Why Your Purple Folder Could Propel You Financially

You need a purple folder.  Okay, maybe not purple.  But a folder.  Let me give one definite fact. You won’t always FEEEEL good about your finances. When Robert and I decided that no one was going to pay for this big giant $80,000 school loan for us, we decided to go for it.  We called […]

How To Show Them They’re Valuable

  With a five year old and 2 1/2 year old, I sure don’t have enough years under my belt to proclaim an expert in parenting.  But one thing I do know.  Whatever I seem to do, they do it. There she was.  Precious little Shyloh.  Our sweet spunky 2 1/2 year old.  She runs […]

What I Learned from Dave Ramsey at Smart Conference 2015

I have to admit, Dave Ramsey is one influential man!  If he hasn’t directly influenced you, it’s probably someone you know, right?  He’s influential not only in finances but in life.  This man is a natural born go-getter.  He speaks our language.  He knows what will inspire and equip us!   Problem: Our minds can […]

Why You Should “Blank” the Joneses

“Blank the Joneses” she says. Rachel Cruze got on the stage.  And all I could think of was “How does she look soooo good after having a baby 6 months ago?!”  My shock and amazement vanished as I listened to the funny, informative, and motivational message she shared about money.  Has she ever been in […]

What I Learned from Christy B Wright at the Smart Conference 2015

Being a stay at home mom and a world renown speaker, #1 New York Times Best-Selling author, booming blogger and wife; sometimes life gets a bit chaotic.  In fact, there’s a lot of tension at times between work life and home life. Problem: How do I achieve the work life and home life without losing my temper, […]

The Lazy Budgeter’s Way to Motivation

I love to be motivated.  And I love to motivate.  But there are some days I am NOT motivated at all.  Especially when it comes to money. How do I stay motivated in finances?  How do I not spend the money we make and instead send ooogles amount of money every month to interest and […]