I spent much of my life trying to fit into an ill-fitting mold. Rather than learning to embrace the person I am, I continued to reach for the person I thought I should be or the person I thought I would become. In doing so, I failed to be true to myself. For many years, […]
How to Get Motivated to Clean and Declutter
While some people enjoy cleaning and decluttering, others downright hate it. If you don’t enjoy the process, how can you find the motivation to clean and declutter? Here are a few ideas to get you started: Create a Plan Before you begin to clean and declutter, create a plan for yourself. While you may feel […]
Frugal Homeschooling: Easy Ways to Save
In July of last year, my husband and I debated the pros and cons of homeschooling our two children, ages 5 and 8. After weighing our options and considering all angles, we decided to homeschool them for the first time. As a personal finance enthusiast and all-around money nerd, I started the school year with a list of […]
Invest in Yourself With These Steps to Self Improvement
Invest in yourself was my motto at the start of the new year. I planned to eat healthier, get fit, and gain new skills. The sky was the limit as I sat down at my computer with a long list of self-improvement goals. When you invest in yourself, you spend time and money, improving your skills, […]
Keeping Your Medical Records Could Save Your Life
If you’ve never experienced a major medical crisis, you’ve probably never thought or worried about your medical records. Before I got sick, I believed doctors quickly diagnosed patients, medical mistakes rarely happened, and medical professionals were the keepers of my medical history. Then I fell ill with a condition doctors couldn’t identify. The experience forever […]