Okay. Let me just preface this by saying I have never been a “save the environment” person. I was always grateful for people who cared and who did something about it but I have always thought of it as some sort of hippie thing. However,… Read More »How We Are Creating a Zero Waste Home
THE OCKEY MISSION STATEMENT We are first and foremost disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are covenant keepers. Our priorities are to do God’s will, strengthen our marriage, provide for and nurture our children, and seek to serve all the children of God. In… Read More »The Dan and Kay Ockey Family Mission Statement
The feeling of running out of something when you need it, like toothpaste or deodorant is an incredibly annoying, and needed experience. To make life easier, we buy the items below in bulk (or many of the same item) 1 time per year. This way… Read More »The Hygiene Products We Buy in Bulk Once a Year
Let me preface this by saying online spending is not a bad thing. I LOVE SPENDING MONEY. I especially love spending money online. It is quick, easy and there is so much satisfaction when you click the button. Not to mention how it feels when… Read More »One Way We Stay Disciplined in Our Online Spending
What are some things that we used to do that you would like to do again? What did you most enjoy about those things? What things about our life together make you happy? How frequently do you notice those things? What’s something you’d like to… Read More »9 Questions to Ask your Spouse this Weekend to Bond and Improve your Relationship
One of the craziest phenomenons I’ve experienced through coaching married couples financially with my wife is the crazy desire to buy a house AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. It’s like people would rather die than pay rent. “I hate the feeling that I’m just throwing money… Read More »3 Tools You Should Use When Deciding to Buy a House
I haven’t always been an avid reader. In fact, Dan was the one that got me into reading and listening to audio books when we were working custodial jobs in college. So to say that I have read 52 books in one year, is quite… Read More »What I Learned After Reading 52 Books in One Year
To learn more about what Kay learned from reading 52 books in 1 year, click here. Book list is below. Kay’s Book List: (In no particular order) Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T Colin Campbell Educated by Tara Westover Stand a Little Taller… Read More »Dan & Kay’s 2019 Book List
I’ve made the goal to learn French, Spanish, Chinese, and German in my lifetime. Why? I love languages and the opportunities those languages provide. Here’s how I attempt to learn languages: I study the scripture of my church in the language I’m learning. This includes… Read More »How Dan Learns Languages
Where to Eat Geno’s Steaks For an authentic Philly Cheesestake, you have to go Geno’s. You honestly feel like you’re in inner-city Philly, (probably because you are). Across the street there are basketball courts, and a park. It’s fun to see the families and the… Read More »Philadelphia, Pennsylvania