SpoonFullofJelly

The big 3-0 is coming this August and I had to think long and hard about what I wanted to accomplish before I turned 30.  I found many 30 before 30 lists and I decided that I'll jump on that band wagon. I wrote the majority of my list right before my 29th Birthday, but 10 months flew by.  For the past six years, I have always viewed my life as being in a runt, not progressing and slowly digressing. Recently, it just occurred to me that I have overlooked many important accomplishments that I have completed.  Then I thought, life doesn't end at 30 so why would the challenge end? I am going to do some Before 30 and some While 30 . Since I have completed a few already, I've added to the list! 1. Travel Abroad Again ~Thinking of Brazil or China in June 2014 2. Take a Trip to the West Coast. ~Any state would be fine with me 3. Visit a National Park 4. Read/Watch 5 Classical Films/Books   Completed 8/22/2013 5. Take a Fun Class: soap making, knitting...

Did you know that summer effects our wallets more that the rest of the year? Welcome to the second half of a two part series of how to save money over the 100 Days of Summer. 4.) Entertainment costs rather on vacation or right in your own town can really put a damper on your summer cash. There are plenty of free festivals around. Visit them on a full stomach and a backpack full of half frozen water, juice and snacks. Go will a preset purchase amount in cash and that should keep you on tack. If you are visiting attractions such as an amusement park that requires an entrance fee, check their website for free or discounted days. Traveling with a medium size family of 5 or 6? Go with another family because many discounts begin at 10 people. No matter if you drink Pepsi or Coca-Cola or not, local area attractions partner with them to offer discounts. Pour the coke down the sink if you have to, but save $20 on your next family event! 5.) Nothing says Summer like a cool and refreshi...

Welcome to the last installment of Money Mondays. We will break for the summer and return for the Autumn. Did you know that summer may effect our wallets more that the rest of the year? Read on for a two part series of how to save money over the 100 Days of Summer. 1.) Many people do not save throughout the winter for summer vacations, Small vacations such as a weekend trips to a new city may not break the bank, but a sudden trip to Disney World certainly can. Most families spend around $3000 for a family of four for a week to popular destinations such as Disney World, Chicago and New York. Planning ahead of time can save you lots of money. Waiting until off season to visit these locations will often save you a bundle on flights and hotels. Checkout  Lonely Planet  for a breakdown of every country, city and town throughout the world. It will also give you the best times to visit while taking in weather, Tourist crowds, and activities in consideration. 2.) Speaking of ...

I love blog surfing. I get to write down ideas of what I want to try to do and I learn so much! But something struck me yesterday and I can't stop thinking about. A blog I was visiting (can't give the name because I didn't ask permission) wrote "Children are the only blessings we tell God we had enough of!" Yikes!! That statement stung like a bee. I was frozen in my seat. My mind started to race and figure out what other blessings people might ask for in limited quantities. When a blessing of food, money, shelter, warmth, clothes etc come, no one ever says "Whats enough God." But with children so many people do. I remember asking my parents when I was younger why they didn't have more children and they said "We have a boy and a girl, what more is there?" Now that Mr. Mind and I are trying to start our family, people are constantly asking 'how many children do we want.' I usually say 'two, no more than three' and he says ...