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Did you know that the average American family spends $1700 on clothing each year!! (source) That's roughly $425 spend on each person's wardrobe a year!! That's insane!! And the worst part is: we don't realize it!! How can we justify spending this much money on clothing that is going to be ripped, torn, stained, grown out of and thrown out? Honestly, we can't. With all the expenses that we have in our lives in this day and age, we cannot ... read more
"The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin" ~Proverbs 10:16. Confession time: I need help controlling my spending. It is not that we lack finances because my husband has an amazing job with spectacular benefits. I am extremely blessed that we have job security, health and dental benefits, life insurance, and savings so I should not take that for granted. No, I do not put us in a hole, ... read more
Saving money as a homemaker, especially when you're first starting out can seem impossible. Between bills stacking up, emergency incidents, and just trying to make ends meet; it can be overwhelming and exhausting. So, today I want to give you 5 tips that will help you save money. You can read every article there is on Pinterest and they're going to tell you basically the same things: 1. Use coupons or apps. 2. Eat meager meals. 3. Get ... read more
When you're in the middle of a financial crisis, helping, or trying to bless others can be at the bottom of your list. What do you have to give anyway? But it really doesn't have to be. Blessing others and furthering His kingdom doesn't always need money. Just look at Jesus, He was a wanderer without a job who stayed with generous hosts in each town, yet He went on to do the most important task in the world. We don't have to have material ... read more
At least at one point in everyone's life, if not more, we all have a financial emergency. We've lost our job, or have become ill. A family member is in need, or a natural disaster happens. Whatever it is, we've all experienced it and it's important to know what to do, and how to prepare. Maybe you're in the middle of a financial emergency and feel like you're drowning. Or maybe you've had a financial emergency and are scared it could happen ... read more