Family of 5

We have 3 boys now! Holy cow a lot has changed in the past few years.  Will is 6 in Kindergarten, Hudson is almost 3 and Joshua is 10 months old.  I have learned though, the more things change, the more things stay the same.

Retirement!!!!

Alright, as I get closer to closer to the big 3.0. (OMG!) I realize now more then ever it is time to buckle down on retirement savings. 

Condo Updates

We have been so busy lately fixing up our condo.  We haven't decided yet if we're fixing it up to try and sell right away, or just to make it pretty for us, but either way, it is getting done!

True or False?

1)  Shopping sales = Smart shopping

FALSE! 


How many times have you gone into Target to get "just this 1 thing" and walked out with a basket full of stuff because it was on sale?  If you're like me, then the answer is too dang many.

Throwing away money!

There are so many things we do that are a complete waste of money.  I know I do at least one thing every day where I might as well not do it and just burn some cash.  One thing that jumps to my mind, and I did this on Wednesday, is

Making a budget work for your family.

Q.  What is a budget?
A.  Telling your money where to go.

Buying second hand...

Have you ever bought anything off of Craigslist, Ebay or from a consignment store or garage sale?  I think these places can bring amazing deals to those people willing to look and take a chance, but I'm noticing a growing stigma that buying second hand is "icky" or not classy or something.  Really?