Because I am who I am . . .

I am always looking for ways to save money, decorate on a budget, enjoy life and my family, and make a meaningful contribution to my little world and beyond!  So, that is why I decided to begin blogging! 

Actually, my oldest son suggested that I take up blogging!  (I hope that you understand that, when your son thinks you might have something of value to say, you sit up and take notice!!!)

So . . . it's like this . . .

I have three amazing and hilarious children - all married to equally amazing and hilarious 'children-in-love.'  (AND if you don't believe me, you need to go to 88improv.com where proof can be found for four of them who perform regularly as 88improv!!)

I have an amazing (yes, the repetition is intentional!) and longsuffering husband, who generously lets me stay home and think of new ways to save money, decorate on a budget, enjoy life and my family, and make a meaningful contribution to my little world and beyond!  How do I do that?  Below is the list of this week's attempts.  I will expand upon them in further blogs.

1.  Refinance our home
2.  Create an art project with our kids for our basement
3.  Renegotiate our phone, cable, and internet bills
4.  Host all the kids for a week-long vacation where we live (in St. Louis - 5 to 8 hours away from them)
5.  Meet with younger women to encourage them in their marriages and spiritual life
6.  Provide opportunities for others to beautify their homes (and their homes' aromas!) through Scentsy

. . . And it's only Tuesday!!  (Actually . . . the vacation with the kids ended Sunday!)

We'll discuss more tomorrow!!  See you then!!!!
Karol