We knew our goats would be having babies soon, but just like human Mamas, there’s no way to tell exactly when it might happen. Then suddenly on Sunday, there were two baby goats in the barn! And a few hours later, the other Mama had her twins, too.
We are small time goat farmers, and now we need to decide how many of these goats we will keep for our herd. In the meantime, the bleats from the babies are adorable!
Have you ever wondered how to get paid for blogging? It can be a great way to bring in some extra income. And yes, even us “regular people” can do it! Here are a few things you can do to earn money through your blog.
If you’re looking for ways to to add another income stream, or just bring in a little more money, we’re going to continue to talk about ways to do that today.
Last week we talked about creating a blog. This week, let’s talk about how to use that blog to earn money. There are hundreds of combinations you can try, and I strongly suggest that you try several different methods. Don’t rely on just one way to earn money.
Can a monthly bill organizer save you from late fees? Can it get your finances *finally* organized? Try this free printable monthly bill organizer and find out.
Sometimes a simple piece of paper can change everything.
You use a scrap piece of paper to get that cutie’s phone number. (Do people still do that? I haven’t dated since high school.)
You could scribble lines that will lead into a masterpiece of music or literature onto a napkin.
Or, if you want to change your financial life, you might use that paper to work on your whole money situation.
Something as simple as a monthly bill organizer can be just what you need to pull your financial life into shape.
It sounds silly, but this one piece of paper can make all the difference in your life.
Between ice storms and illness, we’ve had a crazy week. But we were able to do a couple of things to get us closer to our goal, including filing our taxes.
While I’m no fan of giving the government an interest free loan, we do get a return each year. But at least we have a plan for it! We knew we’d be getting enough back to cover what’s left of our credit card debt.
How do I create a blog? If you’re looking for ideas for making money from home, creating a blog isn’t as hard as you think. Find out if you have what it takes to make a successful blog.
We Moms are a scrappy bunch. We’re often in charge of the family budget. So when we see that the outgo is greater than the income, we do what we can to make up for it.
And since you clearly like to read blogs (thanks for checking out Medium Sized Family, by the way!) you’ve probably wondered at one time or another, “How do I create a blog?”
Since this blog focuses on the best ways to save and earn money, I don’t want to overlook the way I’m bringing in money for my family these days. But I’m not going to promise you the moon about blogging like some people do.
Imagine it’s a crisp morning in early spring. You meet your friends at the park wearing your favorite running outfit. You’ve got your fitness watch ready to go, and you begin stretching.
Everyone is warmed up and ready to begin, so you head to the line they’ve created. Toes go forward, and soon…you’re off!
Your friends are running with purpose. They know which route to take, because they’ve mapped it out ahead of time.
Our oldest son is in the middle of eighth grade. While that means we need to learn how to manage life at the high school, I’m slightly alarmed to find out how quickly we have to jump right in to college prep!
Higher education is important to open yourself up to more job opportunities. But to me, higher education doesn’t automatically mean college. So it’s time for us to learn about the different options our students have.
I’ll be learning as much as I can about avoiding debt for college, trade school, or whatever our kids choose to do with their lives. And once I feel like I know enough about this, I’ll be sure to pass information along to you!
This recipe for Cranberry Orange Bread is amazing! So moist and delicious, it’s full of good ingredients. Put together this simple recipe in no time.
When the weather turns cold, we start to crave an old family favorite. Cranberry Orange Bread! It’s the perfect mix of spice, sweet, and just a bit of tartness.
If you haven’t tried it, well… you’re missing out.
The best thing about a quick bread is that it’s just that…quick. The ingredients are pretty simple, definitely affordable, and it comes together in a snap.
The hardest part is smelling it bake while you wait to sink your teeth in!
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These easy make ahead recipes can be done while you’re waiting on hold with the doctor’s office.
Getting ready to wash dishes? Hey, if you’ve got 5 minutes to put a few ingredients together first, you can wash up while your homemade goodies bake in the oven.
On hold with the insurance company? Throw together a mix while you wait.
This post makes it easy.
Each section here is broken down by the amount of time it takes to put the recipe together.
Glance through, pick a recipe, and save money in just a few minutes of your time.
January is a great month for a budget reset. Starting over in a fresh new year is nice, but there’s more to it than that. After the spending binge in December, we need a month of rest. And because January often finds us snowbound, it’s the perfect time to take things slow!
So we have been on a mini spending freeze this month. We’re (mostly) back to our #yearofno ways. (Not that we ever truly leave them!)
Get motivated for your own spending freeze by reading your copy of 500 Ways to Save Money: Build a Cash Jackpot for the Best Things In Life.
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