I remember the day it hit me like a ton of bricks. I didn't just dislike being in debt. I loathed it. I had reached my ultimate tolerance level, and wanted to rip the bills to shreds in a screaming rage. 

That would have been very satisfying, but not especially effective. Instead, I decided right then that no matter what, we were going to have our debt freedom sooner rather than "eventually". 

If you feel like that too, then let me help get you started. I'll be honest right here...we aren't debt free yet. But we wiped out over a dozen debts worth thousands of dollars in less than 2 years. And we did it by following these steps: 

Do you work from a home office? Do you love new office supplies as much as I do?

I'm one of those people who believes that having special pens and the perfect notebook makes me more productive. Having matchy-matchy things on my desk keeps it feeling uncluttered. 
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That is why I am working on filling up my So Not Niche shop on Zazzle with a variety of office sets...to help you find your new favorite accessories and kill it as a work-at-home creative! 

Today I have a new office supply collection to share with you! 

​This year, one of my goals has to been to get to know my google analytics account better. You know, taking it out to dinner, discussing our hopes and fears together...that level of understanding. 

One place that never fails to fascinate me when digging through all the pages (most of which still puzzle me) is the list of search queries that somehow bring people to my site. 

I know that some people like to see these as "keywords", and if you blog within a specific niche chances are you will see tons of terms related to your main topic. 

Since So Not Niche is (obviously) a bit more sporadic, so are the queries. Therefore, rather than think of them as keywords, I like to pretend they are questions awaiting answers. Some of them are phrased as questions, but others are more of a challenge... 
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Motherhood brings about a number of changes in your life, your relationship, your home, and of course your body. Motherhood causes everything from broken blood vessels to broken dishes. 

And those are the minor damages. What the experts don't tell you is that from the moment you pee on a stick, your body is under attack, and there will be no truce. Ever. Because you have children for life, not just eighteen years or so. 

The majority of the damage is done in the first few years. However, some body parts will remain under pressure for years to come. This is just proof of the resilience and strength of mothers. Just look at what it does to: ​

​​Becoming a parent is like signing up for an eternal college course. You will always be a little sleep-deprived, your brain will be over-packed with research and data, and you will sweat when your knowledge is put to the test. 

When you have your first baby, that first flesh-of-of-your-flesh, they hand it to you in the hospital, and tell you to feed it a lot.

Then they send you home with a lot of pamphlets on how to keep it alive until its old enough to wriggle across the floor and feed itself Oreo crumbs from under the couch.

​After the one year mark, the professionals (and your children) will just assume you've become an expert and stop giving you hints and prompts. 

That's where this guide comes in handy. Drop all the heavy parenting textbooks and get back to basics. The secrets of what to expect as your child/children grow are hidden in the ABC's of parenting: 

Whether you are  saving for retirement, focusing on becoming a millionaire, hanging on to survive, or working hard to pay off debt...you are sure to find some inspiration in one of these 25 stellar money blogs: ​