Sarah VanHoose
10 Must-Read Personal Finance Books Ready to Get Real About Your Money? Let’s face it—finances can feel like flossing. You know it’s important, but it’s usually last on the list, and unlike flossing it can’t really be done while watching TV. This post is your cheat sheet to the best personal finance books out there—handpicked
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Shocking statistics coming in hot: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of opening, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. Now, my
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Family calendar adventures are a staple in our household – we’ve been doing them for 4 years now and I don’t think we’ll ever turn back to traditional Christmas gifts ever again. Yes, I said it – Christmas. It’s time to start thinking about holiday gift giving again. What Are Calendar Adventures? Initially, the first
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I can recall countless stories of my childhood that I know without a shadow of a doubt that my peers cannot relate to. Small town stories are one thing, but farm stories are a whole other ball game. Like the time that my sisters and I rode in a half barrel used to feed animals.
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Who’s looking for a few time hacks!? I’m always looking to save time on tasks so that I can live more life! Check out these tried and true savings.
It takes a lot of years to ‘get it together’ doesn’t it? I’m not sure that everyone even gets there… And I think it looks different in each decade of your life perhaps. I’ll take a stab at what I think it may look like in each period, my life hacks, and what it DID
Having an attitude of gratitude can change your life. So can contentment. When we pause to realize just how great we have it. And when we really appreciate it – it puts the BMWs in reverse. (bitching, moaning, and whining) It’s Thanksgiving week! I love Thanksgiving. Lots of great family time, good food and maybe
My baby brother got married last weekend, and that my friends, marks the end of an era. He’s married to his beautiful bride in an all-out country wedding complete with cowboy boots, a barn dance and red Solo cups. The festivities were held at my aunt and uncle’s farm, making the ideal setting to kick
The other day I called my husband on the way home from work to check in, as he was going to need to take off soon after I arrived to travel for work. Asking what the girls were up to I found out that they had gotten in trouble and were in their rooms. A
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Leaving a legacy seems a daunting task. How do I live a life full enough and impactful enough to be remembered fondly? That is the goal I imagine; to leave others with memories that are by and large positive ones. I’ve been contemplating this idea of legacy lately. A relative of mine recently passed away