by Hope
Life has really slowed down for us. I am spending 4-6 hours a day working on work or finding work or thinking about work, and then the rest is spent on schooling or sports with the kids. Everyone is really happy with this move. But we’ve also had some excitement…
History Buff with our lone rooster – name Milo after my beloved dog.
Princess and Sea Cadet with our 25 chicks…living in our kitchen!
Yes, we’ve got chickens! 24 pullets and 1 rooster. Our hosts ordered 450 new chicks for the farm and after filling their garage offered to let us care for some. We are all thrilled! We are learning a lot, enjoying playing with them and look forward to the day we can move them outside…three more weeks or so.
The hosts are covering all costs, we are just putting in the time. So it’s a win-win. The kids are literally spending hours playing with them, digging worms for their dessert and reading up on caring for them and their predators we have to be careful of.
And our hosts say that once they start laying eggs in the fall, we can help sell them at our local farmer’s market where they will take them. Fun times all around!
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
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Love baby chicks. What a great learning opportunity!