Sugar knows how to seize an opportunity. Every time I’m cooking in the kitchen, she plants herself right near my feet. Waiting patiently for me to give her a piece of food or hoping I accidently drop it on the floor. The moment she gets her piece of food, she scurries off to the other
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20 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became A First Time Dog Mom
Being a first-time dog mom is a learning curve. I love Sugar dearly, and there are so many things that I wish I knew before I brought her home. So, for all you ladies out there getting ready to step into dog mommy hood…let’s dish. Here are 20 things I wish I knew before I
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What The Richest Man in Babylon Taught Me About Money
My grandparents were some of my best teachers about money. They all knew how to work a dollar. While all four of them taught me something different, they all had something in common. They believed that your money should work for you and that “Sandy” should have a dog. So, I know for a fact
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What’s Dog Mom Math & How It Helped Me Get My Finances in Order
What happens when a dog mom gets laid off from her job and has to start from scratch? She changes her money mindset. I know. Because she is me. A few years ago, I was laid off from my job and had to start over. As soon as I got the notice, two major questions
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Monthly Dish: Chicken & Waffle Pupcakes
Anytime I bake Sugar a pupcake, her face lights up. It melts my heart and makes me smile every time. Sugar’s reaction reminds me that small things can have a meaningful impact. So, this year, I’m reaffirming my gratitude for the small things that always lead to something greater. This month’s dish is dedicated to
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Monthly Dish: Sugar’s Sweet Cake Pupcakes
This month is all about going after those goals we set for ourselves in the new year. Financial goals. Career goals. Family goals. Health goals. But those goals that we created for ourselves isn’t enough. Our drive, consistency, and discipline set the tone for how we achieve them. In her own way, Sugar has become