Becoming Conference Registration is Now Open

Becoming Conference Registration is Now Open

Last year, a dream came true in the form of our Becoming Conference . We had the privilege to share our love of all things creative, purposeful and frugal with hundreds of women from around the US.  It’s a weekend designed to encourage women with becoming more...
How to Buy at an Auction

How to Buy at an Auction

A live auction experience is just pure entertainment. At twenty years old, I was drawn into my first auction with no knowledge of what to expect. Knowing that I needed furniture for my sparse, college apartment, and this college town didn’t sport any thrift...
It's All in the Attitude

It's All in the Attitude

To where has October flown? I haven’t even scratched the surface of “choosing to be intentional” with our personal finances, family and every day life during these 31 Days to More to Less. Somehow living life to its fullest often gets in the way...
Free Fun: What’s in Our Own Back Yard?

Free Fun: What’s in Our Own Back Yard?

As the son of two WI public school teachers, my hubby’s spring break vacations included caravaning  from Green Bay, WI all the way to the beaches of Destin, Fl.  Teacher families from Green Bay would spend a glorious week soaking in the rays, playing volleyball...
Host a Teenage Birthday Party…on a budget!

Host a Teenage Birthday Party…on a budget!

As the time came for our oldest son to turn sixteen,  I wanted to plan something special, sentimental, and yet still be deemed successful in his teenage eyes. As the time came closer for this birthday party, he assured me, “Don’t worry, mom, I’ll...