5 Simple Ways to Not Have a Car Payment
Are you looking to get rid of your car payment? It is possible to have a reliable car that is fully paid for. Here's how you can do it.
A few years ago we paid cash for our van. Since buying a van we have purchased four other cars for cash. These days having a car payment seems like a way of life, but let me encourage you to not have a car payment!
Do we drive... read more ❯
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Every new year millions of people make resolutions to get organized, simplify, lose weight, exercise more, spend less time on their phones, save money, etc.
The reality is only about 8% of people succeed in keeping their resolutions. Why do so many people, who have great intentions fail?
The problem is most people have a laundry list of things they want to change or improve each year and the goals aren't very specific.
For example, one year I decided... read more ❯
How to Make a Gift Basket
Initially, when I learned how to make a gift basket, it was because we had no money and a long list of gifts to buy! However after making them for several years, they have become some of the best gifts to give!
In fact one year a family member was upset we purchased a gift because she always looked forward to the homemade baskets!
Your gift basket, bag, or box can be filled with your special baked... read more ❯
Crockpot Beef Tips Sliders
These crockpot beef tips sliders are my go to meal on busy days. They are delicious and there's always just a small amount of beef leftover to sneak in a leftover sandwich the next day.
I usually buy beef tips in bulk at Sam's or Costco. It's a cheaper cut of meat but if you let it cook on low all day in the slow cooker it will come out tender. The key with this... read more ❯
Mid Century Modern Painted Dresser
A few years ago I found a mid century modern dresser set on Facebook marketplace. I purchased two dressers and a two night stands for about $150. My girls love painted white furniture so I sprayed the set with my paint sprayer for their bedroom.
When we moved they didn't need the dressers anymore. This dresser sat in my garage for almost a year. Last month I decided it would be perfect in my bathroom.... read more ❯