Are you your own worst enemy? Recently, I read a discussion in which people were talking about the ways they hold themselves back and cause themselves to fail at their dreams. This got me to thinking about all of the habits and mindsets we use, sometimes unconsciously, to hold ourselves back, and trust me, I’m… … Read more
Last year, I published my first Ask Me Anything here on Making Sense of Cents. That went super well, so I decided to make it more of a regular thing! Ask Me Anything is literally that – you can ask me anything. If you’re struggling to figure out what to ask, here are a few of… … Read more
A little over one year ago, I published my first Ask Me Anything here on Making Sense of Cents. That went super well, so I decided to make it more of a regular thing! Ask Me Anything is literally that – you can ask me anything. If you’re struggling to figure out what to ask, here… … Read more
On April 18, 2008, my father passed away from cancer. It’s always a sad day to remember, but as each year passes, I strive to honor him by making each day better than the last. I know that’s what he would have wanted, and I would like to dedicate today’s post to him. I wrote… … Read more
Hey everyone! Big news. We are having a baby! We are super excited for this new adventure that we are on, and I can’t wait to share more. I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to share this directly on the blog, but many of you have been with me for… … Read more
My 10 Budget Recipes roundup proved to be popular, so I’m back at it again with 13 Instantpot Thanksgiving Side Dishes. Thanksgiving isn’t too far away, which means that you may be looking for some Instapot Thanksgiving side dishes. I recently purchased my first Instapot, and will definitely be using it for Thanksgiving. We’ve always had… … Read more
Are you looking for delicious and easy budget friendly meals? Finding affordable meal options can be a huge help when you’re trying to save money. Because the cost of food has gone up so much in the past couple of years, nearly everyone can benefit from having ideas for recipes for budget friendly meals. In… … Read more
Are you looking for quick and easy air fryer recipes? I bought my first air fryer about one year ago, and it is one of my favorite cooking gadgets. I have the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer, and I use it multiple times each week. Air fryers are easy to use, and they… … Read more
Are you hosting a dinner and looking for potluck ideas and recipes? Potlucks are when everyone who is invited brings a dish to share, and you can host a potluck breakfast, brunch, dinner, and more. Sometimes there is a theme to the potluck, or you can bring anything you want. The idea of a potluck… … Read more
Are you looking for easy freezer meals for new moms and dads? Having a baby is an exciting time, but between feeding and sleeping schedules, it’s hard to find time to make sure that you are well-fed and rested too. That’s why having some easy meals on hand is one of the best things you… … Read more
