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This Month’s Top Post: May 2017 Blog Income Report - 206 Views This Month’s Runner Up: Paycheck Series Conclusion - 194 Views In June, I took the biggest break from blogging that I've done in over a year.  I didn't really share anything to Pinterest and I only had one post per week on the blog that pushed automatically to social media.  I also had the lowest amount of page views in my entire second year of blogging.  What I'm really surprised about though is that I did not have the lowest income month.  My income was still lower than average but ...

Nick and I just had our wedding yesterday and it was supposed to be the happiest day ever. But, because of one person, I've been quite the upset bride. I gave the officiant the script of what we wanted at our wedding and she told me she made some minor tweaks. To me, minor tweaks would be no big deal. She emailed me to let me know the night before our morning wedding and didn't even bother to attach a copy with the changes she made. Then, she showed up five minutes before the ceremony start time even though I ...

It's official.  We have now moved in! The first week was a tough one with this move. Our closing got pushed back by two days which meant we had to reschedule 8 vendors and meant we had to go 5 days without internet. This may not seem long but whole moving it would have been nice to be able to take a break and sit on the internet for a couple minutes or watch the YouTube vloggers. The first day of moving didn't go quite as expected. I had to be at the house because there were two appointments I ...

This post is part of a series.  To start the series from the beginning, click here.  To browse through the series, click here. You are the one in charge of your financial situation.  When changes need to be made, you must be the one to make them.  If something isn’t working, you must be the one to make a change. Living paycheck to paycheck is a stressful situation that everyone can get out of.  You must begin by analyzing your situation and creating a plan. If you find that there are not enough funds to cover your basic needs, make ...

Need to add some freshness to your home this summer? With these easy breezy summer home décor ideas, you can transform any living space into a summertime residence. The warm summer days and breezy nights are a perfect time to add cool tones and exotic décor to your living space. Save the dark colors and clutter for the colder months and keep it simple and bright this summer with these 7 décor ideas. Add color to your life Warm and dark hues add a cozy feel to your home during winter. But the warm summer season asks for cooler tones ...