Meal planning is definitely a great tool for cutting expenses. But just planning your meals is not enough — you have to do it wisely. It’s possible to meal plan and still spend MORE money than before (don’t ask me how I know). This month on Fridays we’re going to explore how to do meal […]
Sometimes getting organized can seem like an impossible goal. We look at all the areas of our life that need help, and we feel overwhelmed by the amount of work that needs to be done. You know what they say, though — we can only eat that elephant one bite at a time. Today I’d
Usually the saying is that it’s the first thing of whatever you’re attempting to do that is the hardest. The first step is the hardest, or the first million dollars (tell me about it), or even your first love. Well, I’m here to say that when you’re doing a no spend month, the first week
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We would all like to increase our income as time goes on, wouldn’t we? But sometimes that doesn’t happen; in fact, sometimes the process goes in reverse, and we actually need to start living with LESS. It might be a job loss or change, or recent medical procedures that must be paid for, or some
As the Christmas season approaches, and I begin to make my lists and check them twice, I am reminded anew of a truth universally acknowledged: kids get more expensive as they get older. The family finances thus look a lot different when there are teens in the house than when all the children are small.
Overview: The first step to breaking out of the debt cycle is to know WHY it’s happening. Here are 6 possible reasons. You can change your habits today! I am NOT a debt success story — YET. Don’t you sometimes get discouraged reading all the stories of people who paid off a gazillion dollars in
Everyone needs a treat once in awhile. But these days, while we’re all trying to eat healthy, treats can make you feel guilty. Am I right? We’re eating this really yummy goodie and all the while thinking, “I shouldn’t be eating this.” Sigh. It makes it hard to enjoy stuff, ya know? Well, I’ve got
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Deep breaths, y’all. It’s gonna be okay. If you are reading this, chances are you’re coping with anxiety about your finances and are looking for some relief from those emotions. Well, I’m definitely one who has been there! I probably have more panic attacks about money than about any other subject. Since I am the
It is a big fad to be gluten free these days. And I will freely confess that I have gone right along with it! Someday I will write a post detailing why I’ve done so; for now, suffice it to say that I had seen auto-immune problems in family members and decided that gluten free
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Overview: Reduce your electric bill with these simple ideas. Some might surprise you! It’s summer, and it’s HOT! And that means the electric bill can skyrocket as we try to stay cool. Even though I actually happen to be one of those people that prefer to be hot more than cold, I’m still just as
