Hey Mamas! How many of you have thought about money in the past week? It’s been top of mind in the DC area due to the partial government shutdown and so many furloughed employees. But aside from this unique situation, money is a subject that is frequently on our minds – whether we are considering how much to put toward our children’s extracurricular activities, how…
Happy New Year mamas! Isn’t there something invigorating about a clean slate and fresh start to the year? As we move forward with hope and optimism for what lies ahead, I thought I would share some words of wisdom regarding setting intentions. In my yoga class this past Saturday (the last one of the year), my amazing teacher shared the following thought regarding much of…
It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about all the possibilities for the new year. Some of us are elated that the year is over because we experienced a lot of struggle, while others of us are sad to toast the year goodbye. Some of us are excited and overjoyed at the new year and new beginnings. But however you may feel,…
“The people who trigger us to feel negative emotion are messengers. They are messengers for the unhealed parts of our being.” – Teal Swan Recently, I had a conversation with someone I hadn’t seen in a long time. The relationship has been a bit topsy-turvy over the past years but I had always convinced myself after a period of silence and distance that I had changed…
Do you ever come across that mom who seems to have it all together? She’s perfectly groomed, has a fulfilling profession beyond motherhood, and has a close relationship with her kids and spouse. She’s smart, savvy, and efficient. While she certainly exists, we guarantee she didn’t get there overnight. And she definitely has her fair share of insane days. Becoming the vision you want to…
Let’s just say that being a mom and trying to run a business and maintain important relationships and stay true to values and stay sane in the midst of it all is crazy hard sometimes! Well, that’s what October has taught us. Phew! But, the good news is we’ve survived. And we’re really excited about what is coming our way in the months to come.…
Hey mama! Ever thought you’ve got this whole spending optimization thing down but you’re ready to bring in your own income? Maybe you’re already a rockstar at turning a blind eye to advertising, avoiding consumerism just because everyone else around you has the latest and greatest, and asking yourself if your spending is truly aligned with your joys and values. Maybe you’re ready to start…
Hello to all of our beautiful mamas! We hope you’re having an amazing week. This post is near and dear to our hearts because it is a fundamental element to a secure future. Many mamas already have their financial ducks in a row, but if you don’t, or if even talking about money stresses you out, then this article is for you. We’re going to figure…
If you Google financial independence you will probably find tons of websites and blogs written by guys who live in the American Midwest embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Maybe they have no car. Just bikes or an RV. They worked a bunch of years and saved anywhere between 35-65% of their take home pay and now they live a financially independent lifestyle, encouraging others to do…
Hey mamas! There’s something we need to chat about. Are you ready? What’s the one thing that holds all of us back from advancing in our financial lives? Here’s a hint. Google “financial advice” and you will be flooded with the following information: Save, save, invest, and save again. While this advice is definitely true, there is something that needs to happen before we can…
