I don’t know about you, but I have a lot going on these days. I’m married, work 50+ hours a week as a Communications Director for a Member of Congress, attend church on Sundays and Wednesdays, do my personal devotions every day, cook, clean, vacuum, maintain some sort of social life, and somewhere in there, I try to blog. (UPDATE: I now have a baby, too!) I may not know you, ... Read More »
10 Simple Tips to Save Money on Your Wedding
Something happens when you start planning a wedding. Well, two things. First you realize you’re in the wrong career because professionals in the wedding business must be making a killing based on what they charge. (You want me to pay $50 to rent each chair?) And second, everything feels incredibly important. You need “blush” tinted roses, not “pink” ones. Thankfully, this ... Read More »
Why My “Word of the Year” is “Vision”
When I first read about people choosing a "word of the year" I honestly thought it was silly. Fast forward a few years and I am now a huge advocate. Why? Because choosing a word is setting the tone for your year. It's also like creating a overarching theme of the year instead of endless resolutions we never keep. A couple of years ago I choose "Vitality." I just felt like I ... Read More »
7 Habits to Become Financially Independent
To start, what does becoming financially independent mean to you? For some, it may mean being debt-free, not having to rely on parents for monetary help or feeling secure about the future. For me, it’s all three. While our definitions of financial independence may differ, we can all develop the below habits to achieve it. (This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full ... Read More »