Personal finance blogger JD Roth discusses financial strategies, get out of debt tips, and running!

JD started Get Rich Slowly in 2006 to document his personal journey to get out of debt. Then, he shared what he learned about savings and investing. Twelve years later, Roth managed to reach early retirement! JD will help you master your money — and your life. No scams. No gimmicks. Just smart money advice to help you get rich slowly.

Recommended Reading:

• Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Angela Duckworth)
• Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Stephen R. Covey)

Other Financial Blogs:

• Mr. Money Moustache

On this episode, I talk with Beth Ridson from the wonderfully fun blog Shut Up and Run. Beth has inspired me for years and she is who I'd like to be when I grow up! Beth's words are encouraging and she is full of great information for anyone on a new or old running journey or looking to face new challenges in life. Be inspired! Shut up and run!

Links from the show:

Shut Up and Run.net

Beth's Races

I'm Ultra Excited for This

TomTom Spark

Connect with Beth Risdon:

Twitter @shutuprun

Facebook @shut up and run

Instagram @shutuprun

Blog http://www.shutupandrun.net/

Just a quick note to say Thank You! to the most important person who made me the lifelong learner I am today. Without my Dad, I am not sure I would be doing half of what I do now.

Daddy, thank you.

On this episode, I talk with Mike from Maplewoodshop. I recently took a course with Mike to learn how to use hand tools in woodworking and more about this great venture to bring woodworking back to the forefront of lifelong learning. This was a great conversation with Mike and he shared some awesome resources to check out!

Links from the show:

Lost Art Press

Paul Sellers

Building to Teach

Recommended Books:

By Hound & Eye: A Plain & Easy Guide to Designing Furniture with No Further Trouble by Jim Tolpin

The Essential Woodworker by Robert Wearing

Connect with Mike Schloff:

Maplewoodshop

@MaplewoodshopNJ

Facebook

Instagram @Maplewoodshop

On this episode, I talk with Jeff from The Happy Philosopher: A Guide to Freedom and Happiness. We discuss how he came to starting his blog and what the core message is that he wants to share. We talk cars, news, and killing your television!

Links mentioned on the show:

Frugality Matters

Utility, Happiness, & Cost

Kill Your Television!

Why Your Life Never Seems to Change

How to Find Jeff:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

On this episode, I invited Jason from Winning Personal Finance to come on the show and share a little more about his blog, why he started it, and his goals with the site. We also talked about running! Enjoy the show!

Links:

Winning Personal Finance

@WinningPFin

Pay Off Debt or Invest?

On this episode, I share how I came to learn about making homemade kefir as well as how to properly say it and how you can learn to make your own at home. It's super fun and pretty simple, just give it a try!

Links:

What is Kefir?

How to Pronounce Kefir

Milk Kefir Step-by-Step Guide

Kefir Lady

Kefir Grains from Fusion Teas on Amazon

Bandana Gramma on YouTube (Crockpot Yogurt)

Chris joins me for a holiday 2017 update and wrap-up! Find out how our frugal holiday plans turned out and what's ahead for 2018.

Our Christmas Eve Menu:

• Penne Vodka
• Jeanne's Gluten Free Dinner Roll's

Our Christmas Day Menu:

• Butternut Squash with Cranberries
• Italian Roast Beef
• Jeanne's Gluten Free Dinner Roll's
• Steamed Green Beans
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Our New Year's Eve Menu:

• New Year's Eve Party Pack $16
• Sweet n' Sour Meatballs
• Pepperoni and Cheddar Cheese
• Sparkling Grape Juice
• Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows
• Our friends brought hors d'oeuvres, soda, cider, meat platter, pickle dip, and cookies

Leave a comment below and let us know how your holidays went. We'd love to know what you cooked for family and friends!

Liz Cook, my friend, photographer and essential oil enthusiast shares insight about adding essential oils to your life.

Notes from the show:

What are Essential Oils

Purchase a Starter Kit from Liz

Curious about oils? Join the FB Group for more info and tons of resources/inspiration!

Kate's 2 Ingredient Natural and Inexpensive Home Cleaner

Contact Liz:

www.liz-cook.com

[email protected]

Find Liz in the This Mama Oils FB group

On this episode, I share my experience learning to crochet, some of the basic terms of crocheting and how to get started. There is information on types of yarn, hooks, and all of the various projects you can make once you learn how to crochet.

Links from the show:

The Crochet Crowd

Fiber Flux

Yarnspirations

BHooked Crochet

Melanie Ham

My favorite yarns:

• Caron Simply Soft
• Bernat Baby
• Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

My favorite crochet hook size: H or J

My favorite crochet hooks: Boye Ergonomic Crochet Hooks

Don't be discouraged, it takes time to learn, but once you start to master the basics it gets even more exciting as you challenge yourself with new projects, various yarn types, or unique patterns!

Share in the comments if you crochet, or knit, and what some of your favorite projects are to create!