Pantry Challenge Time! What is a food pantry challenge? Simple: you eat what you already have, you meal plan around what is in your pantry, freezer, and refrigerator, and make all your meals out of the inventory you already have. We just did this last week. Why? Because it gave us an entire week's worth of grocery budget money to throw at our debt. Don't think you have enough food in your house? Think again. Here are some ideas that got us through a week of not grocery … [Read more...] about How To Do a Pantry Challenge
Best Ways To Save On Your Monthly Budget
Real advice from real people I'm a big believer that people have the power to help other people. As much as I love learning all about all things finances from different experts, sometimes knowledge through other families is honestly where I learn the most. What are the best ways to save on your monthly budget? Learning how another mom of 4 tracks her spending, budgets for groceries, and how she saves on when the kids need yet another pair of shoes that fit is when I realize we know more … [Read more...] about Best Ways To Save On Your Monthly Budget
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 5
A 7 week series Dave Ramsey Baby Steps. A 7 week series explaining the iconic steps in a mom's perspective. You can do this. We are on to week 5 of the Dave Ramsey baby steps! Need to get caught up? You can read all about Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, & Week 4 here. What are the baby steps? Print List Here Step 5 As Dave states: "SAVE FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S COLLEGE FUND." "By this step, you've paid off all debts but the house and started saving for retirement. Now … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 5
I Did The Math
How fast could we pay off this debt I've talked plenty about how much debt we currently owe, but I don't think I've shared how long it's going to take us. How fast, realistically, could we get this debt paid off? I did the math. I haven't done a Debt Free Roundup since May because I have a hard time just like you. I slip and mess up, I get back up, and start again. So many things have happened these past couple months (dental work, abroad tickets that needed to be purchased for college … [Read more...] about I Did The Math
Back to School | My Top Resources
Back to school It's that time of year again. The smell of newly sharpened pencils, new backpacks filled, and the anticipation of having a solid 7 hours of work time ha! Just kidding, sort of ;) Here are my top back to school resources I use time and time again. Please note this post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made through one of the links provided, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The list If your school is anything like ours, they … [Read more...] about Back to School | My Top Resources
Top 10 Family Night Board Games
Take back family time Family game night. We are a slightly competitive group here lol. We also love our board games. It's like books for me...very hard for me to get rid of. I'm listing our families top 10 board games for game night. It's time to take back family time. *Please note this post contains affiliate links. If purchased through my link, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here.* We are a game playing family and I'm … [Read more...] about Top 10 Family Night Board Games
Top 5 Real Moms to Follow on IG
Moms on Instagram I want to preface this post by telling you these moms have no idea I'm talking about them lol. These are real women who not only make my day by being real, but I laugh constantly. I go a search them out everyday to bring a little sunshine and perspective to my day. My top 5 moms to follow on IG. @latewithkate I've talked about Kate before here, but I'm telling you...laugh until I cry funny. I adore her brutal honesty of life with kids and I know she will bring … [Read more...] about Top 5 Real Moms to Follow on IG
Motherhood & Mental Health
Breaking the Barriers Wide open Motherhood & Mental Health. Breaking the barriers wide open. Don't forget his backpack today. Did anyone feed the fish? Pick up both prescriptions today, look up when the dog had his last vaccinations, and text mom back about this weekend. Deadline is on Friday, band camp is next week, and you still have to meal plan. Need that permission slip signed, money for the school fundraiser, and almond milk for smoothies. These are the things that go through … [Read more...] about Motherhood & Mental Health
Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 4
a 7 week series Dave Ramsey Baby Steps. Step 4 Week 4 is already here! This is a 7 week series in which I'm explaining Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps. These are the steps my own family is taking to rid ourselves of debt and live as freely as possible. Need to catch up? You can read about step 1, step 2, & step 3 by clicking those links or the links below. Week 1-Step 1 STARTER EMERGENCY FUND Week 2 -Step 2 PAY OFF ALL DEBT (EXCEPT THE HOUSE) USING THE DEBT SNOWBALL Week … [Read more...] about Dave Ramsey Baby Steps | Week 4
Side Hustle Update
Am I still donating plasma? If you remember my story back in May about my very first plasma donation story, then you'll remember it was one of the most embarrassing situations I have ever been in. And that says a lot when having 4 kids. That side hustle is still going strong my friends. Don't remember the story? You can read all about it here Yes, still donating As I was transferring my money to my bank account this morning, I'd thought I'd update everyone and how it's going. I … [Read more...] about Side Hustle Update
