Welcome to May…and a brand new budget!
You guys!! We are busting out May budget reminders and some tips on starting a new budget each month. Are you ready? Can you believe it’s nearly May?? It is amazing how quickly this year is going by – it…
Mother’s Day from a Distance
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And this year we are super limited on how we celebrate, because of the whole global-pandemic thing! But just because we can’t be together doesn’t mean mom’s don’t deserve a celebration! It just…
Reach Mindful Money Challenge – Reset (or Revive) Your Relationship with Money
You guys! I’m so excited! We are hosting our very first Reach Mindful Money Challenge! THIS is your chance to reset or revive your relationship with your finances. Joining this challenge will give you tools to take charge of your money, set…
Why you need a date night (and how to make it happen!)
Regular date nights are a priority in our home. A chance to connect, kid-free, is part of what makes our relationship strong and healthy. Since no one can leave the house right now, I am digging into how to create…
How to Manage Storm Mode
You may have heard me talk about storm mode recently and wondered what on earth that means. I use the term storm mode when I’m talking about dealing with anything that is going to put extra stress on your finances.…
More Tips to Save Money
Oh hello! Last week we hit you with some new strategies to save money on food. Today we are coming in hot with some more tips to save money around the house. These tips could help you during the current…
New Month, New Budget – April Budget Reminders
The end of March is just around the corner, and with a new month comes a new budget. Get your April budget set up before the month begins so you are ready to start tracking your spending and being intentional…
How to spend less – food edition
I know I’m not the only one right now, stressing about money and trying to cut costs around the house. It doesn’t matter what your financial situation is. We can all use tips on how to spend less money in…
Finding what you CAN control during times of uncertainty
In times of great uncertainty, it is easy (and normal) to feel out of control. And with the state of the world right now, I’m sure we are all worried about a lot of things, money being high on that…
Reach turns ONE!
Reach is turning one! One year ago, on March 17, 2019, I launched this space with no idea what I was doing or where it was heading. Literally – I didn’t have a clue how to run a web page,…
Budget-Friendly Easter Baskets
‘Tis the season for me to shop early and then eat ALL the Easter candy before the day arrives. I’m worse now than on Halloween! Tell me I’m not alone?? Anyway, with that confession out in the open, let’s go…
Emergency Funds: How to protect yourself from disaster
The car breaks down and will cost $900 to repair. You get pneumonia and can’t work for a week, so your paycheque is half what it should be. Your cat needs to go on a particular (expensive) new food that…
March Budget Reminders
Spring is in the AIR!! Or at least I seriously hope it is, you guys. I’m ready for warmer days and flower buds and planning my garden. But realistically, based on where I live, that may just be daydreaming for…
J is for Joy – 22 amazingly effective happiness hacks
Joy. Perhaps my favourite emotion to experience. Not over-the-top elation; joy is more simple than that. This three-letter word packs a big punch, though, so today we are exploring ways to build more joy into your life. Life can get…
How to stop letting simple setbacks lead to failure!
Think of a time when you were working towards a goal. In the beginning, you are fired up, super motivated to make progress. But then – bam! Something gets in your way. Maybe you are training for a race, and…
