• A list of all of my favourite things - these are the tools I use to level up my life and live with intention every single day!

    A few of my favourite things

    In honour of Valentine’s day, I decided to create a round-up of some of my favourite things! These are the tools I love that keep me intentional and on track in my life (plus some things I love that simply…

  • I is for Intention - find out the absolute best ways to get intentional with your money and your life!

    I is for Intentional Living

    Intention. I use this word a LOT, and I thought it was time for us to dig into what it really means. “Intention: a determination to act in a certain way; an aim or plan.” So when I talk about…

  • G is for Goals

    G is for Gettable Goals

    The start of a new year always feels like the opening of a new book – endless potential and excitement for all the goals we are going to crush in the next 365 days. But how do we stay motivated…

  • budget-friendly valentine's ideas

    Sweet Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day – a day to treasure your loved ones OR a Hallmark-inspired holiday? Love it or hate it, Valentine’s is just around the corner. Today we are talking all things love to give you some budget-friendly Valentine’s ideas for…

  • Beating the January Blues

    Beating the January Blues

    Well, we have opened the new calendar, turned the page in our planner – the new year is officially here. If you are like me, there is a mixed bag of feelings about this. I’m grateful to say good-bye to…

  • Frugal Fitness Tips - How to save money and achieve your health goals!

    F is for Frugal Fitness

    Did you know that it is free to run outside? It doesn’t cost a penny to do a push-up? It can be so easy to fall into the trap of expensive gym memberships or workout gear. I am guilty of this, for…

  • january budget reminders

    January Budget Reminders

    How on earth is it already January?!? Yikes, 2019 went by in a flash, and all of a sudden, we are creating our January budget! What?! It is time for some budget reminders to get ready for January. But first……

  • Reflections on one year debt-free

    One year Debt-free anniversary!

    Friends! Tomorrow is our debt-free-iversary!   One year ago, December 19th, 2018, we made our final payment on our Line of Credit, finishing a sixty-five thousand dollar journey and achieving perhaps the biggest goal we had ever set out for. For…

  • 50 lessons we've learned about money and life

    50 things we’ve learned about money (and life)

    You guys!! This is our fiftieth blog post. 50!!! Just under a year ago, we made our final payment on our debts. That was when we started sharing our journey, the why, and the how that got us to that moment. And…

  • Find out why you should sign up for swagbucks today!

    why you should sign up for swagbucks

    The holidays are quite literally right around the corner, which means we are making lists and checking them twice. I am a big fan of shopping early (I’m actually already very close to DONE), and I also LOVE to shop…

  • Check out these December budget reminders of commonly missed expenses in this busy month!

    December Budget Reminders

    Hands up if you can’t believe that we are at the end of the year? Where did 2019 go?! I can safely say that this was the fastest year of my life, and also the most joy-filled, in part because…

  • budget-friendly teacher gifts

    Budget-Friendly Teacher Gifts

    Let me start by saying you do not have to buy gifts for your kiddos’ teachers. But, if you plan to, why not get them something they will love, AND something in your budget? It’s not that we don’t appreciate the teacher…

  • Check out these budget-friendly gift ideas to rock Christmas on a budget

    Budget-Friendly gift ideas

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The season of generosity and gift-giving is right around the corner, and we are here with some ideas for budget-friendly gifts that will please all the people. For more strategies for embracing Christmas on…

  • christmas on a budget - 6 questions to ask yourself for the jolliest christmas ever

    6 Questions to ask yourself for the jolliest Christmas ever!

    Stress. Arguments. Guilt. Oh boy – Christmas is coming! Do you want to avoid those nasty feelings this year? Embrace a calm and stress-free Christmas with these holiday tips for giving your family the happiest Christmas – on a budget!…

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