Hello! January was survival mode, I’m working more hours, we temporarily didn’t have childcare, and Brandon shifted to being a full time stay at home dad who works evenings and weekends. We became very burnt out. I am hopeful that by the end of February we will find some balance again in our lives. OurContinue reading “January 2024 Financial Update:”
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Working Mom Capsule Wardrobe:
I love capsule wardrobe YouTube videos and Pinterest posts, but I always run into the same problem, they’re not realistic for my lifestyle. They’re often made by someone who doesn’t have any kids OR they are a stay at home parent and do not have a full time office job in addition to being aContinue reading “Working Mom Capsule Wardrobe:”
2024 Goals:
As promised, here are my goals for 2024: First of all, survive another tax season. This time around I am not new to my job and also not in my third trimester of pregnancy, so hopefully it will go even better. I don’t have any goals outside of survival and prioritizing my husband and sonContinue reading “2024 Goals:”
2023 Year End Financial Update & 2024 Goals!
I want to start writing on here more consistently again! So here is the beginning of that. It has been challenging to do many things other than work and survive with an infant, but I’ll give it a shot. Also, I have a new job at a CPA firm! (Been there for almost year now.)Continue reading “2023 Year End Financial Update & 2024 Goals!”
I’m Pregnant!!! Oct. & Nov. F.I.R.E. Update:
I’m Pregnant! I haven’t posted in awhile because life has been very busy with the holidays, baby prep, appointments, work, etc. The baby is due April 23rd, 2023, and we think that is the perfect time for us to have a baby. We will have the Spring, Summer, & Fall to adjust to parenthood. TheseContinue reading “I’m Pregnant!!! Oct. & Nov. F.I.R.E. Update:”
September 2022 Financial Update:
September was uneventful really. We just worked and spent time with friends, that’s about it. We also started some of our annual fall traditions such as going to the pumpkin patch, baking cookies, watching Harry Potter, etc. As for our finances, our investments went down some more, our savings account went up by $1,000, andContinue reading “September 2022 Financial Update:”
August 2022 Financial Update:
August is always a crazy month for us because my birthday, our anniversary, and other family & friends have birthdays in August. This month was extra hard though, particularly the week of my birthday. I got Covid for the first time and it hit me really bad right when my friend was staying with usContinue reading “August 2022 Financial Update:”
July 2022 Financial Update:
In July, we mostly had tons of different appointments, particularly for Brandon’s back, he has a tear. Leo had a teeth cleaning he needed to be put under for, and Brandon had to get multiple fillings. Other than that I have been working part time, doing house projects, and like always, constantly evaluating myself &Continue reading “July 2022 Financial Update:”
How to Reach Your Financial Goals Faster:
At the end of this post, I list out all of the ways how we were able to accomplish these financial goals with such low incomes, in such a short amount of time. I suggest reading that list for ideas that you may be able to apply to your finances. Now that we are halfContinue reading “How to Reach Your Financial Goals Faster:”
June 2022 Financial Update:
For the United States, June was a wild month politically, about many varying topics. I won’t get into it, but as a young woman who cares about sustainability & freedom, I bet you can guess some of my thoughts. Some choices were a step in the right direction, some majorly stepping backwards. Personally though, JuneContinue reading “June 2022 Financial Update:”
Ease Your Financial Payne 