Kick boredom to the curb with these 50 indoor activities for kids! If you have young children, you know that staying indoors can be challenging. Being stuck in the house tends to breed what all parents dread most...BOREDOM! Followed by a lot of whining, mischief, fighting with other siblings, and way too much screentime. The problem is that coming up with fun, ideas on the fly can be difficult. So to help get your creative juices flowing, we've put together a list of our family's favorite fun indoor activities for kids! Most of these involve little to no prep at all and will promote learning through play.So no matter if the weather is gross or sickness is going around, we've got you covered with some incredibly fun activities to keep the whole family happy. 50 Incredibly ... [Read More]
Debt Free Living
14 Ways to Kickstart Financial Spring Cleaning
Spring is in the air – birds singing, flowers blooming, and, of course, Spring Cleaning! But we’re not just referring to scrubbing all those hard-to-reach areas of your home or throwing out old knick-knacks. We’re talking about putting your finances in order to be more organized, more aware, more productive, and more financially free with some financial spring cleaning. Financial spring cleaning involves rolling up your sleeves now, so you don’t look back in December and wonder where the year or where your money went. If you’ve struggled with staying on top of your finances like you know you should, we want to help you “get real” with your money! Just a couple of baby steps in the right direction is all you need to get some momentum on your side. ... [Read More]
50 Fun Activities for a No Spend Weekend with Kids!
Put your wallet away and make some memories with these 50 fun activities for a no spend weekend with kids! We are a debt-free family who knows the reality of how important it is to live life on a budget. You can read how our family became debt free in 16 months here. Let’s face it, going to the movie theater as a family these days can cost you just about a full week of groceries after tickets and snacks! And taking everyone to a special event or attraction is even more expensive. So, what’s a family to do that doesn’t involve countless hours in front of a screen? We’ve got you covered with 50 of our favorite free and fun activities to do as a family on a no spend weekend! 50 Fun Activities for a No Spend Weekend with Kids! Raid the cupboard and bake something! Make ... [Read More]
Top Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2020!
It’s time to discuss common money mistakes to avoid in 2020 that are killing your financial health! When tackling any goal, it’s important to play both offense and defense. You want to win when it comes to your finances and, at the same time, you also don’t want to lose. There are some mistakes, like taking out huge student loans, that can set your financial plans back years. Others are less dramatic. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware of potential financial pitfalls and their impact on your plans. As you’re reaching for financial freedom, perhaps you’ve resolved to build up an emergency fund, get out of debt, or start investing 15% of your income in 2020. We want to help make sure you stay on track, finish strong, and make 2020 the best year yet! We know you’ve ... [Read More]
New Year Money Challenge to Become Financially Free!
So you’re ready for a New Year Money Challenge?! AWESOME! It can be incredibly motivating to focus on new year goals at the beginning of the year. And you’re not only starting them for the year, but rather for the new DECADE (cannot believe it’s 2020 and the start to another decade). This money challenge is exactly what our family did to get out of debt almost 6 years ago when we paid off nearly $68,000 in just 16 months. There is no magic formula and no need to pay a financial guru to get you on the road to financial freedom. It all boils down to living below your means! This 2020 New Year Money Challenge is expanding the concept of living on less into practical categories to help you take control of your finances. Within each category you’ll read easy-to-follow advice ... [Read More]
Make Money FAST with These 10 Tricks
It’s time to dish out our tried and true ways to make money FAST! One of the keys to quickly paying off debt and building wealth faster is to create a greater spread between what you earn and what you spend, something that we call “financial margin.” You can create financial margin by decreasing your expenses, making more money, or both. Of course, we recommend doing both! When we were working on becoming debt-free, we not only reduced our spending but also took every opportunity to make an extra buck. We sold books, clothes, furniture – basically, anything that wasn’t bolted down. Additionally, we did odd jobs, online surveys, and a bit of mystery shopping as well. If you’d like to hear more of our debt-free story, be sure to read How We Paid Off $68K of Debt in 16 ... [Read More]
