If you've been following our Forget the Joneses series, by now you should have computed how much money you’ll need to retire, to pay off debt, and build your emergency fund. For some of you, there isn’t enough cash to make it happen. Others may … [Read more...]
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Time Management for Moms: Schedule Important Things First
Are your actions in sync with your priorities? Are you putting your money and time where your priorities are? Revisit your Family Mission Statement. Take a look at your 100-Things Bucket List. Then, take a look at your recent expenditures of both … [Read more...]
Time is Valuable Too: Stop Wasting It
A big part of your quest to Forget the Joneses and designing your ideal life is to eliminate things that don't contribute to your goals. In blog posts we’ve already focused on eliminating wasteful spending. We’ve also focused on decluttering to … [Read more...]
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
Create a Family Mission Statement
When running a successful business, a mission statement helps members to focus on common goals and values. A family mission statement can help clarify what you hope to achieve as a family and help make it a more cohesive unit. It can help keep you … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: What to Pack
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a family of four for 7 months? HARD. First step: ask for help from fellow Mommysavers. I also asked about favorite toys for babies and … [Read more...]