This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s hard to believe that most kids will be going back to school next month. I find that the transition from summer to school can be tough. Even when you attempt to have some structure during the summer …

This was originally published last fall, but I wanted to reshare it since it’s best suited for the summer travel season. Our family enjoys traveling and exploring new places. However we’re a family of six, so even a simple vacation can add up quickly. I value our time away and make it a goal to take …

The other day I was going over our monthly expenses, and realized we were overspending in a few areas. Nothing major, but enough to catch my attention. It reminded me that it’s crucial to stay on top of our monthly budget. I took a few simple steps and instantly decrease our monthly expenses by $60+. That’s …

My husband and I have some big financial goals that we’re working towards this year. I’ll be honest, some days I get really excited about accomplishing our goals. But other days, I feel like we’re stuck and going nowhere. If you’ve ever worked on paying off debt or saving a large sum of money, you …

As I mentioned earlier this year, my husband and I have big financial goals for 2016. We sat down to make sure we were on the same page and to hash out some details. I find that finances can be a sticky subject amongst couples. Although we’ve always combined our income and never kept financial secrets …