I’ve really been struggling these past few years, wondering where to draw the line with Christmas gifts for our children. How much is too much? How much is too little? I don’t want to give them so much that they become spoiled (entitled) little brats… what to do, what to do. Thankfully, a few months ago I ran across a pin (on pinterest) that mostly
One night, when I was working a graveyard shift, I was talking to a super-poor college student that told me “Only rich people shop at Costco”…I thought that was kind of funny because I am in no way rich, but I shop there. The thing is, the rich get rich (and stay that way) by being smart with their money. I’m writing this post to
Nick and I 2005 I love it when people gripe about how they had to take out a second mortgage or a loan just to pay for their child’s wedding expenses. That is a completely preventable situation (unless they’ve been unemployed for years). Especially since you generally know from the time that the child is born that they will, hopefully, get married someday and that you will be
In the past, I’ve struggled with figuring out the financial aspect of Christmas. So, I thought I’d share my plan so far for this year: October: Start Saving & Write Lists November 1st – December 7th: All Christmas Shopping December 8th – Christmas: Bake, Deliver Gifts, & Enjoy! October is a great time to start budgeting and planning for Christmas, if you haven’t started already
