Building an emergency fund is the first step to financial stability, and financial stability feels goooood. Real good. The idea looks different to everyone (some people want a million dollars, others only want a thousand), but the basis is the same. Safety. Money has a way of making us feel ... Read More about How to start an emergency fund… like, right now
DIY Portable Toddler Ballet Barre
My sweet baby girl just turned 4 but she has been begging for ballet lessons over the last year, at least. Sadly, all of the classes in my area are not friendly to the working mom folk and are all at like 3pm on Wednesdays??? Totally nuts, but whatever because we're all stuck inside these days ... Read More about DIY Portable Toddler Ballet Barre
Ongoing Home project list
Home projects make me so happy. I love creating value with my hands, making something out of essentially thin air. Letting my creativity run wild and ending up with a tangible result. But when it comes to getting them done, I’m part of what is known as “the 95% club”. I’m not afraid to start ... Read More about Ongoing Home project list
10 Tips for Planning a Frugal Birthday Party
You know how every couple on House Hunters "looooooveeessss to entertain"? Yeah... that ain't me. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate people, but hosting can be exhausting AND expensive, and those are two things that don't sit right with me. But since being a parent pretty much requires you to ... Read More about 10 Tips for Planning a Frugal Birthday Party
How to start pumping before going back to work
I will never forget that big WTF feeling I felt before going back to work with a breastfed baby. I understand that you’re supposed to pump when the baby usually eats, but what do you do about that first day? How are you supposed to pump before leaving the baby all day? Like so many aspects of ... Read More about How to start pumping before going back to work