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Why We Created The Adulting University

Why We Created The Adulting University

We get asked, why we created the Adulting University.  Well, over the years we have learned mostly through the “School of Hard Knocks”.  There were so many things that as we looked backed we thought, wow if only we had known, we would have done that differently. 

Why Adulting University

We were thinking about what our next phase in life should be.  Both of us feel strongly that spending…

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Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs CO, always a unique experience. #GardenOfTheGods #ColoradoSprings #Colorado #FollowingLifesBreezes #Adventure — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2OLNEsy

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Dear Birth Mom . . . Today he is 6

[On my son’s birthday every year I draft a letter to his birth mom .  .  .]

Dear Birth Mom,

Today our son is 6.  I cannot believe how quickly he has grown.  He is definitely no longer my/your baby.  This past year he as accomplished so much, here is just a snap shot of the young man he is becoming.

Accomplishments:

He actually started Kindergarten this year.  While he did Pre-K, I think this…

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Ready to Achieve Your First Million

Ready to Achieve Your First Million

Do you want to be a Millionaire?  Do you want the freedom and peace that money can provide?  We can show you how you can achieve your first million.

If you search the internet for how to become a millionaire, you will get a variety of answers.  Most websites will tell you what not to do.  Such as this google search result:

Not really helpful is it?  

Or maybe you do a google search…

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October 2018 Net Worth Update

October 2018 Net Worth Update

Let’s title the October 2018 Net Worth Update: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!

I was actually quite excited to work on this month’s post to review our October 2018 net worth numbers.  Now, for those of you following the stock market, you know we have seen a bit of volatility [ups and downs].   October did rally back up at the end a bit. Overall the month was down from some previous highs in…

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How YNAB Saved Our Finances and Our Marriage

How YNAB Saved Our Finances and Our Marriage

Yes, you read that title correctly! YNAB truly did save our finances and our marriage. YNAB is short for You Need A Budget, and yes you really do!  I cannot remember the last time that Mr. Breeze and I fought over money.  Today we have transparency on every penny we spend, and no stress about what we are buying, as it allows us to buy what matters to us.

In 2010, after we filed bankruptcy we…

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Rainy Rainy Day! Just get out there and jump! #rainyday #toocute #aidantheadventurer #followinglifesbreezes #prepared #wet #wednesday — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2O5LAeZ

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7 F's to Surviving Cancer

7 F’s to Surviving Cancer

Surviving Cancer

Whether you were just recently diagnosed, are in treatment, or are post treatment, here are 7 F’s to surviving cancer.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Suzanne Bonner, M.S.Ed author of Thriving in God’s Love: Seven Powerful Steps to Heal Body, Soul, and Spirit after Breast Cancer.

In honor of October being breast cancer awareness month, I wanted to share some…

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Somedays you just feel like you are going round and round in circles! #Disneyland #Dumbo #Throwback #FollowingLifesBreezes #Parenting #LetMeOff — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2RKIwaO

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Beat the Morning Blues by Following These Awe-Inspiring Steps to Have a Beautiful Morning

Beat the Morning Blues by Following These Awe-Inspiring Steps to Have a Beautiful Morning

Do you have a beautiful morning everyday?  Or are you like millions of others who:

Wake up and already have a million to-do’s running through your head

Hit the snooze button, until your adrenaline kicks in and you rush to get to your job, appointment, etc.

Are yelling constantly at the kids to hurry up, even though you yourself are running late

Grab that cup of coffee to gulp on the way only…

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Net Worth September 2018

Net Worth September 2018

September 2018 – positive or negative?

In September 2018, we were able to increase our net worth.  Mostly this was due to the increase and record highs we are seeing in the stock market.  

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Here is where we stand as of September 2018:

Assets: $1,528,151.85 –…

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Happy Fursday! Today my sweet baby Angel turns a year old! Happy Birthday Angel! #HappyBirthday #1yearold #FAB3Fashions #FollowingLifesBreezes #Party #GrowingUp #Pets #CatsOfInstagram #Fursday #SiameseCat — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IChUER

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Get and an go on an Adventure! #Adventure #Arizona #Deserts #FollowingLifesBreezes #AidanTheAdventurer #Hiking #Pets #BlueSky #Fit #HealthyLifestyle #FamilyTime — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2P5JCwh

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Hello Fall! Are you a pumpkin spice person? Honestly, I am not a big fan of pumpkin flavor, but I do love the colors in the fall. Yellow, Orange, Red and Green leaves just make me happy. Colorado is a great place to visit at the end of September and early October when the leaves are changing and the evenings are cool. #Fall #Colorado #Pumpkins #Aspentrees #Travel #Leaves #Nature #Beauty #ColoraodoSky — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Rgh4By

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When your Mickey pancakes are bigger than you are! #Hungry #Mickey #Pancakes #AidanTheAdventurer #Throwback #FollowingLifesBreezes #Fall #Breakfast #EyesAreBiggerThanStomach #Friday #Funny #Parenting — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2OjtASp

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Don't mess with my 2 pound bodyguard! #Funny #Fursday #BaoBao #FAB3 #FAB3Fashions #Puppy #PuppyLove #ShihPoo #Security #Bodyguard #FollowingLifesBreezes #DogsOfInstagram #Pets — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2xFY8UY