No Amazon August. How to break the habit of overspending on Amazon
You’ve no doubt by now heard of a No Spend Month and how helpful it can be in breaking bad spending habits. But have you ever heard of a No Amazon August? Well, it’s a similar concept, except that...
View ArticleMake back-to-school easy on you and your wallet!
We’re already back into the swing of the school year here in Georgia, but I know that right now is “calm before the storm” for many families as you get ready for back to school. So let’s chat about...
View ArticleHow I learned to cook and how you can too!
After one of my Q&A sessions on Instagram, I kept getting one question over and over again. “How did you learn to cook from scratch and create your own recipes?” I would love to tell you that I’ve...
View Article5 Ways to Optimize Your Finances Today
I know managing money is tough. It’s a never-ending process (or at least it’s not so long as you have a few dollars and cents to your name). That can make managing money overwhelming and feel like a...
View Article5 Tips to Save Money on Household Items
With inflation being as insane as it is right now (especially at the grocery store), it can be hard to know who, what, and how to budget for the rise in prices. Even though there are things you can...
View Article20 Minute Tasks to Improve Your Finances This Year
Did you know that if you spent just 20 minutes a week focusing on your finances, you’d have spent a total of 17 hours on your money in just a year?! Okay, okay, I know what you’re thinking. “Uh, Jess,...
View ArticleEnough is enough. It’s time to stop being broke.
Nine years ago, I found myself a scared pregnant mama with a toddler in tow. Not only was our debit card declined at the grocery store, but so was the credit card. Embarrassed, I tried to play it off,...
View ArticleHow to Make Homeschooling Affordable
This is our third year homeschooling our three children so we don’t have it all figured out. However, we know firsthand how quickly the costs of homeschooling can rise. It’s definitely not a “free”...
View ArticleThe Most Important Financial Asset You Must Have
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that whenever my husband goes out of town, my appliances just fall apart! But in case you don’t, basically, Uncle Murphy moved in while my husband was out of...
View ArticleWhy you need to stop putting your money on autopilot right now.
I’m a huge fan of living a real life on a budget – meaning, I’m a fan of making your own dollars and cents work in a way that makes sense for your real life. That’s why I don’t fall into that mindset...
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