5 Steps to Control Your Spending The idea of a budget is good in theory but if you do not learn how to control your spending, a budget is not going to do you any good. I think of a budget similar to when I try to lose weight. The only way I can lose weight is to keep track of the calories I eat and ... Read More about 5 Steps to Control Your Spending!
How to Save Money on Diapers and Wipes
I am so thankful my youngest is FINALLY potty trained! She decided about 2 weeks ago that she was going to use the potty 100% of the time, she is 3yrs old. I know that each child does this in their own time but hearing other moms say they had theirs trained at 18 months makes me jealous. I ... Read More about How to Save Money on Diapers and Wipes
5 Reasons a 401(k) loan is a Bad Idea
5 Reasons a 401(k) loan is a Bad Idea There are several reasons that a 401(k) loan is a bad idea, I know some of them from personal experience. I personally would never do another one unless it was to avoid a foreclosure or bankruptcy and even then I probably wouldn't do it. We decided to do one to ... Read More about 5 Reasons a 401(k) loan is a Bad Idea
How to Get Your Spouse on Board with a Budget
So, now that you are on board with a budget and paying off debt, how do you get your spouse on board? When I discovered Dave Ramsey and got so excited (my husband says obsessed) about paying off debt, my husband wasn't quite as excited as I was. He figured this was my new obsession and I would ... Read More about How to Get Your Spouse on Board with a Budget
20 Creative and Cheap Date Night Ideas You’ll Both Love
My husband and I have been together 19 years this year. It is definitely difficult to come up with new date night ideas especially with 3 kids running around. It seems when we do get a night out, we have no idea what to do beside going out to dinner. It's so hard to come up with creative and ... Read More about 20 Creative and Cheap Date Night Ideas You’ll Both Love