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A picture of us from 2005 (+ yes, you can earn from home!)

Day 12-14: $100 Savings Challenge (WE DID IT!)

A picture of us from 2005 (+ yes, you can earn from home!)

In 2004, I sat on our thrifted couch, six months pregnant, staring at the glowing computer screen.

I had no degree. No real experience.
No impressive resume. No idea what I was doing.

But I did know one thing: I had to figure out a way to earn income from home.

We were on a beans-and-rice budget while my husband, Jesse, was in law school, and I was determined to be home with our baby on the way. I couldn’t afford to waste time or money chasing scams or dead-end ideas.

So I got creative. I used what I did have: a laptop, an internet connection, a burning desire, a whole lot of grit, and lots of time!

And now, more than 20 years later? I’ve helped hundreds of women do the same.

^{(A picture from our little basement apartment when I was working really hard to get my business off the ground and making a lot of mistakes but learning and slowly starting to see progress. Micah, our 3-year-old, saw this picture on my computer screen this week and said, “Dad, you look younger!!”)}

If you’ve ever wished for a way to earn income from home — one that fits your life, your values, and your season — I want to personally invite you to something really special I’m doing this coming Tuesday:

Free Live Workshop: Yes, You Can Earn from Home
How to Start Working From Home Without a Degree, Experience, or a Huge Following
Tuesday, July 29 at 1 PM and 7 PM CT | Join from anywhere
Click here to save your free seat now

In just 60 minutes, I’ll walk you through the three most practical, realistic paths to earning income from home. Whether you want something flexible on the side or hope to replace a full-time paycheck, this is for you!

The truth about working from home (and what most people get wrong)
The 3 best ways to earn from home and how to choose one that fits your life
Why you don’t need a degree, impressive resume, or large social media following to succeed
Real-life stories from women who started small and saw big results
The biggest mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them

This isn’t fluff. It’s step-by-step guidance + real encouragement to help you take your very first step — without the overwhelm.

Grab your free spot here — before it fills up!

I’ll also introduce a brand-new program I created for women who want deeper support. I’ve also saved time at the end for a live Q&A so I can personally answer your questions.

If you’ve felt stuck, unsure, or like you missed your chance, I want you to know that it’s not too late.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start. And this workshop could be that first small step that leads to something really big.

Note: Even if you can’t attend live, go ahead and register! I’ll make sure you get the replay afterwards! https://moneysavingmom.lpages.co/free-workshop/

Day 12-14: $100 Savings Challenge (WE DID IT!)

It’s Day 12-14 of the $100 Savings Challenge and I’m going to combine all the weekend challenges in one post for you to finish out the challenge!

Thanks for joining me the past two weeks for this challenge; it’s been so fun! And this is your last chance to enter to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards I’m giving away! (See below.)

(You’ll get this savings tracker when you sign up!)

If you haven’t signed up for the $100 Savings Challenge, be sure follow the directions to sign up (there are prizes!!):

How To Participate in the $100 Savings Challenge

Go sign up for the $100 Savings Challenge to get your free 14-day plan.
Every week day of the challenge, I’ll be posting on Instagram, Facebook, and here on the blog as I work through the challenge myself.
I will invite you to do the daily challenges with me and to share your successes! Every day that you complete the challenge and submit it, you’ll be entered to win one of 5 $100 Amazon gift cards we’re giving away randomly at the end.
You can participate every day or just some of the days — whatever works for you! But every day that you participate and fill out the simple form, you are entered to win!

Day 12-14 Challenge:

You can do one or all of these challenges — you choose!

Borrow Instead of Buy: Need something? Ask a neighbor or friend instead of purchasing. Or ask your local Buy Nothing group first. Every item you don’t buy = money saved. (Save: $5–$20+)

Cash in Loose Change: Grab your change jar and take it to a Coinstar or bank. You might be surprised — some people find $20+ in loose coins. (Found money: $5–$20)

Sell 1 Item: Snap a quick photo and list it on FB Marketplace or your local Buy/Sell group. (Goal: $10–$20)

All totaled, we are at $100.50 found/saved so far with the challenge. Woohoo!! I didn’t know if I’d make it to $100, but I did!

How much have you saved/found so far as part of the challenge?

Enter to Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card (we’re giving 5 away!)

Go sign up for the challenge here! And just for fun — and to motivate you to join us for the challenge — if you do today’s challenge and fill out the form linked here, you will be entered to win one of 5 $100 Amazon gift cards I’m giving away at the end of the challenge!

Note: We may possibly share a few of the best entries over the course of the challenge, so by submitting the form, you are giving us permission to possibly post your entry. If you’d rather we don’t post it, please note that on your entry.

Did you participate today? I’d love to hear how today went for you!