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Day 5: Eat “Out” at Home
This is the fifth day of our 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. Start with Day One here. * * * Raise your hand if you and your family love going out to eat! My family really loves going to restaurants, so eating out has always been our biggest...
Day 4: Organize a Meal Swap
This is the fourth day of our 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. Start with Day One here. * * * Now that we’ve worked on assessing our ingredients and planning out our meals, we have (hopefully) awakened our inner creative chefs and are now...
Day 3: Plan Your Meals
This is the third day of our 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. Start with Day One here. * * * Welcome to Day 3! Were you at least a little excited this morning when you woke up and thought of your organized pantry and freezer? (Or am I the...
Day 2: Organize Your Pantry
This is our second day of the 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero Challenge. Read Day 1 HERE. * * * I should probably warn you from the start: we are going to be doing a lot of cleaning, organizing, and taking inventory this month! (I never said it was...
Day 1: The Ground Rules
The first time my husband suggested a month of no spending, back in 2012, I thought he was crazy. After all, by that point we had been married six years, and if he knew only one thing about me, it was that I liked to shop. Like many families, we were caught in a...
Show Us Your #31daysLWSZ! (Instagram Giveaway)
A month of no-spending doesn't have to be painful! Join our #31dayLWSZ party on Instagram for a chance to win some AWESOME daily prizes! To be automatically entered, just make sure you are following @RuthSoukup, then snap a pic and share it on Instagram using hashtag...
Get Ready for #31daysLWSZ! (Last Minute Challenge Details)
The 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge starts in just TWO days, and if you are anything like me, you are probably feeling a combination of nervous, excited, and terrified! Thus, I wanted to write one final post to help alleviate any fears and...
How to Love Your Mom Body (Even When You Don’t)
“I’ve got stuffing that bunches in weird places: I’m flat where I used to be curvy and curvy where I used to be flat. But when I look in my children’s eyes, I see love.”
Learning to embrace a body that’s not quite as toned as it used to be can be hard, but the truth is that our curves tell a story well worth the imperfection. If you’ve ever struggled with your postpartum body image, don’t miss these words of encouragement from another mom who has been there too!
5 Things to Do Now for a Happier Holiday
Nothing causes more stress around the holidays then feeling like your budget is spiraling out of control. Why not this year take a different approach? Don’t miss these 5 things you can do right now to have a happier holiday this year!
Turkey, Apple & Brie Quesadilla
Craving big flavor without all the effort? These simple-yet-delicious Turkey, Apple & Brie Quesadillas come together in just 10 minutes, with just 5 easy ingredients! The perfect dinner solution for the busiest of days!
When Your Friends Let You Down
When your friends let you down, it can feel like the whole world is falling apart! If you’ve ever been bruised by a broken friendship, don’t miss this post.
What Every Mom Needs to Know About Investing
While putting your money to work for you might feel intimidating, saving for the future doesn’t have to be scary. Here’s what every mom needs to know about investing, starting today!
