Thanksgiving is a perfect day of the week to share food, love, and good cheer. It is also a good day to practice the art of meal planning and extending.
The Unsung Hero of My Home
I never thought of myself as heroic. In fact I am quite average in my community of fellow Navy EOD spouses. My husband takes bombs apart for a living and while my daily focus is always on how heroic HE is, this post is about how heroic moms can be, and I think Navy EOD […]
Operation Get the Family to the Table
I grew up in a very large Latin American family where extended family dinners happened every Sunday after church. There was always a hearty stew, tacos, and these amazing grilled green onions with huge sweet bulbs (my mouth is watering just thinking about them). Marrying into the Military Life and the Challenges of Nightly Dinner […]
Money Saving Tip Using Separate Savings Accounts
Saving money can be such a complicated process. As a financial counselor (and person that has totally been there!), I see people everyday that try to put $200 in savings every month, but then pull from it throughout the month and eventually land in my office for an emergency loan. Saving money is more than […]
Financially Prepare for a Puppy with a Pet Plan
Buying a dog is a big financial decision. Not only do you have to come up with upfront costs, but you need to factor in a monthly budget for food, hygiene, and periodical pet expenses. Create a financial pet plan before getting a new puppy and consider getting pet insurance to protect yourself from unexpected […]