You’ve heard that affiliate marketing is a great way to make money as a WAHM. Well, it can be, but this isn’t something that will bring in money overnight. It takes time and effort. You can’t just sign up to become an affiliate and expect to see the money rolling in. But I’m here to […]
How we use credit cards but don’t get into debt
You’ll hear people tell you not to use credit cards. Many view them as the evil form of payment that puts a lot of people into debt. That can certainly be the case, but it’s not the credit card’s fault. It’s the way the cards are being used. We use credit cards every single month […]
Why I use Mint for all my budgeting needs
There are plenty of budgeting tools out there. Some people will choose to use a standard spreadsheet, while others will opt for a paper planner. Others opt for tools like Mint. I have a mixture. I have a paper planner and home binder system. This is essential for me to keep track on a regular […]
Why we save all year for Christmas
Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year. As we come to the season again, you’re possibly looking at your bank balance. We used to be just like that. Each year would roll by and we’d wonder how we’d be able to put on a great day. When our first daughter came […]
Work at home jobs still involve work: The clue is in the name
I don’t want to sound disrespectful or say all this in a babying tone, but work at home jobs do involve work. I can’t tell you the number of times that people will say, “oh, but you can get so much housework done when you’re working from home.” Or people will expect me to be […]
Why everyone needs to be on board with your family budget
You’ve got your family budget created. Despite all the effort you’re making to stick to it, you’re not finding that it’s working out. Someone in the house is still overspending. The biggest problem you face is likely that people in your family aren’t on board with the new family budget. They may not even know […]
When budgeting, fight for your promo codes!
Promo codes are often important when you’re budgeting. Sometimes, you’ll only get something because you have a promo code to get it for free or a set amount of money off that means that item you wanted fits within your personal budget. Those promo codes don’t always get applied properly. What that happens, make sure […]
Where I write for revenue share in 2019
Many people write for revenue share. It’s not dead, although it’s not what it was when I started writing online almost a decade ago. Plenty has changed and it’s why I have blogs of my own to turn to. However, I do still write at sites for revenue share and I don’t feel guilty or […]
Revenue Share Sites: Where I Stand as of May 2018
I know I said this would be out May 1. I had it all written and then Canva was down when I went to create the images. Typical, huh? It’s the start of May and I promised a look at where I stand with revenue share sites. This is a look at the changes that […]
How I Became a Professional Writer and Made $4,000+ Per Month In 2016
In 2016, my writing career took off. I made at least $4,000 per month, with some months surpassing that considerably. Debts were paid off and our situation changed to allowing both my husband and I to be home with our girls. I did it all with freelance writing. My affiliate marketing income hasn’t taken off […]