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Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 for $25?! Here’s What Worked for Me.

Over the weekend, I saw a post on social media about Walmart’s big Thanksgiving Feast for 10 Deal going on right now across the U.S. (with some exclusions).

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 9

Another No

God, I’m so tired. I’m so tired of grieving. Of sorting through ‘stuff’. Of clearing out.

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 6

An Interesting Discussion with My Daughter

I spent the last two days of our trip to Georgia with my daughter, Princess, while my dad visited with his sister and brother in law. She and I always have a good time together. Talk about life, she cooks for me. I get a glimpse into her life that…

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 4

Three Things I have Learned being Cash Only

I’ve been on a CASH ONLY basis since I took the Dave Ramsey course this past spring. It just made sense to me in a way few things have. And I dove right in.

Blogging Away Debt · Oct 7

Grateful for What Is

I have a secret I’ve been keeping from you all. I recently applied for a very high-level role in academic administration. While I wasn’t sure that I wanted to go into academic admin, the job description sounded like it was written specifically for me. It was in perfect alignment with…

Blogging Away Debt · Oct 5

Hope’s Debt Update – October, 2026

My only remaining debt is my Student Loan. I had hoped to have it paid off this year. But as I mentioned in my last post, my continued goal with the lower income and ultimate goal of being self sufficient again when the need arises is driving me to focus…

Blogging Away Debt · Oct 4

What I Want to Write

I want to write about my hurt and my anger. I want to write about how unfair things are. But I can’t. I can’t write about something that would disparage someone else. I can’t write about my feelings because I’ve been told not to let how one is treated vs…

Blogging Away Debt · Sep 30

My Side Hustle Is Four Legs and a Leash

Let’s talk about the side hustle that doesn’t feel like work most days. Dog sitting.

Blogging Away Debt · Sep 28

7 Month Update on the Teens’ Budget

Back in February I started a radical experiment…. I started giving my 14-year old twin girls a budget of $100/month each. They have to use that money to buy all of their clothes, shoes, accessories, make-up, skincare, and fancy toiletries (I buy the basics).

Blogging Away Debt · Sep 28

Grieving Alongside My Dad, While Sorting Through What’s Left

I keep learning something new about grief. It’s not just mine I’m carrying right now…It’s dad’s too.

Blogging Away Debt · Sep 25