It’s a new month and the new year. That means it’s time for a new budget. Woohoo! Wait—Did you not join me in my celebratory whoop? Does that mean you approach budgeting the same way you approach a spoonful of medicinal cod liver oil? You know, you stick out your tongue, make disgusting noises, and […]
Are you embracing your problems?
March 7, 2012 By 5 Comments
Welcome, welcome, whether you are a familiar face or a new visitor! For you first timers, I am so glad that you have found me, as I am passionate about sharing resources and information to help you builder stronger and more satisfying relationships in your lives. I regularly mix family, faith, friendships and frugality for […]
The Wow Factor-Are you getting the most for your money?
November 30, 2011 By 11 Comments
When you think about making a purchase, have you ever thought about rating it on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 barely moving the needle and 10 being a big, exciting WOW? The WOW Factor Back in the 1990’s I came across The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczn and the revolutionary […]
The BIG conversation you’ve been avoiding about money with your boomerang, and a success story
July 20, 2011 By 4 Comments
You are a parent, possibly with younger kids still at home, and one day, you get that dreaded call from one of your 20-something adult children, whether they have been out in the workplace or are nearing the end of their college years: “Mom, I can’t afford to live on my own. I need to […]
