“I’m proud of you.” Four simple words that pack a powerful punch. We grew up yearning for these words and when we received them, from a parent, teacher, mentor, our world felt bigger, we felt we had a place, we felt validated. Something happens as we become adults. We hear those words less often and…
I’m not sure if I’ve been living under a rock for a few months or what, but one of my favorite coupon sites is now an APP where you can get grocery cash back! Coupons.com has always been a favorite place to print my coupons from, but now you can do everything from your phone,…
I’ve been stuck in my house for 4 days with a sick baby. I finally snuck in a shower and I’m hoping to venture out tomorrow to put on a bra and workout. Not much has been accomplished since my 18-month-old has been crying non-stop, even when held. Basically, I’ve been trying to remain nurturing…
I’m not going to lie, my New Year’s vision setting is often as bad as my eye vision (legally blind). Like so many, I set goals for the new year (some maybe too lofty) and life gets in the way. As I write this, I’m finding myself the same weight I was one year ago…
Nine years of “in the trenches” parenting will cause you to do a lot of reflecting. Some of my biggest “ah ha” moments are when I realize the sacrifices my mom made for us. So here it is, I’m sorry mom… I’m sorry, Mom that the doctor made you wake me up every couple of…
I’m always looking for the best ways to make extra money. By far, the best way is to have your money earn more money while you go about your life. Making money without lifting a finger?! Does it get any better in the life of a frugal fanatic?! A few years ago I took a…
This past winter, I decided to see what the GetUpside app is all about. GetUpside is an app that gives money back on gas purchases at gas stations across the country. Want to get in on the Cash Back Fun? Visit your app store, download the app, and enter code BR5H4 to earn 15 cents/gallon…
I’m frugal. Not cheap, but frugal. This blog, “Stressed, Blessed, and Savings Obsessed,” alludes to this. Friends and family make fun but I’m not embarrassed, I’m not ashamed, in fact, I’m proud. However, if I’m being honest, my friends and family may not quite know the depths of this frugality and financial hypersensitivity. Most of…
I hate change. I avoid change. Safe and routine are my friends. So when I was filled with years of conflict, I pushed on. When I was pregnant with baby #3 something painful and excruciating happened. Teaching had always been my passion and education was my lifelong career. All of the sudden I had doubt…
This fall, I started using the Get Upside app but wasn’t quite ready to blog about it until I tried it for a while. My husband and I are now obsessed and watching the savings is addicting. Here’s how it works: Download the app and enter the Invite Code BR5H4 to get an extra 15…