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5 Keys to Breaking Bad Financial Habits
We all have good and bad habits with money. Many of these habits came from what we learned as kids at home. As adults, we may not have taken out the time to evaluate the true worth of these habits, attitudes, and beliefs about finances. The good thing is that we’re not stuck with these bad money habits. Here are five key tips and tricks to break those bad financial habits. How Bad Do You Want It? It’s been said,
5 Big Things Kids Learn From Gardening
Texas is the perfect place to live if you love gardening. With rich soil and plenty of sunshine the Texas Summer can provide a wealth of knowledge and healthy food to your family. There is more value in a vegetable garden than just the food that can be produced. Children can learn big life lessons while gardening. Here are 5 big things your kids can learn from a small vegetable garden in your backyard: 1. Care Because most plants in
4 Simple Winter Home Projects That Can Save You Money
Once again, it’s the time of year to start winterizing your home. You’re probably dreading the steep rise of your energy bill from heating and searching for ways to prepare for the long, cold, winter months soon to arrive. Don’t worry! We’ve found five easy (Yeah, we added one more!) home projects for winter that can help save you money and energy! Seal Pesky Drafts There are two main ways to seal drafts in your walls or windows and doors:
30 Small Ways of Saving for a Down Payment on a Home That Can Add Up Quickly
We know that saving for a house down payment can seem like a big task for a first time home buyer. Making a savings plan often requires taking an in-depth look at your budget and spending habits. This list will help you with ideas to help you save in small ways that could add up to a solid down payment on you first home. 1. Take a look at your coffee budget You might be surprised at how much a
3 Smart Money Moves for Homeowners
Smart Money Moves Making smart decisions with your money will help you build a solid financial foundation for you and your family. As a home owner, you have a responsibility to protect your financial investment. Consider adding these 3 smart money moves to your financial plan, if you haven’t already done so: 1. Save for a Rainy Day Unexpected things are going to happen. When you own a home, it’s not only smart, but necessary to give yourself a financial
3 Big Things to Love About Owning a Home
It’s the time of year to show a little appreciation to the ones you love. We thought it would be a great opportunity to share 3 big things to love about owning a home. Here are a few heartfelt reasons to love owning a home: A Smart Financial Decision Owning a home is a financial asset. When renting, your money is going toward building someone else’s wealth and investment. However, when you make the decision to buy your own home
3 Big Benefits of Gardening: Health at Home
Gardening at home has more benefits for your health than you might think. In our previous blog post we mentioned that having outdoor space was one of the many advantages that home owners have. This article will highlight the potential health benefits waiting in your very own backyard. 1. Feeling the Connection to Nature If you are one of the many people who work indoors you may not have the opportunity to reap benefits of being in nature often enough.
25 Habits for a Happy Home
A clean home is a happy home : One of the best aspects of home ownership is having a place to make lots of memories with your friends and family. These 25 habits for a happy home, will help you make the most of your home. Consider changing up your daily routine to include these ideas for a happy home. 1. Let the sun shine in Sunlight increases the production of serotonin in our bodies. Serotonin is also known as
