We have recently read and learned Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. As I read this in my tub (yes, I read in the tub!), I yelled for DH. I was absolutely in awe of what this guy was saying! THE TRUTH. I have grown up believing that everyone has a credit card, everyone is in debt and that's the was life is unless you are extremely rich. How naive I was.
I realized that I don't want to be in debt. I want to be debt free and only owe money to me. Well, let's face it - my mortgage will haunt me for a long while because we have serious credit card debt. But, we're working on that! We've paid off one credit card thus far and have definite plans to pay off 2 more with our tax return. I've also started 'bargain shopping'.
When I met DH, he had no clue that people used coupons for anything. Ha! I was still in high school and ALWAYS used coupons! With the unexpected conception and birth of our first child, I went coupon crazy! I've started the (GIANT) project of converting my overstuffed coupon folder to a sophisticated coupon binder. :-) Let's just say that with the help of an almost two-year-old, it's taking me quite a bit longer than I had hoped to finish my binder.
I regularly scour bargain blogs such as Melissa's, Collin's, and Kristin's. I am in awe of these ladies!
I've also been trying my hand at making baby items. I made a few for friends/family and was told "You Should Sell These!". So, I am! Here's my Etsy store.
I hope you'll enjoy my trials (and there will be MANY) and adventures as I become debt free!
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