11 Steps to Get Your Finances Under Control
Money is one of those things that stress people OUT. Did you know that it's one of the number one causes of divorce? Whether you're married or single, personal finances can cause some serious friction. As I write this, the stock markets are plunging and the outlook...
10 books on my literal, physical TBR Pile
My virtual TBR list is endless and all over the place. I have books I want to read saved on Goodreads, in a notes app on my phone, in my bullet journal, and in an Amazon list or two. Pretty much any book lover out there can tell you that their TBR list is out of...
March 2020 Goals
These posts have quickly become one of my favorite things to create. I love the accountability it creates for myself, the lessons learned--sinking even deeper when I take the time to articulate them-- and the joy of seeing all that was accomplished in the last...
Are you a maximizer or a satisficer?
An incredibly useful concept that I first heard about from Gretchen Rubin is the distinction between being a maximizer or a satisficer. One type tends to be happier than the other, so figuring out which one you are can lead to some easy happiness boosting in your...
7 Tips to Make Tax Season Easier
I used to feel intense dread as soon as TurboTax started advertising in full force sometime around the beginning of January. I didn't feel like I really knew what I was doing with taxes and often worried that I was leaving out important information or would get...
February 2020 Goals
Hi, friends! Are we ready for February 2020 goals already? January was a month to remember. It certainly felt like the first month of a new year and a new decade. Charles and I started off the month with a bang, jumping right into new routines and tackling our goals....
My Top 10 Favorite Purchases of 2019
I love hearing what people have purchased and loved so I thought I would share my top 10 favorite purchases of 2019. These have all been things that I love and use frequently, in no particular order. This post contains affiliate links. If you click the link and...
My Top 10 Favorite Books from 2019
One thing I've never done before is pick my favorite books from a given year. I saw Janssen do this over at Everyday Reading and loved seeing what stood out to her most. I finished 52 books last year and, when looking back, I was surprised how difficult it was to come...
20 Money Goals You Can Set in 2020
Thinking about money in the long term is something that easily stresses a lot of people out. One thing I love about a new year (and a new decade!) is the opportunity to rethink parts of your life and then start fresh. A few years ago, setting money goals kind of felt...
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