It’s never too soon—or too late—to learn how to invest in the stock market. In fact, even long-time, successful investors will remark…“I wish I had started sooner.” So true. I definitely wish I had learned how to invest in stocks sooner. You see, we often limit our ability to build wealth because we sweat the…
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How to stop stressing about holiday spending and save money Christmas shopping
You don’t have to sing the blues with holiday spending this December, and you don’t have to go into debt. How do you keep Christmas spending from causing stress, and actually save money Christmas shopping? Yes, saving in December is possible! Make a goal for yourself – keep your financial planning on track, clean up…
10 Tips to winterize your home: An hour today saves many later
Time to get organized for winter! Because soon we’ll be scrambling to get everything done for the holidays and crave an extra few hours for….well, anything and everything. We’re mostly organized (…with a little time we can find anything we need). But…we’re always trying to de-clutter. How about you? Find yourself shoving another thing into a closet…
10 Really Good Comfort Food Recipes. Let’s Cook.
Are you craving some good comfort food recipes this week? Comfort food. It has that name for a reason. Some of us hunker down in the kitchen on stressful days, making – and eating – foods that leave us feeling good, comfortable, and satisfied. For us, that means homemade breads, soups, or dishes like chicken…
How to Make Lined Drapes – Easy Step-by-Step
If you read the previous post about sewing sheer drapes, you’ll know we’re making floor-length window coverings for my daughter’s Craftsman-style house. The sheers are completed and hung – yeah! Now we’re ready to make lined drapes. Sounds a challenge or at least expensive? Not really. So far, we mounted the two rods that nearly…
How to plan healthy lunch ideas
Are you struggling with healthy lunch ideas? Maybe lacking inspiration to stay on track with your goals to eat a more balanced diet? Or, maybe you need some new flavor ideas to keep you motivated? For us, lunch is one meal that can sometimes derail our best intentions as we juggle tight schedules, long to-do…
How to make sheer drapes – a DIY savings!
Below is a tutorial on how to make sheer drapes. One frustration we often hear regarding family budgeting is how expensive it can be to make home updates. We get that. It’s always fun to dream up new ways to freshen up the nest. It’s less fun to look at price tags, right? Over the…
Amazing Faith: Where a Prayer Journal Leads
A chance conversation in January 2020 with a friend was only a brief encounter, however, she planted a thought that left me curiously inspired. My friend was retiring from a full-time job at a financial firm because she felt her next task was too important to split time. “Oh, what’s that?” I asked, assuming she…
Investing in stocks: A guide so anyone can start
This Beginners Guide to Investing in Stocks is a three-part series designed for anyone who has considered getting started with investing in stocks. Three articles will focus on why we risk investing money at all, what the stock market can do for the average investor, and exactly how to buy stock. We’ll answer the “why”…
A dietitian’s tips to help kids try new foods
The chicken nugget showdown. Been there? You try your best to put wholesome, delicious, nutritious food on the family table but your best intentions are met with a wrinkled nose and request for chicken nuggets…again. Sigh. How do we help kids try new foods? A bit ago, we had a conversation where a friend asked…