Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
Back when Tim and I were rolling along on the debt snowball (paying off debt if you don’t know Dave’s lingo), I was a great grocery bargain shopper. I would shop all of the sales, clip coupons, and travel to about 4 different stores each week to get the best deals. Then a few things […] Read more…
Every new year is a fresh new beginning. Cliche or not, I love the feeling that January 1st brings. People are driven and ready for what life can offer. There’s an optimistic vibe resonating in an often negativity-driven world. We need this now more than ever…..thank you, ALL of the months in 2020. While I […] Read more…
I can honestly say that I am the rule when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. I make a valiant effort at the beginning of the year, but eventually my enthusiasm peters out. I think the problem may be that my resolutions are too abstract. Last year I vowed to stop apologizing so much. The […] Read more…
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…
Eating healthy can be a challenge on many levels. First, you have to cipher through the endless array of dieting options and determine what your definition of “healthy” is. Next is creating a plan of action, which typically involves a complete purge of the pantry, freezer, and fridge and lots of Pinterest recipe hunting. Finally, […] Read more…
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…