The KonMari decluttering craze is hitting homes everywhere, and has many moms asking, "Does this spark joy?" with everything from old sweaters to memorabilia. I first learned about Marie Kondo's methods when I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying … [Read more...]
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The 52-Week Savings Plan Printable Chart
The 52-Week Savings Plan Are you looking for an easy way to increase your savings, one dollar at a time? By following this 52-week savings plan, you'll start by saving just a dollar each week. Each week, you'll add another dollar, incrementally, … [Read more...]
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle Behind by Lucinda Koesters
"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]
Financial Success Checklist
Image Credit Financial Success Checklist Emergencies happen. Cars break down. Kids get sick. People lose jobs. Those are simple facts of life. It’s not a matter of if they happen; it's a matter of when. Don’t act like a victim when life happens … [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...]
Organizing Your 100-Things “Forget the Joneses” Bucket List
In yesterday's blog post, I wrote about creating a 100-Things "Forget the Joneses" bucket list. Today, I'll show you how to organize and refine your list so it actually WORKS for you. If you're wondering what creating a bucket list has to do with … [Read more...]