I cannot get this quote out of my head… From the Mortified Podcast – “The question was once posed to me how I would wish to be remembered… Recently I discovered what it is I truly wanted. I just want to be missed. The how or why of it wouldn’t really matter as long as […]
Thoughts
What is Your First Money Memory?
One of my most vivid memories of money came at the age of 11. I became friends with the new girl at school. The new girl and her family moved into a brand new neighborhood that had popped up about a mile from my home. I visited her one Saturday afternoon and was amazed at […]
Forming a Relationship with Money
There is no better way to tell a tale than to start at the beginning, and so to comprehend my current finances you must first understand my relationship with money. When I think back on my life, even back to the earliest years of childhood, I have very specific memories of money. Despite the fact […]
When You Stop Worrying About Money
My son snowboarded out west for the first time this year. The price tag for two days worth of lessons was just under $500. Surprisingly, I did not bat an eye. No. I happily pulled out my wallet and wholeheartedly believe that money was well spent. By the second day he was riding the chair […]
Questions about Flying with Kids?
A few thoughts/questions about travel on this snowing evening: We plan to fly out west next month and I am unbelievably concerned about a four hour flight with an eleven month old. We opted NOT to buy a seat for the little guy and I am a bit terrified that he’ll fuss the entire time […]