In this honest Credit Sesame review I’ll explain how to sign up for this free credit monitoring service, why it is safe, and how Credit Sesame can help you achieve your financial goals. One of my goals for this year is to pay down some lingering credit card debt. Since the average US household has …
Do you have Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance? If so, you may be able to get significant savings on gym memberships through the Blue Cross fitness program called Fitness Your Way! About a year ago I did some searching on the BCBS website and came across the Blue365 program. If you have Blue Cross …
We are well into 2019 and I’m finally getting around to sharing my goals and word for this year with you! Last year my word was enrich, and I feel like it really focused my efforts on the blog and in my personal life. As part of my enrichment I read the book You Are …
I love looking back over the year to see where I’ve been and how I’ve grown. My word-of-the-year for 2018 was “enrich” and I think I enriched myself and added value to other’s lives this year, so I am pleased! Here’s a look at my goals for 2018 including which ones I met (and which …
Wouldn’t you love to learn how to simplify Christmas? I would love to spend the holidays enjoying time with loved ones and slowing down, as opposed to running around in high gear like a madwoman. For the past few years, I have tried to consciously simplify the holidays. This has helped my family do the following: Decide …
My family’s financial security is one of the highest priorities in my life, and I’m guessing it is just as important to you. When I was a stay-at-home mom, I was without life insurance (or under-insured) for many years and didn’t realize how this was putting my family’s financial security at risk. It is SO important …
October is such a fun month… spooky decorations, kids in cute costumes, and just all the Halloween fun in general. However, with all the great things that come with Halloween, there’s also the processed candy and temptation to indulge that sweet tooth with unhealthy sweets. Too much sugar can cause havoc on the body; causing …
I am a huge fan of the North Carolina State Fair and have taken my daughter every year since she was two years old! While the fair is loads of fun, it can also get expensive – especially when you are visiting as a family. Here are some basics on the fair and my tips for …
If you are following me on Instagram or Facebook you may know I’m planning a trip to the West Coast this fall. I haven’t been out west in years so I am excited to go in about a month! In this post, I’m sharing how I managed to get flights to the west coast and back …
I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. Whatever you do and whatever you earn, there are still a great many good reasons to be frugal. But when you earn more money, the whole business of budgeting becomes that much easier. We’re able to set more aside in our savings and …
