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Instagram post 2191948688419201214_6369173406 November 2013 was when we finished paying off $266,329.01 of debt.  This included credit cards, car loans, and our former condo mortgage.  This included hard work (50-100 hour work-weeks), sacrifice (saying “no” to lots of purchases), selling LOTS of stuff, and the grit to keep going when the going got tough.⁣⁣
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Every November we will celebrate with our niños and remember all that my husband and I did to achieve this goal.  Our debt-free journey not only changed our financial trajectory, but it changed our perspective on time, and money.⁣⁣
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I learned that in order for a situation to change, I must be the one to change first. ⁣⁣This decision to become debt-free radically changed our lives in ways I never could have imagined! If you are thinking about becoming debt-free, the best time to start is now! 
We are so thankful for @daveramsey books and method for paying off debt! It’s on our bucket list to go to Nashville one day and do our “debt-free” scream in person (we did it on his radio show 6 years ago), once we pay off our current home mortgage! 
Where are you on your debt-free journey? 📷: @jacquiejohnsonphoto  #debtfreecollective #debtfreecommunity #daveramsey
Instagram post 2191204934687138929_6369173406 Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and a place for expensive gifts, but the holidays doesn’t need to be one of them.  I have found that the most meaningful gifts have been things that were given from the heart, and showed how well someone knows me.⁣
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This is the first year we are doing a “giving” advent with the niños for the month of December, and there are many things you can do for others that don’t require alot of money, but still show that you care! Some examples:⁣
*A hand-written card to a friend or family member with all the reasons why you are grateful for that person.⁣
*A gift card for a cup of coffee.⁣
*A $5 @target gift card (I love going treasure hunting in that bargain section).⁣
*A small basket or resusable grocery bag filled with someone’s favorite grocery store items⁣
*A small basket or resusable grocery bag filled with fun toiletries: nail polish, chapstick, hand lotion, etc.⁣
*A video for someone where you interview friends and relatives about that person.⁣
*A small photo album⁣
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There are so many different fun ideas out there!  I have also realized that while it’s fun to bless complete strangers, sometimes I overlook the people that are already in my life.  This “giving” advent that I’m doing with my kids, we are focusing more on people that are already in our lives, with a handful of days where we are doing kind things for strangers.  Other fun ideas for a giving advent:⁣
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*Beach clean-up day⁣
*Park clean-up day⁣
*Return extra grocery carts at the store⁣
*Make baked goods for a local hospital, fire department, or police department⁣
*Volunteer time at a local soup kitchen⁣
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Do you have any ideas to add to this list? Also, Happy Giving Tuesday!! If you haven’t seen my last post, take a look for a chance to win $50! #debtfreecollective #debtfreecommunity
Instagram post 2190223909446232281_6369173406 GIVEAWAY CLOSED!! Congrats to @enid_b !!!!!!
GIVEAWAY ALERT!!⁣
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The holidays are a fun excuse to give stuff away!  For the month of December, I’ll be giving away something different each week! ⁣
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This week I’m giving away $50 to spend however you want! ⁣
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To enter to win:⁣
1. Make sure you are following me: @casamochi⁣
2. Tag a friend in the comments⁣
3. Tell me how you would spend the $50⁣
4. For extra entries: ⁣
*Each friend you tag in a separate comment is an extra entry⁣
*Share this post in your stories for 5 extra entries⁣ & tag me
*Share this post on your Instagram page for an extra 10 entries⁣ & tag me
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That’s it! This giveaway will run until midnight EST on Friday 12/6! Winner will be announced here and on my stories on Saturday, 12/7! Good luck and Happy 2nd day of December!!
Instagram post 2188120912213979083_6369173406 We budgeted to buy Christmas presents and clothes for the niños and myself during this time of year when the sales are happening. Here are some of my favorite sales going on this time of year: ⁣
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*Although it’s not on sale, if you want to order one of these beautiful family acrylic wall calendars in time for Christmas, it needs to be ordered by 12/9! DM me for a link, or follow me on the @liketoknow.it app ⁣
@Express: 50% off everything⁣
@OldNavy: 50% off everything⁣
@Gap: 50% off everything⁣
H & M: 30% off everything⁣
@letterfolk: 25% off sitewide⁣
@marriage365: 30% off everything⁣
@jaanuubydrneela: 35% off sitewide⁣
@Stasherbags: 25% off everything ⁣
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If you budgeted for holiday shopping today, What are your favorite sales right now?
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 You can instantly shop all of my looks by following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app http://liketk.it/2HzJs #liketkit #LTKhome #LTKsalealert #LTKfamily @liketoknow.it.home @liketoknow.it.family
Instagram post 2187394274916380362_6369173406 There are so many reasons to be thankful! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day with family and friends!⁣
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I hope you eat lots of pie and have lots of laughs ;) Happy Thanksgiving!
Instagram post 2186508376355921163_6369173406 I love having a few, easy go-to recipes for this time of year!  This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is definitely a family favorite, and it’s now live on the blog (link in my profile)! It’s easy to make, and can be prepped the night before, which makes it perfect for Christmas morning or a potluck or brunch!

This recipe is delicious, indulgent, and my kids look forward to it every Christmas morning! I love it because I spend less time in the kitchen on Christmas morning, and more time with my family!

What is your go-to meal for Christmas morning?

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Hi! I'm Lauren: ER registered nurse, wife, mama to 2 little ones. I'm passionate about design (I designed our entire home remodel), budgets (my husband and I paid off $266k of debt in 33 months), food, and travel. Follow along to get tips, ideas, and inspiration!

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