Blue Collar Financial Coaching
A few years ago I received the best Christmas gift ever! My kids made coupons for me that I could cash in when I wanted or needed something. Let’s say I was missing time with my boys – I had coupons available to use for things like: I had coupons that I could cash in …
The Best Christmas Gift: Creating Personal Coupons for Meaningful Holiday Presents Read More »
I’m a giver and I love giving gifts! So limiting who I was giving gifts to, or how much I was going to spend, was a struggle for me for years. But something had to change – I had been noticing the amount of stress and chaos that I was causing myself around the holiday …
Between unpaid holidays and high cost months, this time of year can mark the start of a difficult and expensive few months. Now is the time to get prepared, so that you can reduce the financial burden and the stress that can come with it. If you are interested in learning more about how to …
Learn How to Navigate Unpaid Holidays and High-Cost Months with the Blue Collar Budget Read More »
Give family members the option of either buying hot lunch or packing a lunch and using the money that you would have spent for an adventure. Start off small – if we pack a lunch, we can use the money to go out for a dessert date, go to a movie, or play a round …
To say that back to school clothing shopping can be a challenge is the UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR. Back to school clothes shopping can be tricky as the kids get older. Some kids find that fashion is very important to how they feel going to school. So how do you balance your budget and their …
Back to School Clothes Shopping: The 3 Things I Wish I Would’ve Learned Sooner Read More »
I have a confession to make: before I found infinity calendars, I messed up birthdays on a regular and consistent basis. I would get so frustrated when I found out that I had the wrong day by just a day or two. Or my personal favorite, I would miss the birthday altogether. These were the …
I think it is safe to assume that all of us look forward to vacations! However, I have, can, and still sometimes get surprised by how much things cost to go on vacation. A few years ago I really paid attention and kept track of everything we spent on a trip. The results surprised me! …
These Hidden Summer Vacation Costs Might Surprise You! Read More »
Spring clean those recurring monthly subscription fees! Here is a list of a few fees that frequently get forgotten: The point is to take a good look at your bank statement and question the item. Do I still need it? What would it take to cancel it? What would I gain if I canceled that …
Spring Clean those Recurring Monthly Subscription Fees! Read More »
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You look ahead and think about where you want to go on vacation. You take the time researching hotels, airfare, rental cars, and things to do in the area. You talk to the family about it and everyone is excited and is looking forward to a much needed break. …
I DESPISE VALENTINE’S DAY! In my opinion, it is one of the most ridiculous made up holidays for commercial profits out there. The Valentine’s Day hype has gone from a day to stop and appreciate, recognize, and spoil the person that you love with words and acts of kindness, to a day to compare how …
Don’t Fall for the Valentine’s Day Hype – Do This Instead Read More »