Kelly Kamp

Recently I hosted the most amazing summer camp ever. For one camper… my brother, Kyle. He came for the weekend as I jammed as much funness into two days as I could possibly think of. We played games, went to nerdy stores, played miniature golf, ate special foods, had a silly string fight, went to…

Money, Money, Money

Money. Dollars. Savings. Retirement. Spending. Investments. They’ve been on my mind a lot lately. Tonight is the last session of my financial class. Over the past several months, I’ve been challenged about my views on money and have learned how to be a better steward through this class. I’ve had budgeting homework every week. I’ve…

Carpet and Clutter

We’re scheduled to get new carpet this week. It’s overdue. Years of lovely roommates tromping in and out of our humble abode has left the carpet worn, stained and puny. Part of me is so excited. I remember when my parents got new carpet. It was so plush I felt like I was walking on…

Two Right Feet

I had a long day on Wednesday. With a long day at work and a meeting scheduled afterward, I knew I’d be tired. I at least wanted to be able to change my shoes and relax a little bit. Only, in my haste, I grabbed two different styles of shoes. And both right feet. I…

Roommates and Keurigs

My new roommate moved in last week and brought a friend: her Keurig.   I did a happy dance right there in the kitchen. I am thankful for my new roommate, Betsy, and her Keurig, her vacuum cleaner, and her television (all of which moved out when my previous roommate left.) But more than that…

Multitasking and God

I’m still thinking about the quote, “You can multitask things, but you can’t multitask people.” Not only am I guilty of multitasking people, I’m guilty of trying to multitask God. I have to sit to do my devotionals, or read my Bible with a pad of Post-Its next to me so I can jot down…

The Poisonwood Bible

I have a 45 minute commute to work. So I enjoy my car time by listening to stories, by getting lost in another world to and from work. I just finished The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. It tells the story of one family’s journey in, with, and through their crucible in Africa in the…

Debt-Free, The Way to Be!

I am officially without debt. How adultish of me! Part of my log flume ride into adulthood has been to attend a financial planning class which discusses debt-reduction, investment, tips and tricks, and the ever present looming, long-term problem: retirement. I always thought I was good with money. And it turns out, I do okay,…

Multitasking People

“You can multitask things. You can’t multitask people.” The speaker repeated that several times at my orientation last week. How often do I try to multitask people? I call out, “I’m listening!” when I’m really throwing laundry in and deciding how full I can make the barrel and still consider my clothes clean after the…