Many are calling us “brave” for taking five kids (including almost-one-year-old twins) on an adventure to Washington, D.C., but it was the perfect trip for us right now. We were able to get away from home, enjoy some educational and entertaining experiences, and it really didn’t cost very much at …
I still can’t believe we’re almost done with March. This year is flying by – but in a good way! My job switch has made such a big difference in the focus of my days. I am spending less time blogging and hustling, instead focusing on enjoying life as much …
I guess we’re never taking the family on a trip to Disney. That was my reaction to reading about the recent increase in ticket prices for the theme park. It’s not like we had set plans to visit Disney any time soon, but it just seems like something that should …
We’re already well into the New Year and doing our best to make the most of every day. One of my “resolutions” was to make sure to provide more updates on our family’s adventures . . . so without further ado, please enjoy our first “Monday Medley” of 2018. …
It’s that special time of year for personal finance bloggers – time to update your debt payoff and/or net worth numbers. While commenters often say it’s nice to read these posts for the transparency, the best part for me is being able to look back and see how far we’ve …
Welcome to 2018! I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been very good about sticking with New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I’ve found success in setting more-general goals for myself, along with deciding on a one-word theme to frame my priorities for the New Year. My focus word for 2018 …
Yes, you read that correctly. Mr. Smith and I finally attempted a date night out of the house about seven months after having the twins. We kept it a frugal date night, but it was quite the adventure. I hope that we won’t wait so long to go out again, …
When it comes to money, and most other things in life, you have to force yourself to think outside the box. As we continue on our journey out of debt and to financial semi-independence, I’m constantly trying to what costs are truly necessary. One expense to consider is …
It’s Black Friday, the biggest shopping holiday of the year. While us frugal folks like to encourage DIY Christmas presents, odds are that you can’t get away with making your own gifts for everyone. If you are going to spend money on Christmas, here are some practical gift ideas to …
Only the second week into my new job and things at home are already feeling much more manageable. The twins are now six months old and just making it this far seems like an accomplishment. As life is always changing, it definitely feels like we’re starting to move forward to …
