Saving Money
4 Reasons Why You Are Not Good with Money
Do you believe that you are not good with money? Did you learn how to spend and save money at school? Did you ever have a class in high school that talked about debt, interest, investments, and practical money tips? Well, I didn't and most of us aren’t...
Why We Paid Off Our House Early
Get your own Paid Off House A paid off house sounds magical, right? For most of us, it just seems like a pipe dream or maybe not even a dream at all because the thought of a paid-off home seems unimaginable. Maybe you must be a unicorn or have some special...
The Phrase I use to Curb Overspending
Saving money is incredibly satisfying. Don’t we all love getting a great deal? I love when I’m able to get something I want or need for free or cheap, but often I run into those not-so-good deals. You know, when you're going to the grocery store and the grapes...
Quit Overspending at Costco with this Grocery Guide
Have you ever walked into Costco to buy a handful of items and end up with a cart full that cost hundreds of dollars? Most of us can quickly fill our cart with unplanned items like no other. And don't get me started about those samples! We all love 'em, but...
Live Like a College Student
One of the best pieces of financial advice we have been given was from my mom. She told us to live like college students as long as you possibly can. You may be thinking that you made some of the worst financial decisions of your life in college. That’s not what she...
Stop Acting Rich: Debunking the Lies that are Holding Us Back
We are all looking for more. The constant bombardment of what our lives should look like and what we are supposed to own is endless. What we see on television and movies paints a life where people rarely work, they have a huge spotless house, and a romantic...
#DebtDumpChallenge
Have you ever made a goal that seemed almost unreachable? Something so big that it is scary to say out loud because if you say it out loud, you might actually have to do it. Well, I’m about to do that, I’m going to share our big goal… We are going to pay off...
Is Couponing Worth it? Confessions of a Former Extreme Couponer
Have you been considering couponing? Groceries are expensive and coupons can cut down on the expense, but is couponing worth it? Couponing used to be a game to me. I have walked out of a grocery store with bags of groceries and didn’t pay a dime. There was strategy...
4 Surprising Free Resources at the Library
Let me just put this out there…I LOVE the library. If you haven’t been to a library recently, GO! Libraries are not like they were when I was a kid. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed going to the library as a child, but they pretty much only had books, a few movies, and CD’s. Now, libraries are totally upping their game! The resources are amazing and free!
How to Save 40% on Groceries Without Coupons
Can you imagine saving 40% of your monthly grocery bill every month? This isn’t just a one time deal; it is a continual monthly savings source. Now think back to how much you typically spend on groceries in a month, what is 40% of that number? Wouldn’t it be amazing to save that much each month! You could pay down debt, buy something you love, save for a vacation, or whatever.
Intentional Living
Ep. 81: 9 Ways to Help Your Kids Love Reading
Hey friends, welcome to today's show. I am really excited about today's topic. We're going to talk about how to make reading happen more with your kids. This is something I am very passionate about, and I'm really excited to talk about. So I'm going to start off with...
Ep. 80: 7 Ways to Create Time to Read
This year, one of the habits I'm trying to improve upon and track is my reading. I started outlining this episode and then I woke up in the middle of the night with some clarity and I've figured out what I needed to talk about. So it's almost 4:00 AM and here are my...
Ep. 78: Habit Stacking
Hey friend, welcome to today's show. This whole year, we have been going through a lot of information, helping us create change in our lives without using a typical New Year's resolution. In my podcast, episode 75, we talked about why resolutions typically fail. And a...
https://pod.co/rich-living Hey friend, welcome to the Rich Living on Less Podcast. I'm Amberlee Rich. Yes. You heard me, right. I'm Mrs. Rich. If you are wanting to have a more intentional life and improve your finances, you're in the right place. I'll be giving you...
https://pod.co/rich-living Hey friend, welcome to the Rich Living on Less Podcast. I'm Amberlee Rich. Yes. You heard me, right. I'm Mrs. Rich. If you are wanting to have a more intentional life and improve your finances, you're in the right place. I'll be giving you...
Ep. 75: Why New Year’s Resolutions Typically Fail
Hey friends. Thank you so much for tuning into today's show. We are so close to 2022. I know for the majority of the human population, we just view this new year, every new year as just a fresh start. And I think that's such an amazing thing. I think we sometimes put...
MIS-C Symptoms & 3 Things You Need to Know from My Daughters Diagnosis
The Diagnosis: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children I never would have dreamt that my six-year-old daughter's fever and vomiting would land her into a five-day stay at the Boise Children's Hospital during Christmas. At first, I wasn't...
4 Reasons Why You Are Not Good with Money
Do you believe that you are not good with money? Did you learn how to spend and save money at school? Did you ever have a class in high school that talked about debt, interest, investments, and practical money tips? Well, I didn't and most of us aren’t...
Why We Paid Off Our House Early
Get your own Paid Off House A paid off house sounds magical, right? For most of us, it just seems like a pipe dream or maybe not even a dream at all because the thought of a paid-off home seems unimaginable. Maybe you must be a unicorn or have some special...
Collecting Dust: My Journey to Love and Use What I Own
What we own should be loved and enjoyed. How often do we think our stuff is too precious to actually use on a day-to-day basis?
Minimalism
Why We Paid Off Our House Early
Get your own Paid Off House A paid off house sounds magical, right? For most of us, it just seems like a pipe dream or maybe not even a dream at all because the thought of a paid-off home seems unimaginable. Maybe you must be a unicorn or have some special...
Collecting Dust: My Journey to Love and Use What I Own
What we own should be loved and enjoyed. How often do we think our stuff is too precious to actually use on a day-to-day basis?
The Phrase I use to Curb Overspending
Saving money is incredibly satisfying. Don’t we all love getting a great deal? I love when I’m able to get something I want or need for free or cheap, but often I run into those not-so-good deals. You know, when you're going to the grocery store and the grapes...
8 Steps to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home
I’m a huge proponent of minimalism, but decorating a home with less is tricky. If you look in magazines and through Pinterest, most of the homes are full of stuff. Bookshelves are filled with knick-knacks, books, and artwork. So how do you have a put-together...
7 Minimalism Lifestyle Benefits
What we own impacts our wallets, time, energy, and our stress level. Don’t we all want to have the freedom to do more of what makes us feel alive? But most of us aren’t living in that freedom. Amberlee Rich shares how Minimalism impacts every area of our lives.
How I Gained Time & Energy Back as a Busy Mom
Have you ever been at a place in life where you looked around and wondered how did I ever get to this point? I had that realization while I was nursing my son a little over two years ago. My life seemed like a blur, an endless parade of duties. It was like I...
Live Like a College Student
One of the best pieces of financial advice we have been given was from my mom. She told us to live like college students as long as you possibly can. You may be thinking that you made some of the worst financial decisions of your life in college. That’s not what she...
Stop Acting Rich: Debunking the Lies that are Holding Us Back
We are all looking for more. The constant bombardment of what our lives should look like and what we are supposed to own is endless. What we see on television and movies paints a life where people rarely work, they have a huge spotless house, and a romantic...
#DebtDumpChallenge
Have you ever made a goal that seemed almost unreachable? Something so big that it is scary to say out loud because if you say it out loud, you might actually have to do it. Well, I’m about to do that, I’m going to share our big goal… We are going to pay off...
3 Benefits of Downsizing Your Home Even with a Family
We thought we were moving way up when we moved out of our 749 sq. ft. apartment into our 2,500 sq. ft. home on a quarter-acre lot. Our five bedroom home (for just my husband and I) needed a lot of TLC since it was foreclosure. But once we fixed it up enough to...
Motherhood
4 Parenting Tips from Brene Brown that Changed How I Parent
Brene Brown’s audiobook “The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion & Connection” is a true gem. In this post, you’ll see four parenting tips from Brene Brown that will challenge and encourage you to level-up in your own parenting.
Feeling Judged as a Parent?
I’m calling all you perfect parents out there, those with Ph.D.’s and parenting expert titles. If you have children that listen the first time you ask, who eat all the food on their plate, and who never have a tantrum, please do share your insights with us. But...
Stop the Mommy Judgment Cycle
There are so many societal and personal expectations of being mothers that makes us feel like we are never enough. How often do we see #badmom or #momfails? We see the highlight reels of other moms on Facebook and Instagram and we don’t feel like we add up. This fuels the mommy judgment cycle.
How I Gained Time & Energy Back as a Busy Mom
Have you ever been at a place in life where you looked around and wondered how did I ever get to this point? I had that realization while I was nursing my son a little over two years ago. My life seemed like a blur, an endless parade of duties. It was like I...
Is Fear Holding You Back?
I didn’t realize until lately how fearful I truly am. Do you ever feel like you know yourself so well and then something happens and you figure out something new about yourself? Our own perceptions of ourselves are probably skewed. Maybe most people knew I was living...
Transform Your Motherhood Through Prayer Journaling
I struggled with reading my Bible and praying for my kids consistently until I started prayer journaling. The excuses kept piling up in my mind. I was too busy with all the motherhood duties and if I'm honest, I didn't want to wake up early to do it either. I...
Motherhood’s Dirty Little Secret: Postpartum Depression
Survival mode in motherhood is no fun. I lived there for a while and it sucked all of the joy out of me. I was dealing with postpartum depression after the birth of my son and I felt like I could barely get by.
Are You Teachable, Momma?
One of the most important qualities I want to live out and pass on to my kids is being teachable. If you are teachable, you are constantly learning, doing research, being a good listener, and moving forward. Being teachable casts away pride.
A Fresh Perspective on Every Season of Motherhood
I see so many stressed out and crazy busy moms. They live and breathe exhaustion. It seems like so many moms are just waiting for that next season of motherhood.
Parenting
Ep. 81: 9 Ways to Help Your Kids Love Reading
Hey friends, welcome to today's show. I am really excited about today's topic. We're going to talk about how to make reading happen more with your kids. This is something I am very passionate about, and I'm really excited to talk about. So I'm going to start off with...
MIS-C Symptoms & 3 Things You Need to Know from My Daughters Diagnosis
The Diagnosis: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children I never would have dreamt that my six-year-old daughter's fever and vomiting would land her into a five-day stay at the Boise Children's Hospital during Christmas. At first, I wasn't...
4 Reasons Why You Are Not Good with Money
Do you believe that you are not good with money? Did you learn how to spend and save money at school? Did you ever have a class in high school that talked about debt, interest, investments, and practical money tips? Well, I didn't and most of us aren’t...
4 Parenting Tips from Brene Brown that Changed How I Parent
Brene Brown’s audiobook “The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion & Connection” is a true gem. In this post, you’ll see four parenting tips from Brene Brown that will challenge and encourage you to level-up in your own parenting.
Feeling Judged as a Parent?
I’m calling all you perfect parents out there, those with Ph.D.’s and parenting expert titles. If you have children that listen the first time you ask, who eat all the food on their plate, and who never have a tantrum, please do share your insights with us. But...
This Christmas Tradition Turns Your Kids into Santa and Teaches Generosity
Santa is kinda controversial. We all know that most Christmas traditions include Santa, but every parent has to make that decision for their own family. We all want our kids to have a magical Christmas, but should Santa be in the mix? I grew up without having...
Transform Your Motherhood Through Prayer Journaling
I struggled with reading my Bible and praying for my kids consistently until I started prayer journaling. The excuses kept piling up in my mind. I was too busy with all the motherhood duties and if I'm honest, I didn't want to wake up early to do it either. I...
How to Create a Family Conversational Hub
Did you know that according to new research, American families get only 37 minutes of quality time together each day? This statistic is staggering. How can we create intentional routines to get back more quality time with our families?
Create a Family Culture that Loves to Read
There is so much negativity out there on reading. So many adults and kids hate reading. I want my kids to enjoy and love reading. I love the quote by Harry Truman, “Leaders are readers.” This is so true!! Being a continual learner is key to success.
Are You Teachable, Momma?
One of the most important qualities I want to live out and pass on to my kids is being teachable. If you are teachable, you are constantly learning, doing research, being a good listener, and moving forward. Being teachable casts away pride.