Those of you who have been readers for awhile know that we are frugal. We do everything we can to save money because my husband is a South Dakota teacher - the lowest paying state in the nation. And I left my school administration position to stay home to raise our son. Yes, our cost of living is lower than some states, but we still need to find ways to save money. That's why today I want to share ...
Borax Soap Scum Bathtub Cleaner
Trying to go with more natural cleaning supplies has meant I end up with lots of items that will last me a long time. Or - when you have something fail, like my laundry detergent recently did - you are left wondering how to use up all of your borax. Then a friend told me I could use it as a borax soap scum bathtub cleaner. "Yea, right," I thought. Turns out, she was right! This blog post ...
Getting Rid of “Stuff” With Four Easy Questions
"What's that mean to you?" "That? Oh, well my mom gave it to me back when..." "No, what's it mean to you?" I sat there dumbfounded. Why in the world did a knick knack need to mean something? I've had it for years. That's it's place on the shelf. Isn't that enough? He rolled his eyes, shrugged, and moved into the living room. While that might not have been the longest or most ...
Lessons Learned From A One Year Old
Becoming a mom may very well be the greatest joy I have had so far in life. It's amazing what a body can do - mine in growing a human and giving birth and his in the ability to grow and change so much. The lessons learned from a one year old are truly miraculous! Never Give Up You've got to learn to crawl, walk, talk, and so much more. If you give up you'd never get anywhere in life. As ...
How I Paid Off Over $30,000 in Student Loan Debt & My Tips for Paying It Off
Student loan debt can be overwhelming. If you're like me, you took out the maximum amount because you thought that was normal. Heck, you might have even thought it was necessary. Then you're left paying off student loan debt. THAT is the overwhelming part. Student loan debt repayment can quickly become overwhelming if you don't take some steps to Here I'm going to share how I paid off over ...
You Say I’m “Just” A Mom
"You quit working at the school?" I was asked by yet another person. "Yep," I replied. "I stay home to take care of our little one." Before I could continue, I'd hear, "So you're just a mom now," as they'd walk off. Oh the things I would tell these people if they would just listen without walking off right away! So let me share it here with all of you! :) Yes, I'm just a mom. I ...
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