I agree with you. I couldn’t live without my cleaning lady. LOL It’s all about priority and it is different for everybody. Time and money are two big areas that we have to master. Although I don’t go grocey shopping in multiple stores because where I live it wouldn’t be worth it. I’m always on the look out to reduce my fixed charges so I have more money to spend on me or my business.I shop online, so I can easily compare prices and get the best deal without having to waste time and gas.

The thing I loved about your piece, though, is that I got a real sense of your warrier huntress coming out. I remember fbeing very aware, shortly after my first son was born, that I was being introduced to myself. It’s like that first baby pushes some dormant “fierce” button on the way out and suddenly, as a new mom, you are like a family-protecting superhero ninja mom.

In your case, providing lovely things and experiences for your family is one way this trait is manifested. It makes me happy to see the younger moms really get their mojo on in new ways.

Congrats on the whole thing — your wisdom, this lovely “artpiece” blog, and your creativity.

Blessings, Jennifer Boykin

You certainly have cornered the market on being organized at the grocery store!

I like your message about saving in one area to go all out in another, after all, something has to pay for our massages!

But seriously, this is what I talk about with my clients so often: LIFESTYLE DESIGN! In every income bracket, people have to trade off something for something else they want more. WE decide the lifestyle we want and what that includes. Then we figure out a way to make that happen. You gave a great example of it right here. You love having a housekeeper and a pedicure, so you make that happen. GREAT lesson!

I hope many people “hear” what you are saying. Living an amazing life is about trading off. It is also about deciding what matters to you and going about the business of designing a way to have it.

Hats off to you my friend. Keep up the great work!

Margo