Ever since we finished paying off our massive debt, we’ve been eagerly looking at houses. Even though we aren’t really in a buying position right now, we’re getting a feel for the market (and getting excited about homes that will inevitably be sold by the time we’re in a position to make any offers). We actually […]
September 2016 Budget Report
For exactly three years now, we have shared the details of our family’s budget with the world. Making personal finance public has kept us motivated and accountable for reaching our financial goals. Even though we’re debt-free now, we plan to continue sharing our family’s real budget as we work toward other financial goals. If you’re […]
Frugal Feats, Flops, and Funnies– Travel Edition
It’s time for our weekly story time where we share the highlights (and low-lights) of our frugal adventures. Saving money really can be an adventure, can’t it?! Whether you’re just starting to trim your expenses or you’re thrifty through and through, you’ll have some wins, some fails, and some funny times in between. I had […]
Is home canning worth it?
Is home canning worth it? The answer is emphatically and absolutely “YES!” Or “NO!” Or “It depends.” Preserving your harvest can be rewarding but it’s also lots of work! Between growing or acquiring the produce, gathering and preparing the equipment, canning your produce, and cleaning up the mess afterwards, you definitely rack up hours in […]
How we traveled internationally for free
Today I have a guest post from a couple who is working to pay off over half a million dollars of student loan debt. Amber from RedTwoGreen.com is sharing how she and her husband were able to travel internationally for free when they were newlyweds! The hardest part about buckling down and tackling our $590k of […]
Frugal Feats, Flops, and Funnies– Cheesy Chicken Bread Edition
Frugal Feats of the Week Cheesy Chicken Bread I had a kitchen experiment that went really well this week. We were having leftovers for dinner to make use of what was in the fridge, but I decided to make some soft French bread to go along with it because, well, it’s really yummy. I made […]
Why I switched from Mad Mimi to ConvertKit for Email Marketing
About six months ago I made the switch from MadMimi to ConvertKit. Since I share the details and breakdown of my blogging income and expenses, I’ve had lots of people ask why I made the switch. After all, MadMimi is significantly cheaper, and I’m known for blogging on a budget. Hopefully this post will answer […]
How to SAVE when you’re a SPENDER
Have you ever noticed that saving money seems to come easier to some people than others? In some ways, saving money is just like any other skill or talent. It’s a combination of natural ability, learned practices, and well-formed habits. My husband and I, for example, both came from families that valued thrift and frugality. […]
Life is worth living, even with debt
I remember learning about the Great Depression in middle-school. I vividly recall a black and white photo of a man ready to jump off of a building because he “lost everything” in the stock market crash of 1929. It blew my mind and broke my heart to think of the family he left behind. His wife became a […]
Frugal Feats, Flops, & Funnies: Take a hike!
A frugal life doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, sometimes being frugal means you choose the more adventurous road. Each week I like to reflect on some our frugal successes, failures, and times that make us laugh. I love hearing your experiences too! Today’s post represents two weeks worth of frugal excitement since we missed […]
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