Nearly everyone has a goal of achieving “balance” in their life. In hopes of wooing potential employees, many employers will tout the work-life balance their company offers. It’s natural to try to achieve balance. After all, if you focus on one thing for too long you inevitably sacrifice elsewhere. There’s a reason why some marriages […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. As I continue to watch my savings account grow and see the interest that has accrued on my loans decrease, it’s amazing how much better I feel. I’ve already surpassed my goal of having an emergency savings of a $1000 because I’ve somehow managed to be […]
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I’ve partnered with Rotary in their campaign to End Polio. Today I want to share their ‘World’s Biggest Commercial’ campaign. I recently uploaded my picture to join the over 90,000 people in over 170 countries who have participated in the ‘World’s Biggest Commercial’ to help raise awareness about Polio and ultimately to end Polio. So […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. Back in January, I somehow signed up to do a 5k in St. Louis in April. It’s a family affair every year, as my dad comes down from Minnesota and runs the half, while many times one of us children will attempt the 5k. This time […]
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Summer is prime time for travel, but let’s face it: travel and vacations can be expensive. While there are a number of creative ways to pay for travel, you don’t have to spend a lot to ‘get away’ and have a weekend or week away. Camping is a frugal summer activity that can be a […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. I recently returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Austin, TX where I had the privilege of standing next to one of my best friends while she said “I do” to the man of her dreams. While I had never been to Texas before, I have […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. I’m going to be honest when I say that I really absolutely love all five of these free and inexpensive things to do. Love them. I suppose that’s why they easily popped into my head, but I also know that I tend to put some of […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. With my new position and starting my MBA, it’s been an interesting last few months. The position I’m in has me overseeing 34 employees and as a first-time supervisor, I definitely came into the job trying to understand myself and how I was going to work […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. Everyone has their own process for why they do things in life. Whether they take a certain route home or spend the weekend curled up and watching movies; to bigger choices by deciding whether or not to have kids or buy a new car. For many […]
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Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. Going to a college or university after high school can be a pretty great experience, especially if you feel that you connect with other students, have great professors, and love the campus. How does all of that translate for you after you graduate however? For some, […]
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