After a weekend at FinCon, I’m filled with inspiration and renewed sense of purpose for my blog. My mind has been racing, and I can’t fill my notebooks fast enough. I am going to make things happen. But first, I’m going to pause. Today marks the final week of my maternity leave. And as much … [Read more…]
It’s #FinCon17 time! Unless you’re like me, and you’re arriving a day late. In that case, it’s live vicariously through Twitter time! If all goes according to plan, I’ll have plenty of time to introduce embarrass myself this weekend to many of my money idols. Because that is the plan. Repeat after me, Penny. You … [Read more…]
Cue the confetti! She Picks Up Pennies, otherwise known as the little slice of cyberspace that you’re currently visiting, is a finalist for the 2017 Plutus Awards. Specifically, my blog was nominated in the best frugality blog category. Whaaaaaaat? I know. That was my exact thought when I first found out as well. Actually, I … [Read more…]
All good things must come to an end, right? My streak of months where I kick all sorts of butt with my goals has come to a halt. A screeching, crashing, fiery halt. Even after a mid-month check in, I couldn’t put the wheels back on. The Blog – PASS-ish Reply to all comments – … [Read more…]