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How I’m Creatively Saving Money as a Teacher Mom (And Making It Feel Fun)
“Saving money doesn’t have to feel boring or restrictive.” That’s my reminder on the fridge right now. I’m Elizabeth KlebART, a homeschooling mom turned teacher, unintentional minimalist, and multi‑passionate creative in Austin, Texas. On my blog, I share my own journey to personal and financial freedom with cozy and creative tips for making and saving money, time, and…
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I Never Wanted to Be a Mother, God Had Other Plans
I Never Wanted to Be a Mother I never actually wanted to be a mother. I always saw myself getting financially stable, getting through my first few years of teaching, and then fostering children. For those of you who know me, in my first year of teaching I got pregnant with my son and became…
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I’ve Been Planning Instead of Creating (Here’s My Reset Plan)
Lately, I haven’t really been creating. And I can feel it, because when I’m not making things, I don’t feel like myself. Instead of creating, I’ve been planning. Researching. Watching other people create. Tweaking branding ideas. Thinking about strategy. Rearranging goals. And somehow… not actually making anything. If you’re a creative, especially a teacher, a…
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How I Stay Productive as a Teacher Mom and Creative
Whether you have an ADHD brain or you are a super busy teacher mom that struggles to get things done, I have some simple strategies that I use that actually help me accomplish things. Now, if I remember to use them, that’s another story! But when I do implement these strategies, I do get more…
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Defeating Overwhelm with Simple Routines
How the FlyLady System Helped Me Automate My Life There was a season of my life when everything felt like too much. The dishes were always there. Laundry never ended. My weekends disappeared into marathon cleaning sessions that left me exhausted instead of refreshed. It wasn’t just my home, it was my nervous system. I…
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How I’m Resetting My Finances in 2026 (And You Can Too!)
It’s 2026, and I’m ready to take control of my finances once and for all. As a busy single mom, teacher, and artist, I’ve struggled with money management in the past, but I’m determined to make this year different. In this blog post, I’m going to share the step-by-step plan I’m using to reset my…