Just before the New Year, my YogaClub mystery box arrived. Recently, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with the boxes due to the leggings, so I put off opening the box and sharing my YogaClub review with so much else going on. But it’s time to unbox and review the January 2020 YogaClub box. I’ll be […]
5 ways to do less but accomplish more as a work at home mom
Being a work at home mom is hard work. We have so much to get done, and there are always expectations that we’ll do stuff that wouldn’t be possible if we worked out of the house. How many times do people expect you to do the housework among your own work? I’m not going to […]
What to expect from Lifestyle with Alexandria in 2020
One thing you’ll notice from me is that I’m upfront when things don’t go to plan. I don’t try to hide behind things. It’s best to just hold my hands up and say my plan was too ambitious or I didn’t quite have a plan and just arbitrary goals with no idea how to reach […]
Life tips: 3 tips to say no to everyone in your life
As women, we tend to have trouble saying no. Okay, maybe not so much with our kids. I spend a lot of my time telling them they can’t have something. However, it can be difficult to say no to other people and this is one of those life tips you need to develop. Can you […]
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 and that’s why many companies decide to do the more simple thing and get a debt collection software making it easier to collect debt. That can certainly be […]
5 tips to avoid overspending on Black Friday
Black Friday is almost here, and that means time to shop. The problem is that it leads to a lot of overspending, at a time of the year when you will already have more outgoings than usual. It’s important to set rules for Black Friday to avoid overspending. I used to be like you. I’d […]
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 […]
YogaClub unboxing and review: October 2019 arrival
Just as I got on a plane to Kansas City for an Outlander convention, my husband shared that my YogaClub box for October 2019 had arrived. I’d been looking forward to it, hoping that it would get to me just before I left. Looking at the box now, I’m disappointed that it didn’t arrive in time. There […]
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 […]