I have never been someone who loves spending money, which is one of the reasons that life became so difficult for me after I had kids. I found myself springing for expensive items left and right, just because I couldn't think twice about not having all of the latest and greatest gadgets for my little ones. Unfortunately, all of that spending left me in dire straits. I found that I couldn't pay my bills, and it was really frustrating. Fortunately, I learned some key financial principles that really saved the day. Check out this blog for more information about keeping your finances in check.