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22
May
2017

Is the NoseFrida Really Worth It?

Sometime between my first child and second child a new product was born: the NoseFrida. Had I not come across a Facebook thread full of raving mothers I probably would have never even considered trying this medieval-looking device. But I was a heavily pregnant woman and there’s one thing I remembered vividly from my first – those snot sucking bulbs are worth their weight in gold. I had forgotten it once on a trip and that was the last time it ever left my side. When you’re baby is stuffed up, it’s the only thing that will fix it!

But this snot sucking device was different. You suck the boogers out of their nose with your mouth. I’M SERIOUS.

Why?? Isn’t there another way? Is it really that important for the suction to be coming from our mouth? Would this really be any different from the age-old bulb aspirator?

Basically – is the NoseFrida really worth it?

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15
May
2017

Where to Find Cheap K-Cups

categories: Financial Freedom, Food & Cooking, Saving Money

If you are looking for a good deal on K-cups, check out this list before you spend another penny! You may be paying more than you should.

I bet I’m not the first to tell you that if you quit your morning Starbucks habit, you’ll have over $1,000 in your pocket by the end of the year. We all know this, so we’ve all done the same thing. We’ve purchased a Keurig and we make our coffee at home…which means we’re all trying to figure out where to find cheap K-cups.

Even with the cost of K-cups, it is worth keeping the Keurig. The convenience, cleanliness, variety, and ease are unmatched. And like I already said, it IS way cheaper than actually going out for coffee.

So, to keep the habit cost-effective, where exactly can you find cheap K-cups? (And more importantly, where can you find Starbucks K-Cups that don’t cost $1 a pop?)

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08
May
2017

10 Things to Know Before Buying Your First Investment Property

categories: Financial Freedom, Real Estate Investing

10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Investment Property

Going through the process of buying a real estate investment property is a total roller coaster ride. You’ll experience a ton of anxiety, excitement, confusion, and joy.

It can be addicting.

It can also go horribly wrong if you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.

So before you pull the lever on your first investment property purchase (and we’re talking buy & hold here), make sure you know these 10 important realities of real estate investing:

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01
May
2017

How to Use the Debt Snowball Method to Pay Off Your Loans

categories: Financial Freedom, Saving Money

Using the Debt Snowball Method to pay off your loans is the quickest and easiest way to start a debt-free life.

The Debt Snowball Method is the absolute best way to get out of debt when you have multiple loans pulling you in different directions. This is especially true if you actually want to get out of debt way earlier than scheduled.

Ironically, conventional wisdom tells us to get rid of the loans with the highest interest rate first. But that’s not always the best approach to take, which is where the Debt Snowball Method comes in.

My husband and I used this method to get rid of our student loans and it worked like a charm. We’ve only got one major loan left – the mortgage – and now we can focus all our resources on that.

Here’s what you need to know to make the Snowball Method work for you:

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28
Apr
2017

The Best TV Shows to Watch When You’re Up At Night Breastfeeding

categories: Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Parenting, Tips & Tricks, TV, TV, Movies & Books

I know I’m supposed to stare longingly into my baby’s eyes while I breastfeed her, but let’s be real. Half the time she’s suckling away WHILE sleeping, the other half I’m struggling to keep my own eyes open. And books just don’t do it for me when I’m drained and tired. But TV does. And not just any TV. Only certain shows make the cut when I’m trying to keep my cool at 3 am.

There’s something special about these kind of shows. They’ve all got strong female leads (duh, those are the best), but more importantly, they won’t leave you in tears. Sorry Grey’s Anatomy, you’re a wonderful show but NOT what I need to see while hormones are zipping through my sleep deprived body and I’m cradling my newborn.

So if it’s 3 am where you are and you’re trying to figure out how to keep yourself awake, distracted, and calm, add these shows to your list and relax a bit!

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24
Apr
2017

10 Things You Should Be Doing to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early (and the 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Do)

categories: Financial Freedom, Financial Inspiration, Investing, Real Estate Investing, Saving Money

If you want to live debt-free and retire early, then you need to start by paying off the mortgage. These are 10 things you should start doing to reach that goal.

I am bound and determined to pay off my mortgage early. It didn’t start that way, but a few years into the loan my husband and I realized there were just too many benefits to paying it off, so it needed to happen. Since then, the desire to be debt-free has grown, while the loan balance has shrunk.

It’s an amazing feeling to watch this massive loan get smaller and smaller and I can’t wait for the day that it’s over. What’s even more amazing has been realizing that little changes can actually cut off years of mortgage payments. So, of course, when you add up all those little adjustments, you can seriously impact the length of your mortgage.

As with all major endeavors in life, the first step is always the most important, so if want to pay off your mortgage early, take one of these steps TODAY.

Here’s what I’m doing to pay off my mortgage early (and what you should be doing too!):

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10
Apr
2017

6 Books that Will Help You Retire Early

categories: Financial Freedom, Financial Inspiration, Inspiration & Motivation, Inspirational Books, TV, Movies & Books

If you want to know how to retire early, these inspirational books should be your first stop!

If you’re trying to figure out how to retire early, you’re not alone. Retirement is the ultimate dream for most of us and figuring out how to pull that off is happening more and more. It may not be easy, but it’s certainly possible!

If you’re looking for some inspiration, tools to make it happen, or just want to see if you’re on the right track, these books will help you get there. They are full of tips and tricks that will teach you how to retire early and achieve the new American dream.

Good luck and happy reading. 🙂

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