What is a budget and how do you create a budget? These are the two important questions that we will answer today. Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our link, at no additional cost to you. A budget is a financial plan based on your income and expenses. It is a way to organize your finances and estimate how much money…
The desire to live a meaningful life is a quality of our inherent human nature. You have probably heard the expression “Live Your Best Life.” It is usually a slogan associated with ads or pictures of happy people living extraordinary lives. This association may make you think that this is something unattainable. But in reality, finding your happy existence is your own personal journey. Everyone has their own idea of what a meaningful, happy life is for them. The beauty…
It is the middle of May and summer is just around the corner. But for most of us here in the U.S. we have had “stay at home” orders forcing us to be home all day, every day, with our immediate family. Those of us with little ones at home probably wish there was an actual parenting guide out there to tell us exactly what to do in this situation. Like most other parents, we are just trying to get by. …
The word frugal sometimes has a negative connotation. It can even sometimes be confused with the word “cheap.” Being cheap implies buying something solely based on price, forgoing any thought about quality. In contrast, frugal living is a way of being resourceful and adding value to your life. When you choose a frugal lifestyle you become more intentional with your spending. You figure out what matters most to you and spend your money on those things. But at the same…
Whether you want to save the environment or just save some money, making eco-friendly swaps for household items couldn’t be easier. There are so many simple ways that you can help to reduce waste and live more sustainably. While doing your part to save the planet you will also be saving yourself some money in the long run. Purchasing eco-friendly items for your home may appear to be more costly, but these items are usually a one time purchase. Or…
Who doesn’t like to save money when shopping? Nowadays you should never pay full price for an item. Whether you use a promo code that you find online or a coupon to save, it all equals out to more money in your pocket. I have to admit that I find it a bit thrilling to see how much I can save by just taking an extra step or two when purchasing an item online. It’s almost as good as finding…
We have spent more than half of the time in our professional careers as Travel Therapists. During this time we were able to take 13+ week contracts all over the U.S. We loved that we could be in a new location every few months. It allowed us to meet new people and experience new places in ways that we would not have been able to do with a standard job. In between contracts we were able to travel and explore…
Goal setting is a powerful resource that brings focus to our lives. It is a skill that allows us to take a hold of our future. Goals force us to analyze our existence and decide what we want to accomplish. So where do you see yourself in 10 years? The dreaded question that most people don’t really have a good answer to. I’m pretty sure that employers don’t want the real answer in your head: “Lying on a beach on…
I have always been a saver. My parents would even tell you that as a child I would immediately put any money that I earned or received in the bank and not spend it. I grew up in a family with parents who worked hard to not just make ends meet but to make sure we had a comfortable life. I think I knew pretty early on that money was important. After graduating from college in 2003 with a Bachelor’s…
Our Life On Fire is written with our children in mind. They are young, under the age of 5, so they have their whole lives ahead of them to learn, grow, and experience the world around them. As parents, we have been there, made the mistakes, and have hopefully learned a heck of a lot along the way. We have grasped what it takes to be successful in life and want to give all of that knowledge to our kids. …