It's Christmas time, and I'm filled with excitement! Jack just turned 2, so I've been thinking more about his...
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I began writing this series over a year ago, but Benj and I have been on this debt-free home journey for 4 years...
$20 Dollar Tree Camping Kit | Budget-Friendly Kitchen & Dining Supplies
Camping truly is the ultimate budget-friendly vacation! There's minimal upfront cost, very few ways to spend...
A Major Life Update!
Well folks, it's been a while—a long while. In fact, it's been so long that I even have a major life update to...
10 OfferUp Tips for Selling Your Stuff & Making More Money
Over the years, I've had great success buying and selling on OfferUp, and today I'm going to share my top 10...
Important Budget Categories | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 4)
Welcome to the fourth post in my Journey to a Debt-Free Home series! Last time, I talked about the strategy we're...
Making Debt-Free Home Ownership Happen | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 3)
As many of you know, my husband and I are working our way toward debt-free home ownership. Our dream is to have...
13 Free Ways to Show Your Husband How Much You Love Him
Over the years, I've learned that there are so many ways to show your husband how much you love him—and plenty of...
Is YNAB Worth the Money? | One Couple’s Honest Opinion
I've heard quite a few people ask, "Is YNAB worth the money?" It's a fair question that deserves an honest...
15 Things We Don’t Spend Money On
My husband and I are currently throwing every extra dollar we can toward saving for our first home. Thus, there...
You Can Make Budgeting Fun! | 10 Tips to Change the Way You Budget
Believe it or not, it is possible to make budgeting fun! There, I said it. Budgeting doesn't have to be a...
Journey to a Debt Free Home | The Why (part 2)
Along with the questions of how we're planning to own our home free and clear, Benj and I have also received...
Journey to a Debt-Free Home | The Plan (part 1)
My husband and I have a dream to own our first home completely debt free! Our dream was born a couple of...
5 Minute Dollar Tree DIY | $4 Outdoor Tea Light Planter
Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to spend time out on your back porch relaxing in the evenings....
The Year of Intentionality
Today, my little baby boy turned one month old. I’m kind of in denial over here! It’s truly amazing to think...
5 Vitacost Food Staples I Buy and Love
I recently received an order from Vitacost in the mail. My box had several food staples that I order on a regular...
Apartment Patio Garden on a Budget | Before and After!
You may live in an apartment, but that doesn't mean you can't love your back patio. There are so...
Cheap Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas and Inspiration
Valentine's Day comes just once a year! It's such a fun holiday to decorate for, and it can be done pretty...