Having a pile of debt hanging over your head on a daily basis is certainly not enjoyable. For many, the…
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I’m a Saver Who Married a Spender: Here’s What I’ve Learned so Far
I firmly believe that savers and spenders come from two different frames of reference: seekers of long-term and short-term gratification….
Home Items that Seriously Decrease Stress & Frustration
If I could make one overarching goal for my home: it would be that it feels warm and cozy. A…
Creating Financial New Year’s Resolutions as a Married Couple
It can be intimidating to make resolutions we can stick to when we’re standing in front of a fresh calendar…
Tools for Combating a People Pleasing Mentality
Do you ever find yourself completely overwhelmed by a lose-lose situation? For me, they seem to come up most often…
Tips for Setting Financial Goals with Your Spouse
Working alongside another person to create and reach financial goals is a challenge. As a married couple, it’s important for…
9 Tips for Making an Apartment Feel Like a Home
When it comes to decorating, I am no expert. In fact, I am not really a fan of perfectly manicured,…
Perfect Gift Ideas for Harry Potter Fans
A Harry Potter themed gift is always acceptable in my book (pun intended). If you are a Harry Potter person…
Avoiding Money Arguments with Your Spouse
Finances and money problems are the root cause of many arguments and can cause damage to a marriage. We all…
How to Start Making Better Decisions
Some of us struggle with making decisions. Some of us fail to follow through. Then there are people like me,…
How to Make it Look Like You’re Good at Lettering or Calligraphy
Decorative lettering has become a more popular hobby lately, likely due to the increase in shareable videos on social media…
How Our Ego Keeps Us from Learning New Things
When we are born as helpless little babies, we are essentially sponges. We soak up knowledge from everyone and everything…
Student Debt Questions to Ask BEFORE You Get Married
There’s no denying that most of us are dealing with paying student debt. Many people graduating with student debt (and…
How Student Loan Debt is Affecting Our Marriage
Would you believe me if I said that paying off student loans has brought my husband and I closer together,…
How Age of Empires Made Me Better with Money
Wow, I almost can’t believe I am writing this — but it’s true. I have spent a LOT of time…
I Went to Disney World as an Adult without Children: It was Amazing
I recently went on a trip to Disney World in Orlando as an adult without any children. The experience was…
15 Things that Never Fail to Make Me Feel Cozy
I’ve discussed topics like collecting cozy memories, the importance of living in the moment, and how it can be so…
Being a MOH: How to Help the Bride and Keep Stress Levels Low
When you’re asked to stand up in a wedding, there are probably a few things that run through your head….
6 Simple Tips to Practice Living in the Moment
If you, like me, find yourself looking forward to future goals or regretting past decisions instead of enjoying life in…
How to Stop Being Such a Complainer: 3 Daily Tips
A lot of us have a bad habit of complaining too often about our bodies, jobs, finances, friends, and family….