Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s Day will be here soon! I personally have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. I don’t like that it allows retailers to get more money from consumers, by pressuring them to show their love with the right gift. We all spend way too much at Christmas, then in January, […]
I’d like to introduce you to Luna, whom we rescued from an animal shelter several years ago. Luna is now an old lady of ten years, but at the time, she was barely past one. She was picked up as a stray, as so many shelter pups are. We had gone to the shelter in
My student loans totaling over $100,000 were forgiven in 2024. Yes, I am completely serious. Student loan forgiveness does happen and it worked for me. I really did not think I would ever NOT have student loans. They loomed over my head for more than twenty years, making it difficult to purchase a house, and
Extra money can be hard to come by. Thanks to the Internet, these days we have a lot of side gig options like Door Dash, Instacart, Uber, Lyft, and so much more! Around 20 years ago, before we had so many different ways to bring in extra cash, I discovered that I could make a
It’s that time of year again! Halloween is a lot of fun for most of us. Decorations, Halloween parties, creative costumes, and so much candy!!! While we enjoy celebrating Halloween each year at my house, I also really look forward to it being over. The sugar factor is the biggest drawback for me. It’s common
It’s that time again! As the summer draw to a close, parents of kids everywhere are gearing up for Back to School. One of the most important things about Back to School is the shopping! Regardless of age, your kiddos are going to need new clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes, and school supplies. If your kids
I have been playing around with crayon art for quite a few years. I love getting my kids involved in art projects, especially during the summer. Crayon sun art is one that is easy and fun. It also produces some really cool results. I have been doing crayon art for years and typically after hot
Summer is here! If you’re like me, you are always looking for ways to entertain your kids. Cheap fun is good, but free fun is even better. The Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas (ATX) is a great option to check out if you live in the area or are just
I was almost 30 years old in 2006 and had spent way too much of my adult life doing things the “traditional way”. It was drilled into me from a young age by my parents that college and a job with a good company were my keys to becoming successful. I graduated college on time
Summer! So exciting, right? If you have kids like me, summertime likely represents freedom, a break from routine, and endless possibilities. However, it can also mean that you feel stressed about money. Summer also means pool fees, camp fees, and swim lessons, which all COST MONEY! It often requires money to help our kids spread
