Pillow covers are the way to go when it comes to adding decorative throw pillows to your space! Nobody wants to store 30 throw pillows and so covers are a great way to use the …
My Top Postpartum Amazon Finds
I just had my 7th baby a few months ago! After my sixth baby, we thought we were done having kids and so we donated most of my baby items. But then I got pregnant …
Life After Paying off our Student Loans: $288,000 Paid off!
No I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth but I did take a break from this here blog because we sold our house, paid off our remaining debt, bought a new home, and …
Debt Update: $163,000 of our Student Loan Debt obliterated!
You may be wondering, where have you been Ashley? Have you given up and deserted your dream of becoming debt-free? Did the lineup of your friend’s fantastic summer vacations on Instagram deem to be too …
Grilled London Broil Recipe: A Delicious and Simple Dinner
I usually reserve our grilling recipes for the weekend because then my grill master of a husband is home to grill. He is so skilled at cooking, grilling, smoking meat that it really discourages me …
My Top 2 Simple Grocery Budgeting Tips!
Budgeting can be difficult, not because the process itself is complicated but we get in our own way. Dave Ramsey says that personal finances is 20% head knowledge and 80% behavior. The same goes with …
Working Out on a Budget: My Top Free Workouts
Let’s chat about how to exercise out on a budget! We are paying off our student loans and so we are always trying to cut costs that aren’t necessary. As a result, we have to …
Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Chip cookies are the best! Nothing beats a tall glass of milk and a plate of chocolate chip cookies! Some people may vouch for the crunchy cookie but I’m a chewy cookie girl …
Amazing Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Meatballs are a “favorite food” around these parts (aka my house). We love eating these meatballs. They are made with simple, healthy ingredients and full of flavor. Not to mention, I sneak zucchini into these …
5 Ways to Keep Momentum with Budgeting
Welcome back to “Ask Dr. Gertrude” I imagine you’ve been on pins and needles, waiting for this next episode to come out! Hop on to my “Magic School Bus” and I’ll take you through the …