Dear Brittany, You did it! You made it through another pregnancy when you swore you wouldn't have another baby. You did your best to take care of your mental and physical health. It wasn't easy. That first trimester was a doozy with exhaustion and nausea. The third trimester wasn't too much better, but you made… Continue reading A Letter to Myself
We Never Gave Up: Baby Hunter #2 Due June 2022
It took 21 months and a chemical pregnancy, but we never up. I am 5 weeks 4 Days as I type this (Currently 23 weeks and just now finishing this announcement...) and I still can't believe it. I've taken so many pregnancy tests just to make sure. And then even more. In the fall of… Continue reading We Never Gave Up: Baby Hunter #2 Due June 2022
What is in my Budget Binder!
Although my husband and I managed to pay off $122,243.01 of my student loan debt in 4.5 years (and we also paid for a new house AC that was $8,000 during that time as well), I am not a budget or money expert. I am the queen of buying something and making it work in… Continue reading What is in my Budget Binder!
Why Doesn’t He Listen? 16 Months of TTC Baby #2
I was driving to work one day and the song Rescue me by Lauren Daigle comes on the radio. The tears come rolling down my face. I can't help but think I am doing something wrong. Am I working out too hard? Should I cut out all caffeine? I only drink one cup of coffee… Continue reading Why Doesn’t He Listen? 16 Months of TTC Baby #2
My Mom Worth
My close friend called me the other day to chat. It's hard to believe we have been friends for 8 years! We taught across the hall from each other at the previous school I taught at; me band and her orchestra (or string band as I like to call it). She is always one I… Continue reading My Mom Worth
I’m tired…but I will have hope.
I’m tired of being disappointed. 11 times I’ve hoped to see two pink lines only to see one. I’ve prayed and begged and begged some more. I’m growing weary, and if I’m honest, at times I want to give up. The mind games going through my head can become overwhelming. Trying to make sure we… Continue reading I’m tired…but I will have hope.
How We Paid Off $122,243.01 of Student Loan Debt
I am definitely not a financial expert and I'm sure that there are better ways to go about paying off debt, but I wanted to share what we did to pay off $122,243.01 in student loan debt in 4 1/2 years! Enjoy! Zero Based Budget Zero based budget means every dollar is accounted for in… Continue reading How We Paid Off $122,243.01 of Student Loan Debt
We are DONE: $122,243.01 of Student Loans Paid off in 4 1/2 Years.
I could stop right there and let the title speak for itself. This blog will be part of a three part series on our victory over my student loan debt! Stay tuned! First, let me say, instead of subtracting the monthly payment (that hadn’t gone through yet) from what was left on the loans, I… Continue reading We are DONE: $122,243.01 of Student Loans Paid off in 4 1/2 Years.
Working Mom Turned Stay at Home Mom During COVID-19 Social Distancing
As a working mom, you might be having some trouble adjusting to your new role as a stay at home mom and/or a stay at home working mom during this time of social distancing. I've never done the math to see if I actually need to work to make ends meet, but it doesn't matter… Continue reading Working Mom Turned Stay at Home Mom During COVID-19 Social Distancing
Tips for a Less Stressful Morning for the Working Mom
Morning sock meltdown. Rough phase, but we got through it! Whether you are going back to work for the first time after maternity leave or you have been back to work for years, the mornings can be stressful! As I was preparing to go back to work I talked through what I needed from my… Continue reading Tips for a Less Stressful Morning for the Working Mom
My Beloved 