Spending Money on Purpose
Last week I linked to a Wise Bread article listing the Best and Worst Things to Buy in December. Since I posted that article, I’ve been thinking a lot about spending. While I’m trying to reduce my...
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Planning to be in Debt
Robert I. Winwood “This isn’t what I had planned.” Ever said that? Ever heard a friend say it? I’m not a saving money expert, but I have learned one thing: that sentence is not true. Our family...
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Talk Me Out of Cancelling Spotify!!
It's a sad day when you see this Reminder on your phone... Dave Ramsey categorizes people into two different spending categories: The Nerd and the Free Spirit. The Nerd is the frugal one, who enjoys...
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What Phineas and Ferb Can Teach Us About Our 2012 Goals
As a stay-at-home mother of 5, I hear a LOT of kids’ TV shows. I could probably write an entire book on children’s shows on television: The Good, The Bad, and the Just Plain Stupid. My kids’ favorite...
View ArticleUn-Resolutions for 2012
Next week I will be posting my goals for 2012. I’m not calling them “resolutions.” For one thing, it’s cliche, which is annoying. I’m also like every other person in America – I don’t have good luck...
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Goal Post
2012 is finally here! After all of the countdowns, “Best-Of’s” and “Top Tens,” we are finally in the new year. I couldn’t be more excited about it. I wrote last week about Jon Acuff’s challenge to his...
View ArticleIt’s My Fault, But…
Anyone who has kids knows that the word “But” is ingrained in every child’s vocabulary from birth. (As my 4 year old would be quick to point out, I’m talking about the “good kind” of “but” – not...
View ArticleHow Much is it Possible to Disagree with One Article?
I generally agree with most of what I read on Wise Bread. It’s a site full of helpful advice, money-saving tips, and unique ideas. This article, however, really does not fit any of those categories....
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On Track…for What?
My declaration! Spring and Summer were full of a LOT of adjustments for our family: We made the decision to send our (previously homeschooled) children to public school for the first time I started...
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Budget Busting Websites – TUAW
One of the things all financial bloggers do a lot of is read. I personally spend a lot of time reading various websites about my hobbies and interests: finance (SWFTM, AFM, and Money Under 30 are...
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