Navigating Home Buying After Divorce: My Journey

It’s been 1 year since my divorce was final. As I look back on the last year, I am proud of myself for making this far on my own, emotionally and financially. It wasn’t easy but I did it. Yay me!! Last week, I took a trip to see some houses in the new state […]

Navigating My House Sale Journey: Exciting New Adventures Ahead

It’s been a busy couple of weeks! My house went on the market on 11/1.so much work went into getting my house ready to show and it looks like it paid off. I have had 16 showings since then and 1 offer so far. This is all very exciting. I am very proud of myself […]

Making Tough Choices: Rehoming My Pets During a Move

I had my moving sale this weekend. I am so tired and sore all over, head to toe. Saturday was better then Sunday. And thank god 2 of my sisters came to help me. They brought some things to sell as well. The weather was perfect too. One big thing happened on Sat. Let me […]

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: Essential Steps

I think that everyone agrees that moving sucks! I am not a fan of the action of moving but I am excited to get to the new place and start fresh there. So much to do! I have been going through every room and dividing my stuff into and keep, sell and toss piles. It’s […]

Taking Risks: Moving for a New Beginning

I haven’t written in a while because I didn’t have much to write about. Life has just been going day by day, with nothing too exciting happening to speak of. I have been trying to keep busy and I did a couple fun things over the summer. I met an amazing person last year and we […]

Transforming My Home with Personal Photography

I am so excited to show you what I have done. All of these photos were taken by me. What better way, to surround yourself with happiness, then to look at the great places that you visited. Makes we want to get out there and travel more. This is my dining area, off my kitchen. […]

From Divorce to New Beginnings: My 20-Month Journey

My house is officially MY house! I closed on my loan today. It is dispersed next Monday!!! I am so excited!! I can pay off all my debt, except for my house, and start saving some money. I cant believe that it’s been 20 months since my life changed FOREVER. So much has taken place; The […]

My Journey to Homeownership: A Fresh Start!

Next Tuesday, I finally close on my loan so my house will be MY house! I cant believe it’s finally here!! I can finally pay off some things and people and start fresh with no debt, except for my house. I need to start saving money again. Mama needs to go on a great vacation this year! I […]

Lessons Learned from My Divorce: Financial and Emotional Insights

My divorce was final on 12/3(3 days before my 50th birthday) but I got the notice in the mail today!!! How do I feel, you ask? Well, I feel empty, relieved, happy, sad, broke, and like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. There’s just one more detail that has to be taken care […]