As a kid, I was forced to go through the painful process of going to the thrift store most weekends. I hated going because we were there for hours upon hours with my mom and my mom would go to multiple thrift stores 😳. Going to thrift stores was not enjoyable to me because I … Continue reading I Once Hated It, Now I LOVE—The Thrift Store!
Family Finances
AutoPay: Make It A Goal!
On my current quest for financial liberation, one goal I accomplished was putting all of my bills on AutoPay. Now this sounds simple, but it truly is not because I had to make sure I was in tune with what was in my bank account at all times. I also had to stick to a … Continue reading AutoPay: Make It A Goal!
Millionaire By 50
Hello Frantic Mom Friends! I’m on a quest to become a millionaire by 50. I believe I will accomplish this goal before 50, but I say 50 so I can enjoy the journey without the pressure. I’ve always wanted to become a wealthy person but I could never see a path until recent years. I’m … Continue reading Millionaire By 50
Did You Know???
Did you know that many African-American (black) owned businesses do not receive the support they warrant for numerous un-objective reasons? In an effort to support African-American owned businesses, I want to share with you information on an African-American owned bank. A dear friend of mine shared this information with me so I went to the … Continue reading Did You Know???
A Rags to Riches Story.
They lived next door to me. They oftentimes argued about lack of money, among other things. They had one modest car and the other was very small. ...... One day they both pulled into their driveway with brand new cars. They traded in the very small car for an SUV. The arguments stopped. One day … Continue reading A Rags to Riches Story.
Try Getting Rid of “Stuff” If You Want Better-Behaved Kids!
Hello Friends! I'd like to share with you something interesting I've found during my years of parenting. I've found that the more stuff you have to manage and maintain, the less time you have to parent effectively. Let's think about it. If you're coming home every day having to make your kids clean up their … Continue reading Try Getting Rid of “Stuff” If You Want Better-Behaved Kids!
