What to Do When Something Sucks
Sometimes life just sucks. You get terrible news and it feels like you’ve been punched in the stomach. *Note: You may have noticed that things look a little different around here. Check out our new about page to learn more about the recent changes to this website. ...
Things Above: Lessons Learned from James Bryan Smith
I love podcasts and I recently started listening to Things Above by James Bryan Smith. It has quickly become one of my favorites! The name of the podcast comes from Colossians 3:2 “Set your minds on things above, not earthly things.” Our thoughts have consequences. ...
Soul Minimalism? How to De-Clutter Your Soul
Minimalism is a popular movement, and you’ve probably de-cluttered your own home at some point. But have you ever considered de-cluttering your soul? What does that even mean? I heard about this concept on Emily P. Freeman’s podcast, The Next Right Thing. As Emily...
Big Changes Coming Soon!
This has been the craziest, most change-filled year of my entire life. We finished paying off six figure student loan debt, we finally bought our first home, I had a surgery I’d been putting off for a while, I got a new car, my step dad received a difficult diagnosis...
Paying Off Debt is Worth the Sacrifice + Other Frugal Life Lessons
I haven't shared a life update on this blog in a while, so I think we're long overdue for one...especially considering all that's been happening around here! As you may already know, we finished paying off $127,000 of debt (mostly student loans) about nine months...
3 Surprising Lessons Learned After Quitting a 4 Year Spending Ban
While my husband and I worked on paying off $127,000 of debt (mostly student loans), I was on a four year spending ban. I know, I know...nuts, right? I promise it's not as crazy as it sounds. Anyway, I learned a lot about frugality and minimalism during those four...
Is Dave Ramsey a Hypocrite?
It's no secret that I'm a huge Dave Ramsey fan. Reading his book The Total Money Makeover completely changed my life. My husband and I took Financial Peace University at our church and attended Dave's Money and Marriage event in Minneapolis. *Disclosure: This post...
4 Compelling Reasons NOT to Use the Cash Envelope System
I recently started using the cash envelope system and it’s been amazing so far! It makes the budgeting process so simple and easy. I don’t have to feel nervous or guilty about spending money on fun stuff because it’s already been budgeted for and I know EXACTLY how...
50 Cash Envelope Category Ideas
I started using the Dave Ramsey's cash envelope system for budgeting recently, and it's a game changer! I love anything that makes life a little simpler, and cash envelopes make budgeting SO easy. *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our full...
500 Things I’m Thankful For
We all know that focusing on what we’re thankful for can make us feel happier. Many of us have written lists of 5 things we’re grateful for, or 20, or 50…but have you ever made a list of 500 things you appreciate? I decided to create this list of 500 things because I...