Ashley Robins

Cutting down on your spending is not quite as hard as people think it is, especially if you approach it from a clever and practical angle. Choosing to cut down …

We all work hard to earn the money we need but sometimes it can be hard to make ends meet or save for that special treat or vacation. With the …

Trying to turn over a new leaf with a healthy lifestyle? Don’t let excuses get in your way. I’ve heard them all from not having enough time to make healthy …

“Cleanliness is next to godliness.” — John Wesley. A 17th-century quote on tidiness still holds its true meaning three centuries later. As humans, we have evolved to accept cleanliness as …

As you know, I’ve talked on my blog about budgeting and our own journey to become debt-free. There are times, however, when simply budgeting and saving money to pay down …

We often overlooked the importance of our home’s plumbing systems until something goes wrong. It may end up being a blocked drain, a toilet that won’t flush, or a pipe …

How do you start each day? Focused and mindful or anxious, unfocused, and always rushing? As it turns out, how we choose to start each day can impact our happiness, …

There is a misconception that eating healthy is more expensive. It’s generally true but there are plenty of ways to save a lot of money on healthy food. We spend …

Roasted vegetables are one of the simplest yet tastiest dishes. These beauties are perfect accompaniments to anything: a meat or pasta casserole, some steamed or baked fish, a hearty chili, …

I’ve struggled in the past with starting & keeping new healthy food habits, and you’ve probably struggled, too. Eating healthy is not always easy because there are so many naughty …