real. Fear is a necessary response in protecting ourselves against threats. Fear also keeps us from accomplishing our goals, or hell even setting goals. Fear can affect all aspects of our lives. Fear is what keeps us from jumping […]

September 17, 2018

Advantages of a Cash-only Budget


Family Budgeting, Guest Posts

Do you have a hard time sticking to your budget? Are you constantly wondering where the money is leaking from? If so, then you may be having trouble planning and following a traditional budget.The solution? A cash-only budget. In this situation it provides an added amount of will power that may be just what you […]

September 11, 2018

6 Steps to What YOUR Budget Should Be


Family Budgeting

When we started this journey it was a completely uneducated and archaic attempt at creating our budget. I spent hours writing everything down with pen and paper, categorizing each item, and coming up with our max and average spent monthly in each of those categories. Quite the task, but do you know what? That was […]

August 28, 2018