When I was a kid, we didn’t have dental insurance- and even checkups to the dentist cost a lot of money. My parents taught me the importance of taking care of my teeth, and it worked- I never had a cavity. That is, until I was pregnant with Shane. I had been to the dentist a couple of times … [Read more...]
Talk Now to Avoid a Surprise Later with the Insurance Survival Guide for Newlyweds {$50 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway}
Note: I was compensated for my work on this campaign. All opinions are my own. Before getting married in March, Justin & I already knew pretty much everything about each other. We’d been dating for over 8 years {since the age of 15}, and had lived together for 4 of those years, so there wasn’t … [Read more...]
Daydreaming- and Freaking Out a Little- About Retirement
Since we’re expecting our second child, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means for our family dynamic. Not only are Justin & I gaining a son, but Shane is gaining a brother! We’re all really excited about this, but sometimes I think about how it’s kind of like pressing “Restart”. Shane’s … [Read more...]
My Bucket List #GenworthUSA
In a couple of months, I will have yet another birthday. I’m always so grateful for birthdays because what is the alternative, really? I remember how cool birthdays were as a kid- it seemed like there was always a new milestone right around the bend. While I may not be counting down the days until I … [Read more...]
Are You Covered By Your Health Insurance?
One of the main causes of stress for me right now is that I don’t have insurance. I should really have it as I have asthma that requires frequent doctor visits & 3 prescriptions daily, but I don’t work {unless you count blogging, but sadly I don’t offer myself benefits} and private plans start … [Read more...]