Family Finances

Balancing the numbers

As part of the daily routine mothers become the accountants in most families, they aim to balance the finances of the household. This has become necessary as difficult economic times have continued to increase the cost of living in our society today.

Families should follow some guidelines like

1. Drawing up a budget and following it.
2. Pay attention to purchasing items that are needs and not wants
3. Reduce credit card and online purchases
4. No impulse buying, make detailed lists of purchases and stay with them.

With talks of recessionary periods that may follow it is a good idea to increase savings and reduce spending.

Lets be wise mummy's .....

Dieting

For the busy ladies us aunts, mothers and just girlfriends coming together for that biggest loser challenge makes the journey easy. The start is usually the hardest part of the task. As a part of the task proper planning must take place.

Some tips for the hectic days ahead.

1. Schedule your workouts
2. Become a morning exerciser
3. Track calories
4. Plan and pack lunches
5. Keep healthy breakfast foods at work

Remember the journey may begin with pain and difficulty but it will be worth it in the end

The eating healthy challenge

The healthy plate

I have learnt over time that a healthy plate creates a happy body. When you take charge over , what and how much goes in your body your are rewarded with a great feeling. No more misery , no more stuffed .

Another advantage to portion control is that it helps ,control your calorie intake with little thought. One of my goals this year is to lose those pounds by following portion control and choosing real foods.