Seven Steps Week 4

It’s time to start a new week!! Sit back, take a deep breathe and relax. This is “Catch Up Week”! That’s right. We are going to make this simple. I know things come up, people get sick, and some days you are just plain worn out so this week is a time to go back and do a few of the things that just fell through the cracks the last three weeks. Because I am anxious for all of us to accomplish...

Money Saving Tips #3

Tomorrow is Valentines Day. There are all sorts of small fun items for this holiday and they will all be on sale at huge mark downs now and even greater markdowns in two or three days. 1. With the holiday in mind our first tip is to shop after a holiday. Thursday is Valentines Day. Valentine cards for the class or family will be on sale today and will work great next year. Pens and pencils and other small items with...

Seven Steps Week 3

Well…how are you doing? Take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back. Even if you have only completed 2 or 3 things a week just think how much more prepared you have become in only 2 weeks! Pat yourself on the back and keep moving. How do you eat an elephant?…one bite at a time. Keep taking those small bites. 1. Call your child’s school(s) and ask for a copy of the school emergency plan. If...

Remember The College Students

I have been watching with great sadness the news of the last two days. I saw that a tornado devastated a college campus. Did you hear that of the 1200 cars on campus 1100 were destroyed? How very frightening for the parents of those kids. I remember after Hurricane Katrina the damage to some college campuses. Because of all the horror in New Orleans many other places, including these campuses, were overlooked by the...

Money Saving Tips

How is that change jar? Last week was a bad week here. It rained everyday and we didn't venture far from home. We still managed to save $3.42. Not bad for no effort and a house bound week. Your jar will fill much faster if you follow todays tips. 1. Set a budget. Even if you have a seasonal income or are self employed and your income varies from month to month you can, and should set a budget for some things you...