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The Tale of Three Cinnamon Rolls (It’s not what you think)
I woke to the phone ringing. A recorded message announced the first school delay. Snow flakes graced not only the grass, but the roads as well. In North Carolina, that reality rocks everyone’s equilibrium, and as a Wisconsin transplant, I still chuckle. With our...
Money Talk is Sexy
source Yesterday, I shared a bit about The Lies and Secret Life of Money, a touchy subject that I don't necessarily enjoy writing about, but one which I thought was pertinent with this month's topic. Since there are so many emotions tied around either our pursuit or...
The Lies and Secret Life of Money (31 Days)
Debunking the most recent money lie: You Must Go into Debt to Pay for College. How we're saving and paying cash for school." The scent of fir and simmering cider filled the home with the sweet aroma of Christmas. The fireplace crackled while, "It's the Most Wonderful...
Budgeting for Food: How Do You Handle It? (Free Printable)
Last week's frank and honest discussion answering, "What are Your Monthly Food Costs?" was quite eye opening. I so appreciate everyone sharing, and yet am nearly at a stale mate with how to begin addressing the varying ranges. Reading the comments gives valuable...
The Loss of a Dream: Money
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the spring semester of my second year of college. Finally, that awkward freshman phase passed, and new enthusiasm spurred dreams of college life, friendships, and that life changing awareness when you finally find those...
Money is Amoral
Wars declared. Family members turned enemy. Murders committed. Lives taken. How's that for a few encouraging words this Sunday, Day 2? Throughout history, the plethora of true life events tied to the desire for money rival any bestselling book or soap opera. So many...
31 Days to Balancing Beauty and the Budget
If you are just joining in, Catch up on my entire 31 day series here. For most of us, the dreaded “B” word of budgeting shares similar feeling with housekeeping, ironing or quite possibly, finger nails on the chalkboard. We know saving money is important. We...
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As a mom of five blessings and full time family manager, Jen has learned to balance and embrace both the beauty and bedlam of every day life. Her practical, yet tangible, lifestyle ideas encourages others to open their eyes to a “living on less” mentality with hundreds of ideas on living a full life on less money.
She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.
