This month our stock the freezer post is all about desserts. As I’m writing this, the holidays are behind us, but there may still be things to take desserts to. I like having desserts in the freezer because they can be prepped or thawed quickly, and it also doesn’t tempt me to constantly eat them! […]
It might sound like an oxymoron to have “quick” slow cooker recipes, but if you’re familiar with using a slow cooker, you know that many recipes call for the food to be cooked for 6-8 hours. That’s fine if you will be home to put it in the slow cooker mid-morning, but what if you […]
Any finance guru will tell you that you need to have at least $1,000 in an emergency fund. This emergency fund means that when the tire blows out, the washing machine stops working, or someone breaks an arm, you are good. No credit card is needed to cover those expenses. When money is really tight, […]
January is an exciting time for many as they begin a New Year and start fresh with those New Years’ resolutions. There are lots of great fruit and veggies in season, as well as sales on diet foods, vitamins organizational tools, and more to get the year started off right. Tip: If you are looking […]
Mornings can be hectic. Make some breakfast items in advance to help mornings go more smoothly! All of these grab and go breakfast recipes can be made in advance and quickly reheated (or simply grabbed from the fridge) in the morning before heading out. Grab and Go Breakfast Recipes: Protein Breakfast Boxes Mason Jar Overnight […]
It may seem odd to be talking about this around Christmas, but now is actually the best time to start thinking about next year. You may not have much time to really think through your goals, but jot things down as you think of them, and then see if you can spend some time between Christmas […]
While we are all thinking of new years resolutions and goals, here are a few easy financial resolutions you can make. It would be great to do all 8, but just one will make quite an impact on your bank account and finances. 8 Financial Resolutions for 2024 Pay off debt If you are carrying credit […]
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial journey over the past twelve months. Taking stock of your spending, evaluating wins, and identifying areas for improvement can set the stage for a financially successful new year. Here are 10 questions for an end of year financial checkup. […]
