Every once in a while I remind myself that I am capable of spending money I have worked hard to save For those of you who aren’t following me on Twitter and Instagram, you may not have known that I went to the almighty Viva Las Vegas last weekend. This was my fourth girls’ trip […]

never go to the mall with the intent on buying clothing for a one-time event The other night, I was doing my monthly 6 loads of laundry (sorry, mom), when I started organizing one shelf of my closet. On it were some skirts, jeans, work pants, and of course, my shorts. I finally got to […]

it doesn’t have to come from a hard cover For those of you who aren’t aware, I’m getting married – in like 2 days. So, I thought before I go MIA for a couple of weeks, I’d share with you some of my favorite blog posts from around the web. Whether you’re looking for money […]

as much as I love my budget and saving money, I love my city too Calgarians have a weakness. It’s dressed in plaid and it smells like leather. We call it – The Calgary Stampede. For those of you who don’t know what the Calgary Stampede is, let me introduce you. Have you ever been […]

I know that things will not go perfectly, and that is fine by me I’m getting married. In 58 days. Wow, did I just say 58 days? Guys, I guess I’m getting married in less than 3 months! For those of you who don’t know much about my wedding (which is probably most of you), […]

Make your goals happen. They’re not impossible. You can truly never have enough friends. Especially ones that support your lifestyle, allow you to enjoy fun experiences (and food), and always find a way to show up just in the nick of time. It’s a constant battle I have with most people. The “why should I […]

why focus on something that might hinder your future plans, before you’re ready? Everyone who is anyone was taught while growing up, that owning your own home is the ultimate goal. Owning your own home meant you were mature, settled, and ready for all of life’s challenges. But then most of us grew up. And […]

To this day, I am still fearful of my financial future. You know when you’re driving home from work in rush hour, and there is that one person who all of a sudden decides they need to get over 3 lanes of traffic? The person who will stop all vehicles behind and in front just […]

I learned quickly the value of money – when it was finally my own. Growing up, my parents always had their I’s dotted and T’s crossed when it came to their finances. They worked hard for all that they had, and they gave my siblings and I a very happy and healthy upbringing. I was […]

Balance means knowing what’s important and when When you’re invested in your finances, your career, and your relationships, it can become difficult to navigate through the obvious day-to-days and calendar invites we receive. Throughout most of my life I have had multiple jobs, hobbies, and sports on the go. So, because I am what I would […]