Last week I woke up to the sound of my sweet, tiny dog crying. A painful red rash had formed over his belly and hind legs throughout the night, and he had scratched himself raw. One vet visit, a steroid injection and $87 later, he was back to his happy, pain-free self. (Turns out he…
6 Easy Ways to Make Money From Your Smartphone
If you’re looking for ways to make money on your smartphone, then you’re in luck. Below are 6 ways you can make money you can make money while you’re on your phone. There’s no denying the convenience of a smartphone. I’ll admit it – I would find it pretty hard to go back to…
10 Easy Ways To Make a Quick $100
We’ve all had those situations pop up where we need some quick cash. It may be for an unexpected bill that arrives in the mail, or perhaps it’s just that you’ve had a long, stressful week and you feel like treating yourself to a massage, but you don’t want to dip into the savings account….
5 Common Beliefs About Investing That Aren’t True
I have a confession to make – I wanted to get started investing long before I actually did. But every time I was about to bite the bullet, random (false!) statements would ring in my head, and I would nix the whole idea of ever having an investment portfolio. Oh, how I wish I’d gotten…
6 Money Truths Worth Remembering
Warren Buffet has two money rules: Number 1) “Don’t lose money.” Number 2) “Never forget rule number 1.” Sounds simple, right? Considering Warren Buffet is arguably the greatest stock investor in the world, I’d say that his money rules are probably worth following. I’m certainly no Warren Buffet, but after reading his two money rules, it made…
How to set S.M.A.R.T goals
Setting goals is essential for achieving great things – it’s what keeps us going, gives us drive, and motivates us. Once your goals are clearly defined (and preferably written down), you can start moving forward with a clearer focus on what needs to be done. But it’s important that your goals aren’t vague – setting S.M.A.R.T goals is…
How To Overcome Setbacks Like a Champion
How to overcome setbacks like a champion – we all face setbacks, but it’s how we respond to them that determines our future. Read of for inspiration on how to respond to the obstacles that life throws at you. Better Life Choices=More Control I try to make it a point to limit my TV intake to…
5 Things You Need to Give Up to Get Out of Debt
Debt – everyone’s favorite topic of conversation over dinner, right? Probably not. According to NerdWallet, the average American household has over $15k in credit card debt alone. Add student loans, car loans, and other consumer debt into the equation and the amount of debt a lot of people are carrying skyrockets. The good news is, you…
10 Must-Know Investment Terms for Beginners
Investing can be daunting, but with a little knowledge of key investment terms for beginners, you’ll feel less like a fish out of water! When I first started to become interested in investing my money (instead of just squirreling it all away in a savings account) I knew there’d be a steep learning curve. I…
How To Get Your Baby on a Schedule
When I first bought my sweet baby home from the hospital the word “routine” didn’t exist in my house. As new parents, my husband and I were in a daze of sleepless nights, diaper changes, feeding and rocking a crying baby. Honestly, at times it was difficult to tell when one day finished at the…
50+ Online Jobs and Work-From-Home Business Ideas for Moms
Are you looking for online jobs and business ideas for moms? I have over 50+ amazing ideas for you 🙂 An online job or working-from-home is the dream for many moms – I know it was for me. In fact, it was one of my biggest goals after giving birth – finding a way to make money…