As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial journey over the past twelve months. Taking stock of your spending, evaluating wins, and identifying areas for improvement can set the stage for a financially successful new year. Here are 10 questions for an end of year financial checkup. […]
We are very thankful for each of you that spent the year grabbing deals, sharing savings tips, and hanging out with us! This year has been a big one for me with two kids leaving for college and adjusting to the reality that everyone really is growing up. I hope looking back on your year, you’ve […]
We have so many favorite Christmas movies in our house that we start watching in November and might not finish them up until mid January (the British celebrate for 12 days, so why can’t we). If you are needing something new to watch, check out this list of our favorites! I’m fairly certain this list has […]
Christmas is a few days away, and you’ve just realized you don’t have anything to put in the stockings! It’s too late to order online, but you can still run out and find the perfect last minute stocking stuffers with this list of ideas. Some of my favorite places to look for stocking stuffers are […]
If you have kids home over the Christmas break, you might be looking for some ways to pass the time. But if you’re anything like me, this is not when you want to run to the craft store! Here are 10 easy Christmas crafts for kids that require minimal supplies. You probably have everything […]
Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
When you think of working in the garden, the images that come to mind are usually planting those first seeds in the spring or harvesting tons of vegetables in the summer. Winter doesn’t usually seem like an exciting time to be in the garden. While there are lots of vegetables you can grow in the […]
Can you believe 2023 is almost over? In some ways this year has gone by really quickly, and at other times it seems really long. But regardless of how I feel, it’s December, and that means that we have a lot going on. If that’s the same for you, then I hope this December 2023 […]
If you work in an office or have coworkers in some capacity, you may want to gift them with a little something this holiday season. However, unlike other gifts you may be buying this year, it might be hard if you don’t know this person very well. You don’t want to assume or offend, so […]
