Author: Bailey Echols
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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone (It’s Good for You!)
I don’t know where we all got sold the idea that being uncomfortable or being bad at something is a thing to be avoided. Let’s be realistic. How are we ever going to get better at anything or learn anything new if we can’t accept being bad at it first? News flash: you were never…
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Meal Prep of the Week – Mongolian Ground Beef and White Rice (gluten and dairy free)
This Mongolian ground beef recipe is easy, budget friendly, delicious, and perfect for meal prepping.
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Saving Money on Organic Grocery Shopping
What you fuel your body with is SO important. After taking classes in college on Food Science, Nutrition, Health Education, and even Entomology (“the study of insects”, which is actually where I first discovered the pesticides applied to crops were really risky to human health), I’ve learned so much about food and what goes into…
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Must-Have Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies
I started learning a few years ago about just how much the ingredients in everyday products can affect your overall health, and I ended up going down a rabbit hole of checking the ingredients in my products and slowly making swaps for products that were better for my overall health. I think of it as…
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Budgeting for the Season Ahead
As always, a main part of sticking to your budget is developing a plan for your spending. As the seasons change, weather cools down, and holidays approach, I’ve gone ahead and created a rough plan for my predicted upcoming expenses. Here’s how I plan this each year: With the changing weather, I take an inventory…
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How to Create a Budget and Save Money
An organized and set budget can help relieve financial stress. It gives you more of a sense of control over your finances. When creating a budget, start with knowing how much money you are actually bringing in each month. Let’s say you make $2,500 a month after taxes are taken out. Start there. The best…
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How to Stick to Your Clothes Budget: Essential Strategies
Clothes shopping is where I often would unintentionally go over my budget in the past. This experience has taught me some tips and tricks that have helped me keep my spending in check. #1 Know Your Budget This is an important first step. If you don’t know your budget yet, take a look at my…