My Lightbulb Moment at the Grocery Store.

I made a list. I looked up recipes, wrote down the ingredients, and went to the store. I had officially gotten sick of combining random ingredients for meals. Dinner could … Continue reading My Lightbulb Moment at the Grocery Store.

Good Riddance Credit Card Debt!

I went for a run yesterday afternoon through the snowy streets of Bend, Oregon, and I felt light. Not the kind of light that comes from well-rested legs, but my … Continue reading Good Riddance Credit Card Debt!

February Finances – an Emotional Turn Into the Home Stretch

I’ve drafted a couple different posts about my February spending, but I keep getting stuck. February wasn’t just about numbers. It was about more than the fact that I paid … Continue reading February Finances – an Emotional Turn Into the Home Stretch

11 Months Into My Debt Free Journey – A Financial Update and 5 Tools for Financial Traction

11 months ago today I sat at a table for dinner up in Minneapolis. Next to me was my then boyfriend (about to be my ex-boyfriend), and his buddy. We … Continue reading 11 Months Into My Debt Free Journey – A Financial Update and 5 Tools for Financial Traction

No Waste Food Challenge Results!

One month ago I decided to try something different and attempt a ‘No Waste Food Challenge’. I didn’t have 100% success, but I did a lot better than I ever … Continue reading No Waste Food Challenge Results!

My 4 New Habits for Changing my Relationship With Money

If I’m going to change my relationship with money, I need to change my habits with it. In my last post, Taking the Shame out of the Debt Game, I … Continue reading My 4 New Habits for Changing my Relationship With Money