Working moms are very busy, but I truly believe that almost everyone can find some time for at least a little side hustling. Maybe you want to earn a little extra money to pay off debt, increase investments so you can retire early, or you might just be hoping to …
This summer has been pretty low-key due to arrival of the twins. We have been trying to do some fun activities with the older kids, especially before I returned to work last week. Wondering how things have been going for this family of seven? Birthday Party We …
Starting and growing our family has been one of the most incredible experiences. Life has renewed purpose, bringing about a huge shift in priorities. You find yourself responsible for the well being, health, and happiness of another tiny human being . . . who will eventually grow into an adult …
With my maternity leave coming to an end, it probably comes as no surprise that I’ve been feeling sad and anxious about returning to work. My last day at the office was back in March. The transition will certainly be difficult, especially because Mr. Smith is going to be at …
We all want to have a family and home life which we can enjoy as much as possible. It can often be surprising, not to mention a little upsetting, how much money can get in the way of that. It is for this reason that we need to know how …
Our pediatrician is a mother of twins, and she warned us that the first year after they are born goes by in a blur. I have a feeling it will be the same way with us. Days and nights are fading into each other as we try to make the …
Hopefully everyone recently enjoyed celebrating Father’s Day. My own father hasn’t come up very much on this blog, but our relationship was an instrumental part of my formative years. While our bond has changed over time, I’m very thankful to still have him around. The paths of financial independence or …
What a journey it’s been so far! This is the 200th post on Creating My Kaleidoscope, a little blog I started up at the end of 2014. My original intent was to document our journey out of debt and build some accountability into our mission to achieve financial semi-independence. In …
The twins have finally made their arrival and it still amazes me that we actually came home with two babies instead of one. I do love a great deal. While I’m still recovering and we’re adjusting to the new normal that is our family of seven, it’s been a relief …
With Mother’s Day approaching, you may be thinking about how to make your mom feel valued and loved, without killing your budget. Don’t we all want to give mom a special gift to show our appreciation? Keep in mind that value and price are two very different things. It is …
