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One of my most popular blog posts so far has been about how much money kids cost and whether raising kids is really as expensive as everyone says it is. My initial post back in October 2021 included a deep dive into the USDA’s report on the average costs of raising a kid, and shared how much…
We just recently got back from our first family trip to Disneyland and had a blast! I don’t think anyone would describe a Disney vacation as “cheap.” While we expected to spend a lot of money, we ultimately found that you don’t have to completely blow your budget to make the trip special. Here’s how…
We recently spent a week travelling through southwest Colorado and fell in love! While we would have been thrilled to be anywhere but Phoenix and its 110+ degree temperatures in July, this was the perfect getaway. We spent half of our trip in Durango and the other half in Telluride. Southwest Colorado is ridiculously beautiful…
One of my most popular posts on the blog to date has been on how much money kids cost and whether raising kids is really as expensive as everyone says it is. Within that post, I shared a deep dive into the USDA’s most recent report on the average costs of raising a kid, and…
Did you make a resolution to start working out this year? If so, you’re not alone. Many people use the new year as a fresh opportunity to make healthy changes in their lives. Exercise is one of the best ways to improve health and longevity, so really any time of year is a great time…
This Giving Tuesday, we’re doing our charitable giving through a donor-advised fund, to give more money… for less. Last year, we set an intention to use the time and money freedom afforded to us by our FIRE lifestyle to give back more to our community. We’ll do this by volunteering, being more generous with friends…
This October, we took a three-night and four-day road trip to San Diego with our six-year old daughter. We had a great time. Today I’m sharing how much we spent and some of the best things to do in San Diego if you’re travelling with a younger kid. The best time of year to visit…
Keeping it short and sweet today with the announcement of a new interview series: FIRE with Kids! I’ll begin sharing the stories of families who are pursing or planning to pursue financial independence with kids later this summer. Now looking for interviewees! Read on for more about this series, including how to connect with me…
Wasting money is bad. Wasting time is worse. If we waste money or overspend, it’s a set-back that we can recover from. Money is within our control. Although the ever-growing inequalities in our society make this more difficult for some, there’s usually a way to earn more money. Additionally, we can cut back our spending…
We’re increasing our 2022 budget! Although inflation is playing a part in this decision, the majority of the increase is for discretionary spending. When drafting our 2022 budget, we’d already added some extra “fun money.” However, after reading Die with Zero and reflecting on our life situation, we’ve recently decided it wasn’t enough. All this…