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 […]
7 Ways to Talk about Money in Marriage (without fighting)
We’ve all heard statistics pinpointing money problems as one of the major reasons marriages end in divorce. In fact, you probably have some anecdotal evidence showing that financial stress and fights about money ruin relationships. I don’t know about you, but I value my marriage more than any amount of money. I imagine that’s the case with […]
August 2016 Budget Report
Did you notice that the title of my monthly report is now “Budget Report” instead of “Debt Repayment Progress Report.” I’m pretty excited about that. If nothing else, it’s a shorter title! Even with our debt paid off, I’ll still be sharing with you all our monthly earning and spending. It really does keep me accountable. I […]
6 Fun Ways to Lower Your Grocery Budget
Mary Poppins spoke the truth when she said, “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun…. and snap! The job’s a game!” I love games and I’m always up for a challenge. Though my husband and I never fight, we can be very competitive when it comes […]
Frugal Feats, Flops, and Funnies– Tires, Cereal, & Birthday Hacks
Every day this week has felt like Friday to me. I’m glad Friday is finally here so I can finally know what day it is! I’m really enjoying thinking back on the week to discover some frugal gems that would otherwise be lost in the busy-ness of everyday life. I would love to hear about […]
Are You Doing the Financial Potty Dance
My three older kids were all potty trained right around their second birthday. It’s actually pretty wonderful (and it saves money too)! Once they get the hang of doing their business when they need to, they start to get a little lazy. Or maybe they are just over-confident. Either way, they don’t want their business […]
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