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My Personal Goals for 2018

Family Balance Sheet

Aside from a health concern with one of my daughters , 2017 was a great year, however, I was distracted by non-necessities, so my overall theme for 2018 is to use my time more wisely on the people and things that are important to me. I’ll update you on my family’s financial goals for 2018 in another post.

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Chit Chat: End of Summer 2018 Edition

Family Balance Sheet

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life since my last Chit Chat. . Camping Trip #2: I really wanted to try a new camp ground for our August camping trip, but my family LOVED our trip last year to Watkins Glen KOA , so back to New York we went. That didn’t deter my family from jumping in.

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Family Office Manager

Family Balance Sheet

Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?” In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. Hmmm, I wonder if the Kennedys have a family office? Project short-term cash needs.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

Family Balance Sheet

January 2021 was a month of extremes in my family’s finances. We’re converting our basement to a family room area and the original family room (in the pic above) is becoming a home office. I said goodbye to mini-van life in January when we traded in our 2007 Honda Odyssey for a 2018 Toyota Highlander.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. I think I started reading FG regularly in 2018 or 2019. Within reason, we like to give our kids a nice Christmas with presents they enjoy.

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Fun Freetime: Story Pirates Podcast Season Finale

Motherhood Moments

The Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into comedy and original songs. On Broadway, she composed music and lyrics for Waitress , and stepped into the lead role in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Harris’ Luna shined through her blended family of 12 with her dance moves, sense of style and quick wit.

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Travel Tidbits - Exclusive Offer on Norwegian Cruise Line Sailings with Crown Cruise Vacations

Motherhood Moments

The exclusive offer Includes: Prepaid Gratuities on Balconies and Higher (7-night or longer sailings) Unlimited Open Bar 2nd Guest Flies Free Specialty Dining Packages Wi-Fi Packages Shore Excursion Discounts Kids Sail Free (on select sailings) Up to $500 Shipboard Credit with Crown Cruise Vacations Offer ends and must be booked by March 11, 2023.

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