This week, we had a solar panel salesperson come to the house. Before he even sat down, we told him outright: “We are skeptical.” Not in a combative way. Just honest. Solar panels seem so responsible and forward-thinking. Helping the environment and saving money. It sounds smart. But I don’t make financial decisions based on feelings. […]
When your business is profitable… but you still feel broke
The last couple of weeks have been…. different. We had an ice storm one weekend, then a big snow the next. The boys were out of school for a few days and life slowed down whether we wanted it to or not. Fewer places to be. More time at home. Watching the kids run, laugh, […]
Building a business that bounces back
Our son scored his very first futsal goal this week. ⚽ He’s been showing up, practicing hard, and putting in the reps for months. It wasn’t always fun, and sometimes the progress felt slow. So to see him sprint down the court, find the perfect opening, and nail it? It was beyond exciting. The entire […]
A smaller Christmas, a clearer plan
I don’t know how your holidays went, but ours looked a little different this year. Things were quieter, simpler, and honestly… better. After getting laid off earlier in the year, we made a decision to have a “smaller” Christmas. Fewer gifts. Less running around. No chaos and no pressure. What did this look like? Just […]
From $200 to $41,000: What we learned the hard way
Back in September, we hit one year in our new house. (yay!) And this week? We’ve had contractors coming by every day. That’s because most new builds come with a one-year warranty. And right now, we’re finally getting around to all the little things we knew we needed to get fixed, but that weren’t urgent […]
A spooky cost hiding in plain sight
Today is Halloween, and our boys (6 and 9) are already buzzing with excitement. They’ve got their costumes picked out, bags ready, an their neighborhood walk plans mapped out. Now, we are not a “scary Halloween” kind of household. We don’t need any creepy clowns and cobwebs in our lives. We like to keep it […]
The $22,000 leak that no one saw coming
Last week, I got one of those letters no homeowner wants to see. It was from our neighborhood HOA, and it started out pretty routine. But about halfway through the letter, our eyes landed on the number. $22,367 Apparently, there had been a major water leak underground. No puddles, no warning signs. Just a slow, […]
Chaotic week? These 5 numbers will keep you steady.
This week has been a test. We had the stomach bug make an appearance in the house – not once, but twice. There have been more loads of laundry than I care to count. Sleep has been… optional. And somehow, through it all, life has kept marching on: work deadlines, client calls, soccer practice, and […]
Two goals, one big reminder
Two goals, one big reminder This past weekend, my 6 year old son scored not one, but two goals in his soccer game. It was only the second game of the season and you should have seen the look on his face afterwards. Pure joy. His eyes lit up. Arms shot up in the air. […]
When life gets messy, clarity matters
When life gets messy, clarity matters It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote, and I want to start by saying thank you – for being here, and for giving me a little space. My aunt passed away recently, and it’s been an emotionally heavy time for our family. She was a psychologist, and […]