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Christmas has come and gone, and in its wake remains an abundance of leftovers. Like a trail of breadcrumbs in the woods, these leftovers are leading me farther from my diet goals and closer to caloric ruin, bite by glorious bite. Sigh... Alas, I can’t bring myself to throw anything away because, well, my Babci… Continue reading Frugal Food Friday: Revamp Your Holiday Leftovers

In less than a week, we’ll be hosting Christmas day at our house. Excuse me, what?! Where did the holiday season go? I haven’t even watched Elf yet! Visions of sugar plums have yet to dance in my head! My mind is reeling from all of the tiny tasks that are left to get ready… Continue reading Frugal Food Friday: How I Plan to Host Christmas Dinner on a Budget

When you’re laser focused on a specific financial goal, you inevitably begin to look at all other purchases with a critical eye. The big ones. The little ones. Nothing is safe. Not even something as simple as gift wrap. Gift wrap is one of those things that I rarely buy, for a few reasons. First… Continue reading Tuesday Tip: Gift Wrap on the Cheap

If you read my last post about my 2019 New Year’s resolutions, you might remember that one of my aims this coming year is to post quality content on a regular basis. The reasons behind this resolution are twofold. The main reason is that, as a new blogger, I really want to grow my blog… Continue reading New Blog Feature: Summary Saturday

It’s that time of year again! Christmas is almost here, and many people are starting to think about their goals for the new year. I have mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions, myself. I mean, I think they’re wonderful if you actually stick to them. But I, like so many people, have struggled to meet… Continue reading My 2019 New Year’s Resolutions

I love giving gifts. Deeply. But sometimes, the pressure to buy for everybody and their brother at Christmastime can overwhelm me. I’ve read countless magazine articles citing gifting etiquette for every person who performs any kind of service in your life. While I agree with the sentiment wholeheartedly, and thoroughly appreciate the individuals who perform… Continue reading Three things your kid’s teacher actually wants for Christmas

With the Christmas shopping season upon us, there is increasing pressure to buy, buy, buy. The gifts! The outfits! The decorations! The parties! The travel! It’s no wonder so many people go broke around the holidays. But, there’s one solution you may not have considered that could save you serious dough and maybe even a… Continue reading The Merits of Buying Used: 5 Reasons to Buy Used Today