Growing up, adults and kids alike asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. While my answer changed with age, friends, and new passions (a doctor and a fitness instructor, to name a few), they always formed around the same theme: “I want to help people!” Fast forward 30 years later. I am…
Creating a Family Budget, Amazing Race Style
Developing a family budget is an excellent exercise in humility. I highly recommend it as a way to get your ego in check if you’re feeling overly confident, or just need a quick slap in the face. It’s especially advisable if you or your partner recently lost a job, have massive debt to curb, or…
This Month, I am a THRIFTY Mom
The Ultimate Mom Challenge™ February 2016 - This month, I am a THRIFTY mom. The Challenge: Each month I’ll choose one characteristic I want to build upon to help me be the best mom I can be. I will determine four goals to help me carve that path, and I’ll report back on my successes…