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Joanna

  • Baby Girl Poolside

    Back from the Beach


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    We’re back! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect mini-vacay last week. Baby Girl experienced the ocean and the swimming pool for the first time. And we experienced our first vacation with a little one! There were blowouts and two-hour cry sessions in the car, but we still had…

  • How to Start a Budget

    How to Start a Budget (Part II)


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    For this post we’re getting back to basics. Today’s topic is one that many of you may already understand. While Johnny and I are fortunate enough to be out of debt, we realize debt is a reality for many. And so we’d like to share one of the tools that…

  • Happy birthday, Johnny!

    How We Do Birthdays


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    Today is a big day in the OFB household. It’s a certain somebody’s birthday. I’ll give you three hints who: Johnny. JOHNNY. JOHNNNNYYYYYY!!!!!! Here are a few things you may not know about Johnny: He loves Southern food, especially fried okra and boiled peanuts. I’ve converted him to my Dirty…

  • Impulse Buys

    How We Avoid Impulse Buys


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    Hello, my name is Joanna, and I’m an impulsive buyer. From high school to the day I married Johnny, I was a bit obsessed with clothes. I pored over my favorite brands’ magazines on a daily basis. I’d play this game where I’d pretend I could pick, say, 10 items…