Hi, I'm Claire 👋
Mom of two, accidental money nerd, and the person who proofreads grocery receipts for fun.
I wasn't always good with money. In fact, I was terrible. After our second kid arrived, my husband and I realized we were living paycheck to paycheck – even with two decent incomes. We had credit card debt, zero savings, and a vague sense of dread every time we opened our banking app.
So we got mad. We got curious. And we got to work. We budgeted like our future depended on it (because it did). We tried every side hustle from delivery driving to freelance writing. We cut expenses without feeling deprived. Within 18 months, we paid off $28k in debt and built a real emergency fund.
Why EarnGrit?
Most money blogs either shame you for buying coffee or promise get‑rich‑quick fantasies. We do neither. EarnGrit is about real, practical, tested‑at‑home advice for families who want to save more, earn extra, and sleep better at night – without becoming a spreadsheet monk.
A few things you should know
- We only recommend what we've tried – no sponsored fluff, no affiliate‑driven nonsense.
- We're not financial gurus – we're a family who figured things out and wants to help you do the same.
- We reply to every email – if you're stuck, reach out. Seriously.
— Claire, husband, two kids, and one very patient budget —