And just like that the summer is over! School starts in a week. July was a pretty good month for our budget. There weren’t any major surprises. We took a trip to Yellowstone for a week and our gas spending was actually less than June’s (still over $800, though)! That was a pleasant surprise. Since […]
Make Money Renting Your Extra Storage Space
The idea of renting out an extra room on Airbnb isn’t new, but did you know you can do the same thing for storage space? Instead of overnight guests, you host people’s stuff– like household storage, business inventory, or vehicles– in your spare room, garage, shed, attic, or driveway. I’m excited to tell you about […]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m excited to share with you my favorite cookie recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect cookies for any occasion. They’re fancy and delicious enough to bring out for a special treat, yet simple enough for everyday. I always get requests for this recipe when […]
Understanding Sunk Costs– A Life-Changing Secret
As an undergraduate student I took an economics course from an extraordinary professor. He was so good that after I had completed the course, I sometimes went back to sit through his lectures again. That economics course provided more and better decision-making tools than many of my MBA courses on business decision-making. One literally life-changing […]
5 Reasons to Stock Up on School Supplies
Is it just me or does anyone else have a hard time resisting a box of new Crayola crayons for 25 cents this time of year? Or how about a package of markers for just a little bit more. Then there’s glue and scissors and notebooks, oh my! In July, August, and September, the deals […]
How To Cook and Freeze Dry Beans
As an inexpensive source of protein, beans are a dietary staple for a large portion of the world. Beans come in many varieties and are quite versatile. I’ve enjoyed beans in main courses, side dishes, salads, soups, and even desserts! We eat our fair share of beans, but rarely get them from a can. Years […]
5 Smart Financial Moves We Made as First Time Home Buyers
After living in rented spaces for the first decade of our adult lives, my husband and I were eager to buy our first home. Comparing the cost of renting versus the cost of buying a home in the Midwest where my husband Mike attended law school, we decided there was no reason not to buy […]
Our secret to saving money on a long-distance move
When we were planning our move of 1,500 miles across the country to go to law school, I looked into just about every possibility of getting our stuff from point A to point B. We weren’t surprised that a full service moving company was out of our small budget. As frugal DIY-ers, we didn’t mind […]
Cheesy Squash– A Simple and Delicious Zucchini and Yellow Squash Dish
Anyone who has planted zucchini (or is friends with anyone who has) knows that zucchini is prolific. During the summer months we have no shortage of zucchini and yellow squash. Like any good zucchini grower, we have lots of ways to fix this versatile squash. One of our most favorite ways to eat them is in […]
3 Questions to Curb Spending and Reach Your Financial Goals
If you’re working toward a big financial goal, you’re probably not going to accidentally blow a huge chunk of change all at once. When you’re really serious about a goal, it’s easy to say no to the big things that might halt your progress. The price tag often helps. A hefty price tag, makes it […]
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