Trying to figure out how to budget with no income? We own a few small businesses that have been severely impacted by the coronavirus. Because of that, my husband and I won’t be taking pay checks for a while until we’re able to open some things back up (like his dental practice) and get things […]
CHECKLIST FOR STARTING A BUSINESS
Are you looking for a checklist for starting a business? Download the free checklist here: Starting a business can be extremely intimidating for dozens of reasons, not the least of which is not knowing how exactly to get started. It can be really overwhelming to the point where it paralyzes you and stops you from […]
MARCH’S 10 THINGS
Well March’s 10 things is a little weirder than anticipated, what with the coronavirus and all. Here are some things that are on my mind this month. As always, some personal finance related, and some not. (1) WE’VE BEEN HIKING EVERYTHING One of the things that made me the most sad about being on bed […]
WHEN IS IT OK TO USE YOUR EMERGENCY FUND?
Have you ever had to use money from your emergency fund? I know I have. Or perhaps there have been times where you sure wish you had an emergency fund to use when something unexpected has happened. I’ve been there too. I can think of situations where our cars needed a big expensive fix. Or […]
HOW DOES MORTGAGE DEFERMENT WORK?
Ever wonder, “how does mortgage deferment work?” With the coronavirus wreaking havoc across the global economy, you might understandably be considering mortgage deferment to help you make ends meet. Many people across the nation (and globe) are either out of jobs or have been forced to temporarily stay home while we all try to prevent […]
HOW DO I MAKE MY OWN BABY WIPES?
If you are a part of social media in any capacity or have been following the news, you’ve no doubt seen all the panic over the lack of diapers, wipes, and toilet paper missing on our grocery store shelves. You may be wondering, how do I make my own baby wipes? Well I’ve got you […]
FREE WAYS TO KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED
Trying to find free ways to keep kids entertained? I have a 5 year old son and twins– a boy and a girl– on the way so this topic is on my mind quite a bit. My 5 year old is a pretty typical little boy with lots of energy and curiosity. He’s not in […]