July 20, 2015

Why a credit card is NOT an emergency fund

July 20, 2015/ Lydia Senn

I haven't had a credit card in six years. That's right, six years. And yes, I've been able to rent a car, get a hotel and even buy a house.

This comes as a shock to my contemporaries. What millennial (I cringe to define myself in that term) doesn't have a credit card? This one!

July 17, 2015

When a walk in the park isn't a walk in the park + $15 PayPal cash giveaway

July 17, 2015/ Lydia Senn

It started out innocent enough. I announced "let's go to the park" and in their excitement my two sweet boys proceeded to lose their minds.

July 15, 2015

6 habits of highly frugal people

July 15, 2015/ Lydia Senn

You've heard it before, if you want to be successful do what successful people do. And it makes sense. It's why we read business books, or attend conferences or listen to podcasts.

So why wouldn't we apply the same to our frugal lives? Of course, you have to choose things that work for you in your family in your situation. Nothing is ever really one size fits all. But these tips are a great jumping off point.

July 08, 2015

7 ways to give generously when you're on a budget

July 08, 2015/ Lydia Senn

We all know that we live in a world in need. But it can feel so frustrating when you want to give but don't have the money to do so. So today I wanted to share some ideas for giving and giving generously even when on a tight budget.

July 06, 2015

6 everyday items to buy on Amazon

July 06, 2015/ Lydia Senn

It's no secret that I LOVE Amazon. It saves my family money and time by having everyday things shipped to our house.

Since we don't have a savings club membership I use Amazon to buy bulk items and even basic toiletries.

July 02, 2015

Summer reading list 2015

July 02, 2015/ Lydia Senn

Reading is definitely my favorite past time. It's relaxing, entertaining and as far as hobbies go, cheap.

I thought I would share my summer 2015 reading list.

June 29, 2015

Decorating for $0: Front porch mini makeover

June 29, 2015/ Lydia Senn

For those of you who don't already know, I live in the South. To be more specific I live in South Alabama on the Gulf Coast. It's really hard to get MORE southern than me. And as a rule Southerners love front porches. In fact, a few months ago the cover of Southern Living Magazine was dedicated to front porch design.

June 25, 2015

4 tips for maximizing your morning work time

June 25, 2015/ Lydia Senn

This week we have been talking about becoming a Work at Home Mom, what my journey has been like and some things you can do.

Yesterday I talked about how one of the ways I schedule in work time is by getting up a little earlier. I am not talking about 4:30 or 5 in the morning, although I have done that, I am talking about just 15-30 minutes before my kids get up.

You can accomplish so much, but you have to maximize that morning time.

June 24, 2015

9 time management tips (and tips on other things) for work at home moms

June 24, 2015/ Lydia Senn

Working from home sounds like the ideal, right? You get to stay at home in your jammies, get some work done, maybe a load of laundry, hang out with your kids. Easy peasy? Nope. No, it's not.

Working at home, especially with kids, is a fine balance of time and home management. It's all about telling your time where to go.

Just like at the beginning of the month when you make a budget, you also have to budget your time. In order to see business growth and success this is something you have to do daily.

June 23, 2015

Don't Lose Business Focus

June 23, 2015/ Lydia Senn

It's easy to become passionate about an idea, but it can quickly fizzle if you a.) don't stay focused or b.) get discouraged.

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