Does Your Family Have an Annual Family Reunion?

Now, That is a Family Reunion! This week, I have been in Maringouin, Lousiana for my boyfriend’s family reunion. Wow! I have never seen a family that is so dedicated to their family’s annual tradition. This year is the 51st year!!! That means for a whopping 51 years, they have religiously traveled from all over

What Should I Do While Visiting Chicago – Michigan Ave?

After moving away from Indiana in 2006, I regularly would fly into and out of Chicago to visit back home. I loved Chicago so much that I usually made sure to travel into the city to meet friends or alone to take it all in. Flying in and out of Chicago was so much fun
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Costco: Saving Money on Clothes, Food, and More, 1 week at a time

Ways to Save Money by Shopping at Costco for Clothes, Food, and More When you think of saving money, does shopping at Costco come to mind? When you think of shopping at Costco, do you ever think of purchasing clothes there? Most people probably think immediately about purchasing food and home goods there. This may
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A Strange Way to Save Money: How much paper towel do you really need to use?

A Strange Way to Save Money How much do you spend per year on paper towel? Have you ever really thought about it? I imagine each time you buy paper towel, you are probably spending close to $10 for quite a few rolls of paper towel. How many times per week, month, or year do
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Is Frontier Airlines Really That Bad? No, They Are Great!

One of My Favorite Airlines is Frontier Airlines Why is Frontier Airlines one of my favorite airlines? I bet you have heard stories on your social media channels about how terrible their customer service is or about their “hidden fees.” Well, I am here to proudly say that I am not one of those people.
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Budget Travel: Free Flights with Southwest Companion Pass

Budget Travel: Free Flights with Southwest Companion Pass I  earned the companion pass with Southwest Airlines by using the Southwest credit card for all my purchases. So far in 2018, I have taken 2 free flights with my companion. That is the equivalent to 4 round trip flights. I only paid taxes at $11.60 per
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A Strange Way To Save Money: Why do we spend money on trash bags?

A Strange Way to Save Money How much money do you spend on trash bags per month, year, etc.? Have you really ever thought about it? Would decreasing or changing the way you use trash bags be a way to save money for you and your family?  I stopped buying trash bags in 2009 as
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Debt-Free: Achieved Financial Freedom After Paying Off $60k in 5 Years

Becoming Debt-Free and Gaining Financial Freedom In 2009, I realized I was in debt by approximately $60k at the age of 29, without owning a home. I knew I needed to make changes. I got involved in a Bible Financial study, followed some of Dave Ramsey’s advice, and became debt-free and achieve financial freedom in