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February 27, 2020 by Sandra

The Best Frugal Living Tips to Impact Your Family’s Budget

Frugal Living for Your Family’s Budget

Frugal Living doesn’t just happen overnight. You have to be willing to sacrifice and make adjustments if you want to impact your family budget. Not every household has someone bringing in a six-figure income. Living well on a modest salary can be a challenge, but it certainly isn’t impossible.

You’ve scaled back a few of your expenses like other blogs or books have told you to do, but after a month or two, you start realizing that your frugal living efforts are not making a big impact on your finances. Despite all your efforts and sacrifices, you’re still struggling to make ends meet and now you begin to ask yourself if this lifestyle change is still worth it…

I know, it can be frustrating but don’t give up just yet!

I want to show you how to incorporate more frugal living tips into your life and save money without having to count pennies every day.

These frugal living tips you’ll find here will help you save a lot of money each year while still enjoying life. Use these frugal living tips to beef up your emergency fund, pay off debt or pay for your dream vacation and more!

Try these frugal living tips for living well, regardless of the size of your income or bank account:

You do not Have to Keep up with the Joneses. The social world can be a highly competitive sport, and it’s completely normal to strive to maintain appearances with the neighbors.
- When a neighbor purchases a new car or remodels her kitchen, the urge to start making comparisons can be strong. Take control of your life and resist the temptation to compete with others. After all, relationships are what is most important, and not more stuff!

- Focus on the real necessities and set aside the extras you’d like to have in a perfect world. It takes practice, but anyone can rise above this type of thinking. This simple exercise will make you happier and more grateful for the things you already have.

Think smaller. Everyone seems to be under the impression that bigger is better. However, by making a conscious decision to live in a smaller home, more money will be available to spend on more meaningful purchases.

- Many families have already made this decision, as evidenced by the trend in new construction. For the first time, the average square footage of new residential properties has decreased.

- Others are living successfully in apartments, condos, or even tiny houses. Perhaps you could downsize a little and focus on being happy and content.

Cook at home. Eating out is one of the quickest ways to ruin your budget. Cooking at home can be just as good, but it does take some practice. Consider purchasing a good cookbook and experimenting with some new recipes.

- Groceries are always going to be cheaper than eating out.

- Instead of meeting friends out for dinner, invite them over. You can even request they bring a dish or dessert to share. We love hosting friends at our home. It’s an easier way to get to know them and have deeper conversations when you are not in a crowded restaurant under time constraints.

- At-home dinner parties are a great way to be more social and keep some money in your bank account. Be creative with it ad switch up themes with your menu.

Shop in the classifieds and at thrift stores. Stay out of the department stores and malls as much as possible. In many instances, secondhand items are 99% as good as new and they’re a fraction of the cost. Keep an eye out for great deals.

- If you’re not in a hurry, you’re likely to find exactly what you need and save a ton of money in the process. Nobody else needs to know where you purchased your furniture, car, or clothing.

Check out the local library. Instead of purchasing movies or books that you’re likely to only use once, try borrowing them from the local library for free.

- Some smaller libraries may have a limited selection, but most libraries are part of an interlibrary loan program with other area libraries. You might find that even your small local branch can find just about anything for you.

Go outside. Many outdoor activities are free or inexpensive. Take a trip to the local beach or park. Go hiking. Nearly every area has its own type of natural beauty. Kids love to get outside and explore new places. For the cost of little gasoline and a few sandwiches, your family can have a great day. How can you beat that?

Frugal living doesn’t have to mean being miserable. Although it might require extra thought and planning, it can be very simple to live well on a modest income.

Frugal Living Tips on the Next Level

If you are really ready to take it up a notch, check out my friend, Rachel’s vlog. She is a pro at budgeting and I have learned so much from her. I am not on her level yet, but you can get some really great value and tips by checking out this Youtube video.

You can also find her page Linin’ up Ducks here. Be sure to give her a follow! Rachel talks a lot about minimalism, budgeting, cleaning & organizing, and Intentional Living. I think she is pretty much an amazing human.

Thank you Linin’ Up Ducks

Add an Extra Stream of Income

Another tip that makes a big impact on your family’s budget is adding an extra stream of income. This is one of my favorite things I love about side-hustles, especially for moms. I can be a work-from-home mom and still contribute to my family’s budget with the income I receive from my side hustle.

Are you looking for an opportunity to earn extra money while still maintaining your time freedom? I have the answer that has worked for me, and you can read all about How to Become a Farmasi Beauty Influencer from this post. Please comment or email any questions about this and I will be glad to talk it through with you.

Consider how you can incorporate these tips into your current lifestyle. You might just find that you can live an even better life than you are now – on less money!

If you have been thinking about creating a less is more type of lifestyle, I encourage you to also check out this blog post!

February 20, 2020 by Sandra

How to Organize Your Home When You Are Unorganized

Being unorganized can make your life so much harder. Unorganized chaos in your home can cause an unending, overall sense of added stress because you’re lacking a certain amount of order in your life. It also causes unsightly clutter and makes it hard to find things.

The good news is that with some easy, home organization tips, you can have your home whipped into shape in no time. It may seem like an impossible task right now, but when broken down into smaller projects, organization is inevitable.

Try these simple organization tips:

1. Get rid of your clutter. There is no use in organizing items that you’re not going to keep. Get rid of those items first will cut down on your organization time. It’s best to live by the rule that if you haven’t used an item in over a year and it doesn’t hold sentimental value, you should consider letting go of it.  (And might I add, that I am the world’s worst at doing this!)

* Make piles for trash, donations, and things to sell. You can use websites like eBay or Facebook garage sale pages t to sell unwanted items for extra cash. Also, a super-easy way to get rid of your nicer clothes and earn some extra cash is to consign at a local consignment store, or create a Poshmark account and list your clothes there. I use Poshmark all the time because they literally do everything for you. You only have to post pictures, a description, and then print and ship the provided label when someone makes a purchase!!! Sign up using my invite code to get $10 in your Poshmark account here. Use code SLHUDSON16 to get your $10 added to your account.

2. Start small. It’s important to set small goals for yourself, room by room, throughout your house. When you focus on everything as a whole it can get so crazy and overwhelming that it might seem like a lost cause. Start small and keep it simple!

* Try starting in your bathroom, or better yet, just start by going through the cabinet underneath your bathroom sink. Throw out old items and organize the rest. Afterward, you can call it a day and then work on another small project the next time.

* As you move to new rooms, maintain the organization of the rooms you’ve already done. You don’t want to complete a few rooms only to find out that your bathroom cabinets are disorganized again.

3. Learn how to store things. Just because you have removed your things out of sight, it doesn’t mean that you have an organizational method. Plan a strategy to store similar things together in marked storage bins.

* Once you follow through on your storage strategy, then you’ll know where things are. You can also benefit from learning how to store things in sight. Make good use of shelves, baskets, or furniture with built-in storage space to keep things neat and where you’re likely to need them.

4. Create a cleaning schedule. Once you have your home in order, it’s all about the maintenance mode. You’ll need to find a way to keep things in order. Make a schedule to keep track of what chores are done and when. You can even schedule a time to deal with clutter to get everything back into its proper place.

* Dividing up the cleaning tasks throughout the week will make it easier to maintain the order you worked so hard to achieve. This limits “chore time” into short increments of time. Instead of spending an entire Saturday cleaning, clean a room each day, and then you can have fun on the weekend while your home is still neat and tidy.

* Establish the habit of picking up as you go. If you have children, this is a great way to get them involved with the process also. When you take something out of its place to use it, put it back when you’re done.

If you really want to change your life, you can do it. Even if you have been unorganized forever, use these tips to help you turn things around and enjoy that lovely home that you have worked so hard to create.

Do you have any organizational tips that you use in your home? If so, I would love to know in the comments below.

Happy Organizing,

Sandra

February 17, 2020 by Sandra

Do You Remember Her?

Do you remember her? I have seen this photo posted before and it always takes me back and makes me think. Somewhere inside of you, there is someone who is fierce and ready to take on the world. I see myself in my daughter, Stella, and sometimes wonder where I went wrong. It’s so easy to always take the safe choice, but Stella inspires me! She is so strong, independent and completely full of life. If anything, she is teaching me in the midst of raising her.

Remember When?

There have been times that you have said no when you wanted to say yes. On the flip side, there have been so many times you said yes when you wanted to give an emphatic NO!!

She wanted to buy a ticket.

She wanted to go on the trip.

She wanted to take a risk that could have opened up a whole new world of opportunity.

She wants you to remember what it feels like to run into the ocean without a care in the world and splash and laugh till you could splash no more.

She wants you to face the day without a fear in your heart and embrace every opportunity that comes.

She doesn’t understand why you don’t want to wear a bikini.

She doesn’t understand why you don’t want to eat the cake.

She doesn’t understand why you never seem to let it go.

She doesn’t understand why you seem to accept second best.

Someone inside of you is a little girl who wonders at the grown-up you have become…

She still has so many things she wants to learn and so many goals she wants to reach.

She still has many things she wants to learn and so many people she still needs to meet.
She still has food she’d like to taste and parties she wants to attend so that she can dance the night away.
She still has places she wants to visit so that she can see how big this world is.

Closing Thoughts

Life is too short to give up on your dreams. Travel to that bucket list destination, write that book, start a new business, audition for the next role…….you get it.
Remember what it was like to be this little girl full of life and hope? She’s still in there somewhere. You just have to find what drives you. I challenge you to sit alone for 10 minutes today and think about your aspirations and dreams. If your heart is still beating, you still have time to work on them. 😘

Somewhere inside you, there is a little firecracker – desperate to see more of this thing we call life. Don’t get so wrapped up in the things that don’t matter and forget to experience life.

Go get her, she’s fun.

XOXO-

Sandra

February 15, 2020 by Sandra

Daisy Jones & The Six Book Review

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Daisy Jones and the Six: Book Review

Daisy Jones and the Six was one of the most popular books of the year in 2019. I’m sad that it took me this long to sit down and read it. One of my most favorite hobbies is reading a good book. I have set a lofty goal for myself this year. I figured I would share my take and book review on all of the choices that I complete. There is something about finding a great book, getting completely absorbed into the characters and storyline, and living to tell about it. When you find these incredible stories, it makes you sad to read that last page. First up for my book review is Daisy Jones and the Six.

Daisy Jones and the Six Synopsis

Love at First Line:

This book is an attempt to piece together a clear portrait of how the renowned 1970s rock band Daisy Jones & The Six rose to fame—as well as what led to their abrupt and infamous split while on tour in Chicago on July 12, 1979.

Daisy Jones is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it’s the rock and roll she loves most. By the time she’s twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things.

Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she’s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road.

Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.

The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.

My Rating:

My Review:

At first, I questioned the short interview-style narration but quickly got used to it, and it actually is one of the things I love most about this book. There are always different perspectives on a story and I love being able to see that play out as you go.

The characters were detailed and flawed, and all had parts of this fictional story that really stood out to me. There was love, addiction, friendships, family drama, and it all played out with depth and without the stereotypical pull, you might have first expected.

Daisy Jones and the Six: Talking Points

If you loved the movie Bohemian Rhapsody then you should definitely check this out! Take it a little further and listen to the audiobook. I find that the style of writing can be hard to read because it is an oral history. The audio has a full cast and it feels like a documentary. I kept having to remind myself that this was fiction, not an actual band.

I did not grow up in the seventies but I can imagine that Taylor Jenkins Reid does a great job of portraying it. Life was wild at the time. I really loved hearing about Daisy. She sounds like the typical female rock star of the time who struggled with drugs and that crazy rocker lifestyle. However, I kept rooting for her to figure it out.

Each of the other characters has their own demons but they are mainly supporting characters. I did enjoy hearing the perspective of each one on the same events. It is crazy how different each person views and remembers the same thing.

In Closing:

The relationships were raw and Taylor Jenkins Reid is a skilled author at portraying this. She really connected you to her characters, long after you finish her books. This one will stick with me for a long time!

Daisy Jones and the Six Quotes

So tell me……have you read this book? If so, what did you think of it? Let me know in the comments.

February 8, 2020 by Sandra

15 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget? It would be nice to spend money on your loved ones without a budget, especially on a holiday like Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, not everyone has the necessary financial resources to go on a spending spree. The good news is that you can have a great Valentine’s Day without spending a lot of money! Retailers want you to spend your money, but there’s no reason to buy into the hype. After all, love can not be bought, right?

Try these inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas:

Eat dinner at home, but go out for drinks and dessert. Forget the reservations, crowded restaurants and the high cost of a meal out on the town. Cook a delicious, romantic meal at home. Head over to a nice bar for dessert.
Find a flower option besides roses. Roses cost a small fortune on Valentine’s Day. Find another flower your significant other loves. Many women don’t even like roses. Ask about her favorite flower. I personally love sunflowers and Gerber daisies.
Rent a few romantic movies and stay on the couch. It’s easy to find a list of romantic movies. You don’t even have to get dressed up. The popcorn is less expensive at home, too. You can even talk during the movie, and snuggle up under a comfy blanket. Truth be told, I would choose this option every time.
Go to a hotel in lieu of a trip. Save on travel expenses and visit a local hotel for the night. Consider finding one with a tub for two.
Have an indoor picnic. Unless you’re in the south, it’s a little cold for an outdoor picnic in February. Clear out space on the living room floor and have your picnic inside. Anything is possible. Get creative! If you’re crafty, you can even make some pretty amazing DIY decorations.
Look for free or inexpensive entertainment. You can find quality entertainment on the cheap. Museums, local theater companies, art galleries, and food and wine tastings can all be both entertaining and inexpensive.
Use a coupon. A coupon might not go over well on a first or second date. However, if you’ve been together for a while, that awkwardness no longer exists. Both parties realize the saved money could be spent on something else.
Deliver your own flowers. The florist is more expensive than the grocery store or the farmer’s market. Deliver them yourself and enjoy the smile you receive. Who doesn’t want to see the smile on their face when you gift it to them anyway?
Choose a different date. Valentine’s Day might officially fall on February 14^th, but why not consider celebrating the following day, or weekend. Restaurants, flowers, and cards are all significantly less expensive. You can avoid the crowds, too.
Write a love letter. Everyone has a sheet of paper and a pen. Take a few minutes and put your romantic thoughts down on paper. It’s free, and you’ll score big points.
Give each other a massage. Pick the music and the massage oils. Light a few candles and turn on some music. Let your fingers do the talking.
Make your own card. There’s no law that states you have to support Hallmark by purchasing a card that costs $4.99. They usually end up in the trash anyway. Make a card this year. It will be remembered forever.
Go out for breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day, and the least expensive, so why not go out for breakfast instead of dinner this year? Lunch is another option.
Make a gift. Make a scrapbook. Create a CD of her favorite songs. It’s the thought that counts.
Set a budget and brainstorm. Sit down together and determine how much you’re willing to spend. See how many ideas you can list that stay within the budget constraint.

Love doesn’t require money. A fun and memorable Valentine’s Day can be enjoyed on a budget. Make a list of inexpensive ideas that will thrill your significant other. Avoid letting financial challenges ruin your holiday. Be thankful you have someone to celebrate.

Tell me, how do you plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day? Will you be trying any of these budget-friendly suggestions, or do you have any you want to add to the list? I would love to hear from you in the comments below.

XOXO,

Sandra

February 6, 2020 by Sandra

For the Woman Who Struggles with Mom Guilt

Mom Guilt is Real

Has anyone here ever struggled with mom guilt??? Being a mom is really, really HARD!!

While being a mom is the most rewarding blessing I have ever received in my life, that does not make this season of life any less difficult.

I have been a parent for 10 years now, and while I feel that I have grown and learned so much, there are still things I am trying to navigate and figure out every single day. Children constantly test your patience and boundaries.

While being a mom is a humbling experience that forces you to grow in ways I never thought possible. I spend a lot of my days refereeing Parker and Stella, disciplining, answering the never-ending questions, and being the caregiver and nurturer that they need. You really never know what your day will bring.

Did I mention that being a mom is hard…….

Do you know what makes it ten times harder?

MOM GUILT

Mom Guilt Confessions

If I am being honest, that feeling of mom guilt has been a major struggle of mine lately. I feel like I am short-tempered and I am way too hard on my kids sometimes. I struggle with feeling guilty if I take time for myself when I should be reading them a story or cleaning the house. Oh, do I feel the mom guilt when I forget a school event, or when I was supposed to bring something to the class party and forgot. (Please tell me I am not the only one who does this.)

Or what about when you are giving it your 100% effort and you still get those judgmental eye rolls from strangers in the grocery store because they don’t like the way you are parenting.

Being a mom is hard and judgment is everywhere.

Mom Guilt and Feeling Less Than

I have been thinking about the mom guilt a lot lately and I spend the majority of my day feeling guilty for something I did or did not do. In other words, I spend the majority of my day feeling – LESS THAN. Ouch!!

That sounds harsh as I type those words, but even more so when you say them out loud.

Sometimes just purely being present, loving your child, being imperfectly you and offering your hand in their journey in life is?

Could it be that your affection is enough and your presence as they sit on your lap while you watch tv or work on your laptop is enough? Maybe the way you smell, the sound of your voice and your loving touch are enough?

What if the gift of YOU as their mom with all your imperfection is ENOUGH?

If you are struggling with the mom guilt, know that you are not alone. You are not less than and your children were hand-picked by our Creator to have YOU mother them as no one else could do. I am going to do my best to stop these negative thoughts when they happen and focus on something positive in the situation. Life is too short to live it feeling less than.

Give yourself some grace, mama. You are doing an amazing job!

While I can’t promise you that we will never face Mom Guilt again, I can share with you 10 affirmations I have been trying to say to myself when these feelings come up. I hope they help you too.

Affirmations to Fight Mom Guilt

Your presence matters.
My love is enough.
My best differs each day.
Perfection is not needed, just persistence to love and teach those little ones.
My “doing” is not required to be a good mom.
If I’m not quitting, I’m succeeding.
Mistakes are for learning and growing.
Me-time makes their-time even better.
I’m not guilty.
Just breathe.

From my heart to yours,

Sandra

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February 5, 2020 by Sandra

Zuppa Toscana Soup – Whole30 Approved

Zuppa Toscana Soup Whole30 Approved

Zuppa Toscana Soup Whole30 approved is one of my most favorite soups. It is rich, creamy and full of flavor. You’ll love this filling, Whole30 soup anytime, but especially during the cold, wintery months. Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free, this is one of the best Whole30 soups out there.

Whole30 is a great reboot of the body. My husband and I try to incorporate one of these each year to reset our body and strive to be healthier. You can read all about the benefits of the Whole30 lifestyle by visiting Whole30.com.

If you are trying to eat healthier or add something new into the rotation during your Whole30, I highly suggest this recipe. It is perfect for a crowd. Also, if you make a big enough pot, you are sure to have leftover to eat on throughout the week.

Eat Your Veggies

One thing I have loved lately is adding in kale to my soups and recipes. It is such a great way to add more veggies to your diet without noticing it. Even my picky ten-year-old tried it and liked it, so that’s a HUGE WIN!!

Want more healthy recipes that are yummy too? Check out this one.

Whole30 Zuppa Toscana Soup

A rich, and filling Zuppa Toscana that's healthy and Whole30. With tender potatoes, kale, sausage, and bacon, this Whole30 soup recipe is loaded with flavor and the perfect one-pot meal when you're craving comfort food.

4 4 slices Whole30-compliant bacon cut into about 1/2" pieces
1 lb. 1 pound Italian or breakfast sausage
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 Medium potatoes cubed (makes about 1 cup)
1 Medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth or stock
1 can coconut milk
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste

In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed medium pot over medium heat, add sausage and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over. Use a spoon to break up the pieces. When browned and cooked through, drain and set aside.
Cook the bacon pieces in the same Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5-10 minutes. Remove the crisp bacon and set aside – don't get rid of the bacon fat! Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven with the onions and garlic, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, and boil until fork-tender, about 10-20 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the coconut milk and the cooked sausage; heat through. Add the bacon and the kale into the soup just before serving and cook 'til the kale is bright green and softened. Add salt and pepper to taste.

February 1, 2020 by Sandra

Self-Care Tips for Moms

Moms these days seem to be constantly urged to take time for themselves and practice self-care because “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” Raise your hand if you have heard this expression.

While this sounds good in theory, the reality is that self-care sounds like one more thing to schedule into our never-ending to-do list. When you have 45 loads of laundry, little Timmy has baseball practice, your spouse is traveling for work, and your daughter has a school project due tomorrow, guess who always comes in last.

You are the Best Mom for Your Kids

Even on the days when you are running late, wearing spit-up on your shirt, or maybe you lost your temper and yelled at the kids, YOU are the best mom for your kids. You are not a cruise director who has to arrange Pinterest-worthy activities on a daily basis.

You do not need a cleaner house, to lose weight, or to buy more stuff. Your children love you because you give them love and affection. You are the one they want when they are sick or have a boo-boo because they feel comforted with you. Unconditional love and affection from you are what your children NEED, not all of the other things.

Self-Care Helps

Little acts of self-care for moms sure can help you take care of those kids that you love so much. The reality is that it is impossible to show up for your kids and to respond to their needs with love if you are completely depleted. I am going to let you in on a parenting secret that most people don’t talk about. The best possible gift that you can give your kids is a happy, healthy, emotionally stable mother.

Self-Care Truths

What REAL self-care means is that you need to give yourself a break from the things that are NOT priorities to make time for what really matters. It means letting go of the things that are causing you more pain than they’re worth so that you can leave space for the joy.

Self-care is not always a solitary activity like going to the gym, spa, or nail salon. Although if you are looking for new options to try, here is a great list.

What if we looked at true self-care as something we did to make our normal, everyday routines more enjoyable?

If your days are so challenging that you need to schedule time away from them, then maybe you need to take a look at how you have been filling your days.

What if, instead, we structured our days and our lives to allow time for the activities that fill us up? We need activities and hobbies that speak to our soul and energize us. Yes, that might include curling up with a good book on the couch, or visiting the nail salon, or having dinner with your girlfriends.

Self-care can also be turning down a party invitation and to go for a hike with your family. It might mean more family dinners, with no screens in the way. It might mean saying no to a million extracurriculars and committees so that you create some breathing room for yourself and your family. You have to work to find the BALANCE.

Self-care can mean cutting things out of your life — even good things if they add stress.

But what if self-care could also be something bigger?

What if self-care means creating a life that you love, right now?

Fill Your Cup and Don’t Apologize for It

Self-care for moms is not selfish. Taking time for yourself, your family, and your mental health is not selfish. These are the acts of a courageous mother who knows that she cannot respond lovingly and peacefully if she is burnt out. It takes courage to ask for help, and to say “I need this time for myself.” I hope you know by now that self-care is so much more than getting a pedicure.

It takes courage to stand up and say that “I want to ENJOY my motherhood, my children, my marriage and my job — and that might look untraditional.”

What I am saying is that it takes courage to create a life that you truly love. It takes bravery to say that the traditional choices aren’t working for you and your family. Life is too short to live with regret. Don’t just do it for you. Do it for your kids. Do it for your family.

I would love to know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. Thank you so much for reading.