Each November, I post a series of gratitude. I share one thing I am thankful for that day and invite readers to do the same. Today, I am thankful for the freedom to choose how to educate my children. Up until 2 1/2 months ago, I had always homeschooled my children. On the first day…
Over the past decade, there have been many years where I debated every penny of expense. Our income was so tight that even “free” things were evaluated for the cost that they had. An outing to see something still cost gas money to get there, when we didn’t have that money to spare, was definitely…
After I wrote my “Thank You” post in September, I received an outpouring of email from readers, telling me about their financial struggles. I want to tell those of you who are struggling to make ends meet and to pay for your basic needs that you are not alone. You are not the only one who is…
When I started my website, the intention was to help others who are struggling as we have struggled. I never knew how many ways I would be blessed by my readers, however. I didn’t foresee the friendship I would make with a reader who lives in another part of the country. I didn’t know how…