Come to My Garage Sale!

Come to My Garage Sale!

August 21, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

I am hauling my “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” stuff out to my driveway and watch it go away. I want to feel lighter, less cluttered, and appreciate the important stuff.

A Time for Heroes and Champions

A Time for Heroes and Champions

August 11, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

These are the times when we all become heroes and champions. We really don’t have any other choice.

The Pride Thing

August 6, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

Pride has motivated me, and it has been my worst enemy. But the opposite of pride is not shame, but humility which is far more powerful than pride.

The Food Thing

The Food Thing

August 4, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

I am going to write about one of the successes I have had in battling my economic crisis. An area in which I have truly excelled. And that would be the food thing.

My Do-It-Yourself Loan Modification – Yeah, They Work!

August 4, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment 

To prepare for the tough times ahead, I took a hard look at our financial situation and started to prioritize. My highest priority is to keep the house. So that is where I started – by requesting a loan modification from my lender.