Author: Alma Nely
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Barely Balanced Summer Schedule for a Working Mom

Summer is officially here and as a teacher, that means I’m off for two months. Cue the relaxing music and iced coffee, right? …Wrong. Because while I may not be in a classroom, the chaos has just shifted forms. As a realtor, summer is busy season, and as a mom of three (including tween twins!), Read more
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How I Stopped Stress-Spending When Life Felt Out of Control

“We make a good income — so where is it all going?!” I was asking myself that exact question.We live in a low-cost-of-living state. On paper, things look solid. But in reality? We had to cut back hard. And even then, I didn’t fully know where our money was going. I’d look online for budget Read more
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Budget-Friendly Dinner Menu for 6 (5 Easy Family Meals!)

Feeding six people for around $90? Yes, please! Here’s a full week of easy, affordable Aldi dinners—including two no-fuss desserts—to help you meal plan on a budget without sacrificing flavor. Read more