Motivation Inspiration
There are two books that have really rung true for me over the last 2 weeks. One book is Atomic Habits and the other is the Four Tenancies. Atomic Habits…
How to save buckets of money on your cell phone plan
If you are looking to trim your recurring expenses, one of the first places you should be looking is your cell phone bill. Traditional “postpaid” cell phone plans used to…
Meal Planning
I started meal planning after my first child was born out of sheer desperation to avoid ever buying her a "happy meal." I was invited to a "freezer meal" party.…
Does the gym improve your quality of life or worsen it?
When trying to decide what costs to cut back on, it's important to evaluate your values. Here are my thoughts on values. I have health as one of my foundational…
Values
I first learned about setting up values from The Minimalist podcast, episode 69. Here is a full list of ideas. It's an important barometer on how to progress through your…
0% Credit Card Transfer
I've had a lot of questions regarding transferring credit card debt to a 0% credit card. I found this video incredibly helpful. Bank Americard has a 0% transfer fee AND…
Long Shifts and Freezer Meals
Most families I know have a primary grocery shopper/cook in their household. If the chef is the nurse of the family, dinner time can be a mess. I get home…
Health and Wealth
I would say I hit my all-time low (heaviest) in nursing school, I was fat and sad. This happened during my psych rotation (shocking). I ate crap, I didn't sleep,…
Love and Money
Single Back when I was single I would proudly declare that I only owed money on my sweet Corolla. I can go into more details about that money choice but…
Valentine’s Day
I loathe Valentine's Day. It's a Hallmark holiday designed to upset your soul and empty your wallet. Most people are just getting their Christmas purchases paid for and now, boom,…