When did glamping vacations start? A well thought out idea like nomadic comfort must have come from a woman. In fact, the Queen of Sheba is reported to have brought all her riches with her to show off to Solomon. I imagine her tents were filled with rugs, and couches and pillows of silk. Before…
What to Do When Your Spouse is Hiding Money
I remember sitting in my Al-anon group trying to get my head around my spouse hiding money. I just could not think through this on my own. Thank you to everyone who showed up that night and every Thursday night to help me process my hurts, habits and hang-ups. The Pay Check That Never Made…
How to Deal with A Financially Irresponsible Spouse
How to deal with a financially irresponsible spouse–gently and a little at a time. The dance of marriage takes time to develop the right steps. There will be lots of stumbling over each other and starting again. Finances are the Biggest Reported Cause of Divorce The best time to work out financial details is before…
What Happens to the Family Money When the Addict Gets Sober?
What happens to the family money when the addict gets sober really depends on each family. In Alcoholic Anonymous, the Wives Chapter puts the active addict situation this way: “There was never financial security. Positions were always in jeopardy or gone. An armored car could not have brought the pay envelopes home. The checking account…
Is Codependency Killing Your Savings Account?
Does codependency make saving money virtually impossible? In the classic co-dependent relationship the “relationship rescuer” is constantly spending their money to bail out the active addict/alcoholic. This can be clearly seen in the payment of traffic tickets, court fees, re-payment of friends for loans, lawyers and jail bail. But what if, it is more subtle….
5 Good Reasons to Manage Your Money That Will Change Your Life
Money is a strong theme in the Bible. Over 2000 verses about money give a sometimes confusing picture. See how your money management agrees or disagrees with these strategies. Manage Your Money to Reduce Stress Pay savings like a bill. It is a habit. Just like exercise, it is a discipline. If you have…
Just Arrived! Best Birthday Gift Ever!
Best Birthday Gift I Gave Myself Ever! Financial Freedom! Whoo hooo! Before you think I won the lottery or struck it rich in an oil well, let me explain. Best Birthday Gift Ever I just finished Penny Pinchin’ Mom’s Financial Reboot Course. I am still working and raising a family, but I am no longer…
What is Really Bugging You About Money and How to Fix it
Money is the root of all evil, right? If we just gave up on money all would be well. Somehow the Bible verse that calls out “the love of money” as the root of all evil got twisted. For the Love of Money is the root of all evil, and by craving it, some…
5 Positively Powerful Financial Habits of a Woman of Valor
5 Financial habits from the Proverbs 31 Woman. Who can ever live up to those standards? Proverbs 31 is too often presented as a check list for women. Believe me or not, the true audience of this 22 line poem is a husband. Who can find a capable wife? vs. 10 Traditionally, all of Proverbs…
Does Your Sleeping Space Define Who You Are in the World?
“Your sleeping space, does it define you as a person? Does it suggest more power or less?” asked TK Devine aka The Office Hobo who spent over 500 days living undetected in an office where he worked. What Does Where You Choose to Sleep Say About Who Your Are? Speaking at the Simple Living Expo in…