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Win the Day with These Morning Routines
Welcome to August's installment of Mel's Favorite Things. I'm dedicating the last post of each month to share some of my faves, from books to recipes to life hacks and beyond. Basically, if I love it (and think you might, too,) I'm gonna share it here. This month's...
This Budgeting Hack Doubled Our Income
Would you be upset if you doubled your income? (Ha ha! Trick question.) Today, I want to share a budgeting tip that did that very thing for my family. Here's the story: One day, five years ago, I found myself dreaming about what our family could do if we had more...
When You’re Wondering, “Am I Giving Enough?”
Have you ever found yourself wondering if you’re generous enough? Whether it’s your time, money, resources, energy—how do you know you’re ‘doing your part’ when it comes to meeting the needs you see around you?Because you want to be generous and do your best, it’s a...
7 Great Questions to Figure Out What You *Really* Want
Welcome to July's installment of Mel's Favorite Things. ?I'm dedicating the last Wednesday's post of each month to share some of my faves, from books to recipes to life hacks and beyond. Basically, if I love it (and think you might, too,) I'm gonna share it here....
Why I’m so Passionate About Heart-Centered Living (My Story)
Have you ever written a contract with yourself? I have. Twelve years ago, and It changed everything. Let me set the scene:Date: 2009Me: exhausted new mom to two baby boys (born 10 ½ months apart) Finances: teetering on the edge of bankruptcy (we got nailed when the...
12 ‘Must Reads’ to Level Up Your Money Game
Welcome to my first installment of “Mel’s Favorite Things.”Cheesy name aside, I’ve decided that for the rest of the year, the last Wednesday of each month is going to be dedicated to sharing some of my favorite things with you. Recipes, books (all different topics...
Hi, I'm Melissa
Welcome! My blog is a space for my musings on topics I care about including cultivating an abundant mindset, money, emotional health, self care, faith, and co-creating our future with God.
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