Adventures of a Catholic homeschooling family in Alaska.
About 925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire 925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World from the author of the highly acclaimed book, Your Mark on the World, [Read On]
Back when we were preparing for marriage, we had some cursory discussions in our “pre-Cana Classes” that had us considering finances as a couple. Like many, we were loathe to delve too deep into that area at the time. Love conquers all mentality, ya’ know? If only we’d had a book like The 5 Money [Read On]
Now, I have been bargain shopping for clothing forever compliments of my dad’s frugal nature. But, I have really taken it to heart since having the boys and seeing how expensive it can be to cloth a family of six. While I will shop sales at some of my favorite stores for a few things [Read On]
Now that P’s in high school, I’ve been giving more consideration to what life skills he needs to acquire before leaving the nest. Among the different ones I think he should have, you’ll find financial skills. Some things like balancing a checkbook might seem simple to an adult. But if you haven’t been taught how [Read On]
While I do not often think of myself as owning my own business, I do. The IRS considers my blog a business since I’ve accepted some advertising and sponsored posts in the past year. I’m just not fully there with my mindset. Reading through The Barefoot Executive by Carrie Wilkerson, I’m beginning to think [Read On]
A few weeks ago, I had a review of The Money Saving Mom®’s Budget on the blog. This is not a ‘listen and run’ resource. Rather, I see it as a listen, be inspired and then ACT on changes you need to make. I thought it might be good for my own accountability to [Read On]
I’d like to think that we are doing well financially. And, compared to many who constantly choose to live beyond their means, we are. But, I know that there is still room for improvement. We have a vehicle loan that I’d love to abolish. We have a mortgage that was more than I [Read On]
Having been in Alaska for over a year, I can say that shopping has taken on a new look. The paper has far fewer coupons in it, so to find a Coupons site online that I can tap into on a regular basis is a boon for my family. Knowing that they’ve been around for [Read On]
The past few weeks have been a bit ‘exciting’ when it comes to family finances.No, we didn’t come into a bunch of money. Although, I am happy to report I got the taxes filed before the deadline and we are supposed to be receiving refunds. (I learned that Maryland charges a tax for non-residents!It’s a [Read On]
Occasionally, there is a product we get to review as members of the TOS Homeschool Crew that can be used by just about ANY family with kids. Family Mint is one of those products. What parent doesn’t worry about how their child will learn to manage money and avoid potentially devastating results down the line? [Read On]
I have been on Cindy Rushton’s email list for a while now. This past spring, I bought a ticket to the Ultimate Homeschool Expo and found it to be worth far more than the price of ‘admission’. Well, during the year Cindy hosts Talk-A-Latte seminars. Some have been on topics that didn’t speak to me, [Read On]
