Month: January 2014

{vlog 1} Thankful Series in 2014

Here we go.  I am back at it again.  Apparently I didn’t find myself too awkward in my first vlog post.  Now let’s keep our fingers crossed that this one goes off without a hitch, too. I am hoping that next month I will feel a bit more comfortable in front of the camera or […]

Categories: vlog

Newlywed Myths Debunked

You know what I am sick of hearing?  “Oh enjoy the honeymoon stage because it doesn’t last forever.” That statement usually precedes a bunch of chuckling or a tap on the arm.  But c’mon! I am so tired of hearing that.  Do people really believe the first year of marriage is perfect and that the […]

Categories: Wedding

Pause.

I’m at it again.  Needing to take a quick pause from the blog until Monday.  It’s only 2 days, but I really need a break.  I have some really exciting news that has happened and I cannot wait to share.  However, today is not the right time. I will be back on Monday the 20th […]

Categories: Uncategorized

Easy Pita Pizza Recipe

It’s hard coming up with creative and delicious dinner recipes every night.  I always look for something that is somewhat healthy, easy to make, and does not require me to get 1000 pots and pans dirty.   I had this idea to create some pita pizzas from a recipe I found years ago.  All I needed […]

Categories: Recipe

Signs It’s Time For A New Job :: My Experience

The end of the year has come and I can finally make a big announcement that I’ve been keeping from you.  The title probably gave it away, but I have decided that I want to change jobs.  It’s been a long time coming and a pretty hard decision.  I don’t love my job, but I […]

Categories: Career

Lightened Up Chicken Salad Recipe

Want a delicious chicken salad recipe that is easy on your pocketbook and on your hips? Trying to save money is pretty tough work especially when you get sick of your daily lunch routine.  It gets boring!  You can find yourself wandering out for a side salad here and there, and then it can develop […]

Categories: Recipe

Creating the Perfect Budget Checklist

Want to learn how to budget smarter?  Then look no further because have I got a great tool for you. I have created the ultimate checklist to help you create the best budget for you. Budgeting usually has a negative connotation to it and can have people running in the opposite direction.  However, if a […]

Categories: BudgetPrintable

Our Money Story

What’s your money story? Usually anytime I can find a free webinar, call or download about budgeting or personal finance I jump all over it.  You remember how much I love reading and developing my personal money skills.  I had to opportunity a few weeks ago to listen in on a teleconference call about money. […]

Categories: Budget

FREE Grow Your Blog Goals Template

As we start off another year I have big dreams for merelynne.com and my Etsy shop.  I have tried to capture every idea on paper or in a Google Drive document, but after awhile I seem to be overrun with ideas.  I really do not want to lose one or worst – never take the […]

Categories: Blog TipsPrintable

{Vlog} Thankful Series in 2014

Hey y’all! I have uploaded my very first video blog post to Youtube… eek! I am not afraid to admit that I am terrified for people to watch it.  But I have to face my fears and get moving.  I told myself that I wanted to work on posting some vlogs in 2014 and what […]

Categories: vlog