This is a post about doing something good for yourself by beginning to take control of your household finances.

If reading that made you wince, then it’s probably you that I’m talking to.

C’mon… you know how you keep putting it off, but you know you need to do it. Maybe it seems overwhelming. Or maybe you’re afraid to see your gory financial details all laid out like that in black and red.

It’s ok. Take a deep breath. Remember - this is a post about doing something good for yourself.

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It’s taken a while to get here, and winter still fights to keep its grasp, but the signs of spring are here at last. I used to live in south Florida where they have two seasons; hot, and warm. Back home in Michigan though, each season has its own unique flavor.

I’ve recently been enjoying the smells of thawing, and the sounds of wildlife that have been absent for way too long. When letting the dog out it is my habit to stand on the back porch as he does his business, and it’s nice that I don’t have to bundle up anymore for the experience.

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