Tag: saving money
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September Goals & Intentions: Saving Money, Prioritizing Rest & Growing My Business
September is here, and it’s time for a fresh set of goals and intentions. From saving for an upcoming expense and prioritizing rest to growing my business and spending more time with family, here’s what I’m focusing on this month. Read more
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Book Review: “The No-Spend Challenge Guide” by Jen Smith — A Practical Path to Financial Freedom
In this review of The No-Spend Challenge Guide (Second Edition) by Jen Smith, I share how this book offers a realistic, down-to-earth approach to saving money without feeling deprived. Jen provides actionable strategies, creative alternatives to spending, and mindset tips for lasting financial change. Whether you’re tackling a weekend, month, or year-long no-spend challenge, this… Read more
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Back-to-School Budget: How We Spent $650 and Stayed (Almost) on Track
We set a $500 back-to-school budget…and spent $650! Here’s what we bought, what we learned, and why tax-free weekend might not be worth the hype. Read more
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July Recap: Progress, Small Wins & Learning to Celebrate It All
From pounds lost to books read and savings added—July was filled with small steps that added up to real growth. Here’s a look back at what worked, what shifted, and what I’m carrying into August. Read more