Or, “Hey, this is actually working.” February is in the books and our second month of sticking to a super strict budget is complete! While I wouldn’t say that we’re still doing a “Spending Fast,” we are living by a planned, written, TIGHT budget and following Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. We’ve kept a $1000 emergency fund […]
A Letter To My Fertile Friends
…from me (your infertile friend). This is kind of awkward, isn’t it? This position that we’re in. There seems to be an elephant in the room when we talk. And I want to take a moment to clear the air. To get on the same level. So grab a cup of coffee and get comfy. […]
Life Captured
I’m periodically sharing some of the Life Captured journaling prompts randomly. I hope you enjoy and maybe consider doing the Life Captured prompts yourself! I’ve loved them so far. Life Captured #1 Prompt from January 15, 2016 //What is your favorite meal to cook, and why?// Recently my favorite meal to cook is the Twice-Baked Cauliflower Casserole, […]
Getting Organized in the New Year
It’s no secret to those who know me well that organization isn’t exactly my forte. While I don’t think that I’m a slob, I do struggle with keeping things tidy and having a place for everything. I also often feel like I have so much to do but I have no idea where to start. […]
January Spending Fast: Complete!
Or, “How We Saved $350 by Eating at Home.” As today is February 1st, I am happy to announce that Gregory and I survived our January Spending Fast and it feels so good. It was by no means easy, and there were definitely times that all I could think about was wasting an hour (and […]
6 Ways to INSTANTLY Relieve Stress
As you may imagine, dealing with infertility is one of the most stressful things I’ve ever gone through. The “what ifs” are constantly swirling in my mind, my body is stressed from trying different medications and eating styles, my heart is overwhelmed thinking about what may (or may not) come. This situation is an invitation into […]