Save Money & Slay Debt
Tornadoes, fires, hurricanes, unexpected death or injury – disaster strikes somewhere in someone’s life every day. Our hearts often long to do help provide relief, and meet the needs of those who suffer. But what are the best ways to help those in tragedy and relieve suffering? And how can you make a difference when you have very few funds to spare? The worst thing you can do is to
Oooh, can I introduce a friend to you? This is Laura Dingman. Laura is one of my favorite writing buddies. We challenge each other, laugh inappropriately now and again, and no matter what I know that she has my back. We met when Brian and I shared our story at The Creek in September 2013 (watch her interview us by clicking that link) and now I feel like I’ve never not know
Read our story of paying off $127K in debt! Check out Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After. It’s been a year and I’m still replaying the conversation in my head. Read the words I wish I would have said to that teacher who called. In fact, they’re the same words I’d say to every teacher my girls have had.
Every holiday seems to have its own corresponding sale. Labor Day Sales allow you to snag the items you need for a whole lot less cash. But what secret hacks and simple strategies could increase those savings even more? I’m so glad you asked! Here’s how I’ll be rocking the sales and not paying a penny more than necessary this Labor Day. Coupons (Always Coupons) I feel like I could preach
This week, thousands of students will swarm classrooms and head back to campus. Higher education is a pricey endeavor. Once scholars pay for parking passes and tuition, they still face the high cost of books. Everyone wants to know how to save money on college textbooks, and here are my top suggestions. Buy Used If at all possible, you need to purchase used books. From campus stores to online retailers (more
Hi friends, over the next few weeks I’m going to be giving away a few of my favorite newly released books. Today, I’m excited to welcome my friend Chuck Tate to the Queendom. You may recall that back in October 2013, I won a publishing contest sponsored by the Re:Write Conference and then penned Slaying the Debt Dragon. It was a joy to see Chuck win the same competition and watch
Moving into a new home brings excitement and energy into our lives. Whether it’s your first apartment or that adorable starter home or the life long dream-come-true abode, the potential for new beginnings fills hearts with anticipation for the memories yet to be made and the establishment of new traditions. Even if you remember the last minute closing costs and borrowed boxes from your neighbor, there may be a few
This post was sponsored by the Indiana’s Family of Farmers. You get to learn about affordable ways to prepare food. I get a few extra bucks in the Royal coffers. The post and opinions are 100% mine. No editing was done by anyone. I’m sure you could find some grammatical errors if you read it again. Read more on my disclosure policy. Some people head to office supply stores. Others go to Target.
School is officially back in session for us and soon will be elsewhere, too. Every morning, parents rise at the crack of dawn. They ask annoying questions like, “Did you put your homework in your backpack?” “Have you brushed your teeth?” “Where are your shoes?!” After a stiff cup of coffee, they endeavor in a number of menial tasks that must be done. Laundry is sorted and started. Bowls of
Back to school often comes as a brutal disruption sleep schedules (so long late nights, hello early mornings), our vacation schedules (squeeze in those last minute road trips while you can), and if we’re not intentional our budgets. If you’re gearing up for a new academic year, have no fear. While I can’t do anything about the sleep or vacation, I am here to help you with saving as many
