From Budget To Bliss

Not only does meal planning save me money, but it also saves my sanity.  It nice to know ahead of time whats for dinner, that way I don't have to rack my brain after a busy day or make an unexpected trip to the grocery store. But how does meal planning save me money??? Easy, when I have a plan I buy only what I need and not what I think I need but really don't.  Here are some tips I've learned that help me put together a good plan. 1. Get out your Calendar I have spent a lot of money in the past on food that went bad before I got a chance to use it.  Often times I would think of a delicious meal but then realized I have to go to a school play, soccer practice or something else.  Instead of making said delicious meal I whip up something easy while my other ingredients start to expire.  Now while I write out my meal plan I have my calendar right beside me. 2. Be Realistic This tip goes right along with using your calendar. I think the key to having a great meal plan

Probably about three years ago now, I was introduced to a book called,  "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy.   My mind was literally blown after reading this book, actually listening to this book.  I had a pretty long road trip I had to drive, and I almost finished the entire book in one sitting. This book was just really eye opener to all the time and opportunities I was letting slip by.  It taught me about how I can make so much more out of my life by making better habits and using my time more wisely.  The advice in his book was easy stuff, that an average "Joe" like me could do.  I guess I just assumed greatness and wealth wasn't really ever going to be a part of my life so I never really embarked on any kind of journey before, but this book taught me that it is possible. After I finished it, I couldn't get enough education.  I started scouring for other self help books like this one and ended up finding the big world of Podcast.  If there