I don’t know about anyone else but 2015 was a crappy year for us. Like seven plagues of Egypt crappy. There was the rain and hail storms that punched holes in our roof and siding. Then there was the economic downturn that cost my husband his job – twice. And then there was the family crisis that ended with bitter words and abandoned … [Read more...] about Year 2016 – New Year’s Revolution
Health & Fitness
June Challenge & Goals
Good evening everyone! Looks like a lot of my fellow bloggers have many noble goals for the month of June and I thought I'd contribute with my own monthly challenge! In May, I had challenged myself to track my spending using Quicken. This has been a super-fabulous-success and I think it was reporting back to you, readers, every week that … [Read more...] about June Challenge & Goals
Health Priorities: Dying to pay down debt
Hi everyone! The title is slightly dramatic but it speaks to a certain mindset I've been carrying for awhile. Today I’m going to write about being foiled by health. In my post Love and Money, I had a debt repayment plan for the credit card, the line of credit, and the store credit card. I was planning on using the extra money I was earning from my … [Read more...] about Health Priorities: Dying to pay down debt
Free Gym Memberships!
Wouldn't it be great to save the world – one child at a time – and get a free gym membership at the same time? This week’s money saving tip involves helping others and saving money at the same time, how’s that for a feel good recipe? Money Saving: Find creative solutions The YMCA in my home province offers an awesome deal – volunteer with them … [Read more...] about Free Gym Memberships!
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Whether you’re a student on a shoestring budget or someone interested in eating well without the price tag, this post is for you! Eating healthier has been “one of my goals” for a long time but I haven’t really had the motivation to really put any of my plans into action. One of the aspects of this goal was to find a cheaper way to buy what I … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy on a Budget