Let's call this real frugal confessions. I'm about to tell you something. Last year I bought a lot of clothes. Like a LOT of clothes. I bought jeans and dresses and skirts and tops and leggings. So MANY leggings. And you know what? I don't regret a single purchase. I've loved it all and worn it all and if I didn't love it I just passed it on to someone who did. 

This is my favorite day. Why? Because it's a giveaway day!! Today I am thrilled to be patterning with Personal Planner, an awesome planner creation services that lets you make customized planners that fit your lifestyle. 

Life happens. Lots of life happens. And sometimes life happens all at once. We can't always prepare for life's disasters. But we can be prepared to deal with the financial fallout the best we can. 

Saving for a rainy day is crucial. It's vital. Do it now. 

It's a new year and a new opportunity to make good money decisions. Here's the thing. No one is perfect with personal finance. No one. But one good place to get BETTER with personal finance is to stop making common mistakes that prevent you from reaching your goals. It's all about small steps. Small changes that have a big impact. 

What is it about New Year's Day that just feels so clean and new? And with 2018 starting on a Monday it just made everything feel even brighter to me. Call me weird, but I love Mondays. 

Today I wanted to share the most read posts over the past year on this blog. (Note: some of them are older.)

If you're wanting to get started on the right track with your budget this year these posts might help you. 

I wanted to take a minute and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I hope it’s one of rest and hope for you. But I also wanted to reach out to those of you who may feel lost this year.