It’s cool, girl. I know. Being a dog mom can get expensive. Just last week I had to take Sugar to the vet and walked away with unexpected bill. Yes. She’s ok, but I wasn’t expecting the bill at all. Thank goodness for pet insurance. But I digress. We’re here to dish about financial goals
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Pupcakes
Monthly Dish: Puppermint Sugar Boost Pupcakes
Did you know that the lack of organization can harm your finances as much as not having a lot of cash? According to Investopedia, losing bills can lead to unnecessary late fees, and not keeping track of your account balance can lead to overdraft fees. Unorganized finances can lead to less money in your pocket.
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Self-Care
The Dog Mom’s Guide to Creating a Time Management Plan for Life & Finances
You know what’s funny? Approximately, 61% of my expenses are linked to me saving time. Honestly, I never thought about it until I was trying to come up with a topic for this week’s blog post. But if you think about it, that’s not too far-fetched (pun intended). Expenses like dog grooming, pet food, groceries,
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Self-Care
Dog Mom Lifestyle Inflation: What is It & How to Keep It in Check
Last week, I learned a new term: money dysmorphia. According to Bankrate, money dysmorphia is when your perception of your financial situation doesn’t represent reality. It’s a distorted view of your finances. Dr. Lanre Dokun, psychiatrist and founder of Healthy Minds NYC, states that money dysmorphia is a form of anxiety triggered by self-comparison. It’s
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Living
Things That Every Dog Mom Should Have in Her Budget
I gotta be honest. I decided to get a dog before I did any research about how much it costs to have one. All I knew was that I saw a picture of the cutest toy poodle ever and knew I was going to be her dog mom. But I had no clue of the
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Baking
How Much Can I Really Save By Cooking At Home
As a dog mom, I learned very early that, well…shhh…Sugar happens. It’s important to be prepared for those “Are you kidding me?” moments. Like the time Sugar leaped off the couch and hurt her paw, which led to an unexpected visit to the vet (and a bill). I decided that I needed to save for