Today, we’re joined by guest blogger Carol Robson of Tiny House Plans. Carol offers her passion-infused expertise in living simply and enjoying a frugal lifestyle. I absolutely applaud her message that family vacations don’t have to cost thousands; it’s more about investing time with your family. Enjoy these tips today from Carol! Image Credit: Evil […]
Not everyone has the time to set up an elaborate coupon clipping system with a categorized binder. Not everyone can make four stops in one shopping trip to snag all the best deals. Does that mean it’s impossible to use any coupons and save money on groceries? No, it’s not impossible. I threw myself full […]
Don’t you love the nerve of bloggers these days? Promising you a steady flow of money if you just slouch in front of your laptop and stare as you sip scorched coffee for a few hours every day? Well, I’ve been at this for a while, and I’m here to tell you that it’s not […]
I turned 29 this week. The biggest lesson I’ve learned about saving money is that it’s a discipline of the mind, not a discipline of the wallet. Where your attitude about debt, giving, stuff, and wealth goes, your account balance will follow. Photo credit: Produce Department via photopin (license) For my birthday, I was invited […]
Saving money is awesome. But not every method is right for everyone. Last week, I participated in my second consignment sale. Now that I am a few sales in, I realize how many hours I wasted trying to figure things out at the beginning. It’s just part of the learning process, but hopefully I can […]
Over the last year, I’ve searched for personal finance blogs that were really making a difference. Words that come to mind are: practical, inspirational, authentic community. They are now my favorite genre to read. The communities they’ve built are enthusiastic and always encouraging one another. So here are 12 blogs I’ve followed over the last […]
Ever feel stuck? Perhaps you feel like you will never pay off that debt looming over your head. I put together a quick list of ways we were able to save money while chasing our three biggest savings goals: debt payoff, emergency fund and a down payment on a house. Here are 15 that worked […]
Grocery Strike – Refusing to buy new groceries for an allotted period of time, thereby committing to use up what is on hand. Last week, I swung open the fridge door, saw half a carton of eggs, some milk, condiments, and a few containers with leftovers. It had been WELL over a week since I […]
I’ve never sold baby items at a consignment sale. That is about to change. Our city has a semi-annual consignment sale every spring and fall. This year, I’m signed up as a vendor. ::gulp:: So, I want to document what I learn so that you can learn with me. My frugal-mom friend, Carla, has been […]
