: About Me

I am a 27, a blessed wife and mama of two. Born and raised on the West Coast, I am now flourishing in the good ol' South! I have been writing ever since I could pick up a pencil. My first compilations consisted of recycled paper stapled together! Early on I realized that I didn't have a future in illustrations, but I'm hoping to someday see my name on the cover of a book. I am passionate about writing, and do my best to learn from my mistakes (which have been many!) I am constantly on the lookout for stepping stones in my writing career.

My passion is ...

Writing.....decorating....in a nutshell, 'creativity'!

I know too much about ...

Cutting back to make ends meet

My parents always told me ...

Never use credit cards

My childhood ambition ...

To become a published author

My favorite memory ...

The days my children were born

Why I write ...

To express myself. My thoughts come together on paper.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

My children playing

My first job ...

Washing dishes for a catering company

My best moment ...

When my husband (then boyfriend) told me he loved me for the first time

My inspiration ...

The hardships that life has thrown my way. If I can use them to help another, they will not be in vain.

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving 7 tips on saving money

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As a self proclaimed (and proud of it!) Tightwad, I am constantly looking for new and creative ways to make a dollar stretch farther. I subscribe to the old fashioned notion that to get ahead financially, it is important to live within -or below- your means. I also believe that this can be accomplished while still enjoying a few "extras" in life. The concept of saving money is really quite simple, and can be attained by following a few simple guidelines. BUDGET, BUDGET, BUDGET: A commonly misunderstood concept in America, it is still the most basic to financial survival. Know what you make...

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