A few years ago I decided to take control of my finances and signed up for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. That step changed my life. I started creating a zero-based budget (meaning every dollar has a job) and over the course of 2 1/2 years paid off over $50,000 in … [Read more...] about Money Can Buy Happiness
Tales From The Scale: Week 7
Last week's Weight Watchers meeting topic was about setting activity goals which was fitting as I'd been doing so for the last few weeks. It was interesting to hear the differnet ways members get in exercise. I liked ideas for fitness rewards that are NOT food related … [Read more...] about Tales From The Scale: Week 7
I’m Moving Again Thanks to Fitbit
Two weeks after I started back to Weight Watchers getting activity into my life was a challenge even though I've written about all the benefits on this blog. (Can you say hypocrite?) The bottom line is that I really don't like exercise unless it's a side benefit of fun and was … [Read more...] about I’m Moving Again Thanks to Fitbit
Menu Plan Monday: March 4-10
It's another Monday and that means time for another menu plan. Recap Our plan was thrown off a bit because I didn't know ahead of time which nights my son and his girlfriend visiting from Florida would be dining with us or one of the other sets of parents. It was no problem … [Read more...] about Menu Plan Monday: March 4-10
Weekly Chronicles: Spring Fever Edition
Temperatures were in the 80's the past couple of days and everyone was enjoying the taste of Spring. Unfortunately, the Santa Ana ended and we're back in the 60's this week. From speaking with my family who got hit by two blizzards in the past two weeks, they're ready for it … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Spring Fever Edition