by Joy Chalmers | Apr 20, 2022 | Articles, Blog, Financial
As our family grew and our food habits changed for the better, I needed to look for ways to stretch our grocery budget and still eat well. Society taught me that coupons are the solution even though clipping always felt like a lot of work and time for little...
by Joy Chalmers | Dec 7, 2014 | Blog
As the daughter of a World War II vet, Pearl Harbor Day holds a special significance to me. It means a bridge to the past, specifically my father’s past. It means celebrating the courage and valor of the men and women who fought against tyranny. Sadly, it also...
by Joy Chalmers | May 8, 2014 | Blog
Frequently moving as part of military life means a having a constantly rotating social circle. For introverts like me, this can be the most daunting part of Army life. Pack up all of our things and move halfway around the globe? That’s a piece of cake compared to the...
by Joy Chalmers | Feb 2, 2014 | Blog
We’ve been making our own baby food for our 7-month-old from fresh produce and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how easy and inexpensive it is. Even though my dinner routine is cooking while juggling the attention of both an active toddler and a baby who wants to...
by Joy Chalmers | Jan 11, 2014 | Blog
There’s a number that’s been indelibly etched into my brain. I think of it every time I make a decision at a restaurant. It comes to mind when I think, “elevator or stairs?” When I plan my week and try to decide when I’m going to go to the gym, this number always...
