So you want to get married. You’re ready to cue the romantic music, drop those pricey rose petals, and propose, but wait! Don’t get down on one knee just yet. Instead, grab your significant other, pull up a comfy chair, and get ready for a heart-to-heart talk. Below you will find a list of questions […]
Family Finances
Living Mortgage Free: Debt-Free for Life
In February of this year, my husband, two sons, and I walked into the bank and paid off our mortgage. Then we drove home, ate cupcakes, and celebrated the beginning of our mortgage free life! I’ve been dreaming about paying off my mortgage from the moment I signed up for it. My dad planted the […]
Can You Have a Healthy Relationship Without Arguments or Fights?
I avoid arguments in my relationships because I hate conflict. I also despise feeling weak or vulnerable. I’m not keen on expressing pain, anger, or disappointment either. It’s one of the reasons I write in this blog. I write to expunge my feelings. Then I convince myself I don’t need to talk about them. I […]
Homeschooling for the First Time
A month ago my husband and I withdrew our children from school for the 2020-2021 school year. In the midst of this pandemic we’ve decided to start homeschooling. My youngest will be a kindergartener this year. My oldest will be a third grader. Why did we choose to homeschool? In-person school wasn’t an option for […]
How Many Pennies in a Roll? The Value of Coin Rolling
“How many pennies in a roll?” my son asks. “Fifty,” I answer. “One, two, three, four,” he begins to count. “Six, seven, eight, nine, ten!” He declares with utter excitement. “Very good, keep going,” I respond. Minutes later stacks of pennies stand before him. His little fingers grasp the piles and move them into perfect […]