Whenever it comes up in conversation that we are vegetarians, everyone always wants to know “why?” There isn’t really one big reason, and the decision was actually unexpected. It all started one random Tuesday in March 2021. The kids were finally in bed and we were running around tidying up and doing the normal chores... Continue Reading →
How we bought our vacation home and short term rental property “What better way to combine our love for escaping the brutal Minnesota winters while having a profitable side hustle,” we thought! We bought our short vacation rental investment property in January 2020. The verdict is still out on whether it is a dream scenario... Continue Reading →
Nice to meet you! We're grateful you've decided to stop by! Let's win at life! Regardless of your background, nationality, education level or line of work; I think we can agree that this "thing called life" is about trying to make the best of your situation, helping others and have an amazing time while you're... Continue Reading →
The DJ business continued to grow in popularity as I continued to leverage my perfectly crafted Craigslist ads. Being able to advertise on the site was amazing (seriously, when is the last time Craigslist got a shoutout?! Thank you Craigslist!). Reviews = GOLD. The absolute best marketing tool is reviews. When you're looking to buy... Continue Reading →
We visited Disney World and upon arriving were quickly reminded that Disney World is a for profit vacation destination owned by a corporation. Naturally, their sole motive is to squeeze every dollar possible out of you during your visit. My sensible and financially savvy daughter was all of a sudden wanting $30 Minnie headbands (you... Continue Reading →
The short answer: as little as possible But don't stop there. The short answer is really; as little as possible while still providing the right protection and priceless peace of mind. Let’s do a quick recap of what an insurance company is in its most basic sense; customers (insureds) pay money (premium) to insurance companies.... Continue Reading →
We did limited travel before having or first (surprise!!) child at age 25. We were busy getting started in our early careers and also running our own business on nights and weekends. Once we had our first child, we started prioritizing family vacations to spend quality time together. Why Staying at a Hotel with Kids... Continue Reading →
We purchased our first home in 2011. It is still my single favorite purchase of all time. It was a townhome in a suburb of St. Paul (shoutout Woodbury!). It is 1,500 square feet, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a 2 car garage. At 21 years old, I felt like an MTV Cribs style baller... Continue Reading →
I realized I had done something right when my 5 year old daughter insisted that I owed her interest. I had borrowed $10 from her piggy bank to take her to a demolition derby that only accepted cash and was worried I didn’t have quite enough in my wallet. The next day, I gave her... Continue Reading →
TO: People that want to graduate from college without an insane amount of student debt FROM: Someone who did it Student loans suck. There are so many better things to spend your hard earned money on. According to this statistic-packed Forbes Article, more than half of college graduates leave school with student debt. Of student... Continue Reading →
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