Let’s talk about emergency planning. But first, let’s talk Homecoming SZN. In a few days, my friends and I are road trippin’ down to Hampton University for homecoming. It seems like only yesterday we were eating in the café, cramming for exams, and running for our lives to make it back to the dorm before
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How to Use Cash Back Rewards to Build Your Savings
While I was walking Sugar yesterday, I found a penny on the ground. Now, some of you may be thinking, “Big deal. It’s just a penny.” However, when I was a little girl I learned that pennies turn into dollars. So, I did what I’ve done since I was little. I picked up the penny,
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Buying a Home as a Dog Mom? Here are the Real, Hidden Costs.
That first-time homebuyer class I took lied. I needed more than money for the down payment. Way more. Don’t get me wrong. The information was great, the teacher was extremely knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about getting started with the homebuying process. But it’s going to take more than the down payment to purchase
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Dog Bedtime Routine for Dog Moms: A Self-Care Guide
Let me tell you. Sugar knows when it’s time for bed. As soon as she sees me wash her bowl, she darts upstairs to get into her bed. So, this blog post is all about creating a mindful wind down routine and how to build one with your dog. Understanding Your Wind Down Routine A
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How to Design A Dog-Friendly Work From Home Space
Working from home is great. But when I do, Sugar wants attention and doesn’t care that I have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes. So, I learned quickly that a dog-friendly work from home space was necessary. In fact, a Forbes article reports, that nearly 25% of U.S. dog owners are willing to take
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How to Create A Pet Health Savings Account
Healthcare costs can get expensive. Pet insurance helps with managing some of these costs. Establishing and maintaining an emergency fund is a great way to reduce anxiety when you run into vet bill sticker shock. However, creating a pet healthcare savings account for Sugar’s expenses really helped me better manage her medical bills. So, in
