Raising a baby isn’t exactly cheap. In fact, according to a USDA report you will spend approximately $12,000 during the first year of your baby’s life alone. New parents quickly realize just how expensive raising a child is, with 40% of mothers saying that having a child costs a lot more than they had first…
Month: July 2015
Meal Plan Monday: 21 Day Fix Week 3
I’m still plugging away at my abbreviated 21 day fix plan! It’s been pretty straightforward to follow. I’ve been enjoying infused water too! I haven’t been doing very well with the daily workout aspect (a broken DVD player and 100 degree temps will put a damper on things) but I’ve been trying to workout…
Downsizing- Why Buying a Smaller Home was a Great Decision
It’s been a year since my husband and I made the tough decision to downsize from our big, beautiful dream home and start over in a smaller, more manageable one. If you’ve been following my story, you know that a year ago, I had reached my breaking point. I was over $500,000 in debt…
21 Day Fix Meal Plan Week 2
I made it through week 1 of my 21 day fix meal plan! There was a bit of a struggle this week so for my week 2 21 day fix meal plan, I really need to buckle down! As a reminder, this menu plan is only inspired by the 21 day fix program. I have…
21 Day Fix Week 1 Meal Plan
Welcome to another meal planning Monday! As you know, I’ve been struggling with getting my stuff together and really following through with my diet and exercise plans. There is new hope on the horizon! My team at work is also on a health kick, so I definitely have motivation and support to do well. I’ve…