That’s Life

12 Simple Things That Make Me Smile

It’s Monday. The day of all days to be grumpy. While I, very fortunately, no longer have to trudge into a job on this unfairly detested morning, I remember the feeling very well. I worked a secretarial position that I absolutely despised for two years before pulling the plug and started fresh working from home. […] Read more…

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Tips for Saving Your First Emergency Fund

When I think back to the days of living paycheck to paycheck it gives me immediate anxiety. It’s funny to reflect and realize that I operated this way for years and never thought too much about it. Now, being on the other side (and having a child to care for) the idea of not having […] Read more…

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Why Date Night is Important

It may sound cliche, but I truly believe that a routine date night is a must for a healthy relationship. In the bustle of day-to-day life that includes going to work, taking care of the kids, cooking dinner, paying bills, watching that coveted tv show, and finding a few hours to sleep, staying connected with […] Read more…

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Spring Cleaning Out Your Closet

When you live in an 1100 square foot townhome with no garage, storage can be a challenge. In actuality, this is a blessing and a curse. I find sometimes that the more room you have to store stuff, the more stuff you will accumulate. Clutter is something that I don’t care for. If it’s not sentimental, […] Read more…

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What I Realized After a Day Without TV

As a work from home mom, I have the television on pretty much all day. The only time it goes off is when the baby is napping and I rush to my computer to get some work done. The ironic thing is that I’m not a huge TV watcher. I have a couple of shows […] Read more…

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Why Keeping a Budget Alleviates Stress

I’ll never forget the day that I officially decided to start a budget. I looked at our account online and realized that if all the bills cleared when they were supposed to, we would overdraft. My husband and I quickly canceled his birthday plans so we would get reimbursed for some tickets. That would keep […] Read more…

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Let’s Start at the Very Beginning…

Disclaimer: The beginning of this post is a bit of a downer, but you have to know where someone is coming from to understand where they’re going. Most of my content will be much more upbeat and positive so check back. On a lighter note, you will now have that song stuck in your head […] Read more…

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