[PLANNING] How To Pack Light 🧳

In 2023, my family traveled to Europe for one month. We visited three countries and maybe a dozen cities. We didn't have time to lose our luggage, and I didn't want to spend the minimum $1,200 to check baggage on all the flights we'd be taking. So I finally decided to conquer the skill of packing light.

2025 Book Recomendations that will help you be healthier and happier

<p>These are the books we read and re-read in 2024 that got us thinking better!</p>

Three Steps to Maximize the "Fresh Start Effect" for Achieving Your Goals

The "fresh start effect" is defined as "the psychological benefit of a "temporal landmark" -- a date like January 1st or your birthday -- that makes it easier to release the past and move forward on new goals. How can you take advantage of it? We'll show you how.

Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Your Family

You never know when you'll face an emergency, but you can create a plan for how you'll react to it! Alegre discusses how to create an emergency preparedness plan 🆘 for your family with a special emphasis on earthquakes because that is her disaster experience. She'll talk you through her three-step process for preparing and an amazing new resource she found that will help make it easy and stress-free.

💰Easy template for doing a family "fiscal-year end" so you can track your family's "net worth"

As we always say, "Planning makes everything possible," but you can't plan if you don't know what you're working with. This template raises your awareness around your family's finances.

Disclaimer: we are not healthcare, financial, or legal professionals (nor do we play them on TV). We are simply sharing our experience with you. Please consult a professional if you want individualized advice.

Plan Your Week Before It Starts

Our #1 tip for reducing stress and anxiety? Plan your week before it starts!