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Hi there! I've recently been feeling some renewed motivation to save, SAVE, SAVE! And I notice that the more I focus on smaller expenses, the more likely I am to faithfully and enthusiastically pursue our family's larger financial goals. Hence today's listicle: 5 Frugal Things. All credit for this style of post goes to two… Continue reading 5 Frugal Things
Happy Sunday! I know, I know...these posts usually go up on Saturdays (hence the title), but our weekend has been jam-packed with fun family activities and I simply haven’t had time to sit down and finish this post. What can I say? I am trying to prioritize family time, after all. 😉 I choose to… Continue reading Summary Saturday…ahem, Sunday: Peaks and Valleys
Hello there, beginning budgeters! I hope by this time, you’ve had a chance to read parts one, two, three, and four in the beginner budgeting series. If not, what are you waiting for??? The first three posts especially are full of practical tips for creating and implementing your first budget, while the final two tips… Continue reading Beginner Budgeting: Be Flexible
Welcome back to my Beginner Budgeting mini-series! I’m excited to share today’s topic with you. If you’re new, start here, then go here, here, and here. If you’re returning, here’s a reminder of where we are in the series: Know how much money you make. Track your expenses. Assign every penny a destination. Start. Right.… Continue reading Beginner Budgeting: Start Right Now
It’s been cold ‘round here. Monday was -5°F, to be exact. And while it has warmed up considerably over the course of the week, and most of last weekend’s snow and ice has melted away, the clouds and rain that have followed have not done much to lift that perpetual chill. (As I write this,… Continue reading Frugal Food Friday: How to Cook More Meals From Scratch
Welcome back to another installment of my Beginner Budgeting mini-series! If you’re new, start here, then go here, then go here. Be sure to come on back when you’re done! If you’ve been following along for the last few weeks, here’s a reminder of where we are in the series: Know how much money you… Continue reading Beginner Budgeting: Assign Every Penny a Destination
Welcome back! If you’ve been following along with my Beginner Budgeting mini-series, you may be familiar with the 5 practical tips and reminders that I feel are essential when creating your first budget. Know how much money you make. Track your expenses. Assign every penny a destination. Start. Right. Now. Be flexible. Today, we'll dive… Continue reading Beginner Budgeting: Track Your Expenses
For me, few things hold more promise than the dawn of a brand new Saturday. The weekend is stretched out before me like a seemingly endless sea, teeming with all of the things I hope to accomplish before Monday and the many (fingers crossed) relaxing activities that have yet to pass. It’s the perfect time… Continue reading Summary Saturday: New Year, Renewed Determination
Welcome back to another edition of Frugal Food Fridays! I’ve been soldiering through the leftovers in my fridge and freezer since Christmas. It hasn’t always been the most exciting or palate-stimulating experience, but it has certainly saved me from wasting perfectly good food and from having to brave Temptation Station (more commonly known as “the… Continue reading Frugal Food Friday: Shop Your Kitchen Before You Shop the Grocery Store
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