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*INCLUDES our ACTUAL budget numbers* -- how budgeting weekly finally made budgeting "click" for me -- the shorter time span made it REALLY work. Maybe it would work for you!

Budgeting: Weekly Money

PUBLISHED: February 18, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I read a bit about Dave Ramsey's envelope system, and in intrigued me.  I just knew that I wasn't comfortable getting all our money out in CASH at the Continue Reading

What’s Up Weekend — it’s only a little life or horrors if you let it be. :)

PUBLISHED: February 15, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Finally, a pause from the pins for a regular ol' blog post.I know I'll look back at this semester and wonder how I survived.  After all, I need Continue Reading

3 Month Photography Tips

PUBLISHED: February 14, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Originally written here.Yay!  Your baby can hold their head up and not look a martian when you try to prop them up, but how do you make that Continue Reading

Not so Newborn Photography Tips

PUBLISHED: February 13, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Originally posted here.If you want "newborn" photos I recommend the earlier the better, but of course you can take them ANYTIME.  These are of P Continue Reading

Newborn Photo Tips

PUBLISHED: February 12, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

This was originally posted here, but is pasted below for your viewing pleasure. Bundle them up!  This pictures shows how amazingly adorable the baby Continue Reading

Monthly Photos

PUBLISHED: February 11, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I LOVE this collage of Princess P.  It's amazing to see how that baby grows in the first year.This was originally posted here.And pasted below Continue Reading

Labor and Delivery Photography

PUBLISHED: February 10, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Does anyone remember when I had a photography business?  That was a long time ago.  Baby #3 sure changed a lot of things in my life, including my lack Continue Reading

Menu Plan 2/4

PUBLISHED: February 4, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Hi, I'm Hilary -- I'm a mom to 3, wife to one and completely on a budget.  We eat home about 90% of the time, but if there's no menu plan I'm lost.  Continue Reading

This is MY domain.

PUBLISHED: February 2, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

People, it's time for me to grow up.  Shed the hillyut of the past.That's right, check your browser bar people.I'm pulling curls now.You'll still Continue Reading

choosing a doctor for your kids can be hard -- here's 5 things to think about when choosing a pediatrician.

Choosing a Pediatrician

PUBLISHED: February 2, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I read this article about pediatricians and vaccinations.  I have said it before, but I am a strong advocate of vaccinations.  I honestly see NO Continue Reading

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