5 min read by Megan Rea Fewer things cause me to freak out more than a creative funk. Well, maybe restaurants attached to gas stations and THEN a creative funk, but I digress. Recently, I hit a MAJOR funk and...
The first time Megan and I sat down with our financial advisor will forever be etched in my memory. We were 22 & oh-so-eager to develop a grown-up financial plan for our future. I had visions of saving for...
Some days, it sounds absolutely dreamy to go all “Chip and Joanna” on a project. But if you’ve ever tackled even a minor DIY with your significant other, you know it has the potential to evoke WWIII type of...
Mo' Money March. That’s what we called it. Why? Because if we were going to stick with something, having a kitschy name made it feel much more doable. If you’re interested in what it actually looks like to save...
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”-Socrates Did I just start a blog post with a Socrates quote? 2019 me is so fancy. It’s a powerful...
The secret to giving the Perfect Gift: 4 min read by Megan Rea “It’s better to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 One pass by the Magazine rack at Target and you’ll see them. Open up your email, it’ll be...
I’ve lived my entire life in the Midwest. It’s true. I’ve visited sunny Florida, exotic North Dakota and several countries scattered across the globe, but as far as calling someplace “home,” it’s been Midwest all the way baby. That...
How to avoid debt and have an awesome Christmas this year. 5 min read by Chris Rea There are a lot of things outside of our control; the housing market, weather, Detroit Lions victories. And of course, things slightly more...
You NEED to Laugh more. Here's help with that...5 min read by Megan Rea Here’s a fun fact you may not know; it feels like many moons ago or at least 10 years, but ‘tis true: I used to...
3 easy Self-Care habits to Kickstart your day: 5 min read Steve the Electrician rang the doorbell at 8:29 am. He was nothing if not prompt. I welcomed him in, lead him through the areas of the house that needed...
