Family, Lifestyle, Planning

Make Your Own Cash Envelopes & A Giveaway!

The biggest game changer for our family budget was when we started using sinking funds and cash envelopes to better manage our money. If you don't know what a sinking fund is, it is a fund that you contribute money to over time for a future or recurring expense such as Christmas, holidays or birthdays.… Continue reading Make Your Own Cash Envelopes & A Giveaway!

Family, Lifestyle

Great Wolf Lodge – A Weekend of Family Fun

Last Sunday we took the kids to Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos for a mini getaway. We needed a break from our norm and the busy so we thought it would be a great way to unwind. We went to Kalahari back in November of 2019 and had a great time, but we wanted… Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge – A Weekend of Family Fun

Lifestyle, Mental Health, Planning, Working Mommy

My Income As A Licensed Therapist In Private Practice

Hey guys! For 12 years I worked in community mental health - the last 4 years I was a Clinical Supervisor for and Outpatient Community Mental Health Clinic. I was a salaried employee that was paid biweekly and finally made the jump to private practice in March. At the beginning of the year, changes began… Continue reading My Income As A Licensed Therapist In Private Practice

Family, In The Kitchen, Lifestyle, Planning

My Grocery Budget & Weekly Meal Plan

Grocery prices are crazy high - so I try and do what I can to save money and stay within my budget. Due to the rising cost of food, I have had to increase my budget from $100 a week to $150 a week. It takes careful planning, sale shopping, and making food stretch to… Continue reading My Grocery Budget & Weekly Meal Plan

Lifestyle, Mental Health, Planning, Working Mommy

How I Plan My Day As A Therapist

Hey guys! Hope 2022 has been good to you all so far. I am back to post some insight into how I plan my day being a therapist and the Clinical Supervisor for Outpatient where I work. My choice for a work planner this year was the Erin Condren Petite Daily planner. This planner is… Continue reading How I Plan My Day As A Therapist

Lifestyle, Planning

Erin Condren Planners: My Choices for 2022

It's that time of year again - new planner time! I am really excited this year because I am trying out two different systems. The first one is my everyday planner and the other is more portable which I will use for work. I chose Erin Condren this year because the paper quality and their… Continue reading Erin Condren Planners: My Choices for 2022