Buying In Bulk and Cooking Freezer meals — Inflation is affecting every single one of us right now. Every trip I take to the grocery store makes me cringe when I see how much all the prices have risen. My coffee creamer (generic) used to be $2.50 for a container. Now that same coffee creamer is $3.97. It…

Something New I’m Trying In 2023 — As I’m starting the new year and looking to see how I can increase my side hustle income, a new idea popped into my mind. I looked into it, and I may try it. …

Starting To Invest On Robinhood — Back in November I ran across a YouTube channel called Mommy Trader. I don’t remember who it was who recommended this channel, but I was curious enough to check it out. Mommy Trader Welcome to Mommy Trader! On this channel we are documenting our journey to "trade" in debt for financial freedom....aka…www.youtube.com As I started watching some of her videos, several things went through my mind. First, the economy sucks right…

Every time a new year rolls around there’s a part of me that gets so excited. A new year means a fresh start for me. I can look back at the past year and know it’s behind me. Sometimes looking back I’m pleased with my progress. …

As my mother continues to decline, something has become very apparent to me. Death, wills, and money are topics that are almost taboo to discuss. It is so important to have a will, even a simple one, so that if something were to happen, the people who you leave behind…

The month of October blew by for me. I’m honestly not quite sure what I spent my days doing other than working and trying to sleep. With that said, it came as no surprise to see that I had not written a single post in the entire month. This has…

The Steep Downslide of Alzheimer’s — I’ve got an awesome mother. Growing up we had our disagreements and didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but she was always there with her arms open to give me the hug I didn’t even know I needed. She was a teacher for twenty years. Year after year she would help kids…

As the U.S. gets crazier, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed with all the bad news and frustrated with all the rising prices. Instead of letting those emotions freeze you, take control of what you can. For me, what I can control are the decisions I make which include what…

One of my best friends is currently taking steps to get out of a toxic marriage. Her exit plan is to come move in with me and my husband until she gets back on her feet. …