Rising prices and increasing inflation have both contributed to the popularity of frugality. However, maybe you feel like you’ve tried to cut expenses and learn the “ways of the thrifty force” and wound up feeling like it just wasn’t worth the time, trouble, and effort. When it comes to living beneath your means and saving … Read more
Fellow frugalistas, it’s time to quit doing these four things! Whether you’re new to the world of frugality or a seasoned pro, there are some common habits which you should quit. It’s not that these money-saving habits are bad or morally questionable. Most are not. It’s the fact that frugality spans a wide variety of … Read more
At 2:30 yesterday afternoon we had nearly 70 mph straight line winds. They flattened fields of corn, bent billboard supports in half, and snapped power lines. Like a giant, invisible hand, the storm sent an aging power pole up the street from my house to wherever it is that power poles go when they die. Literally minutes … Read more
I am about to get very real with you about a problem that I have (and maybe you have, too.) When I make a mistake, for which I would gladly forgive another individual, I have a really hard time doing the same for myself. I HATE making mistakes. I recently loaded the oven up with … Read more
Last week, I gave you 25 suggestions for reducing stress. Then, I asked my social media readers what they do to reduce stress. Boy did I get a lot of great ideas that I had not mentioned in my original post! So, without further ado, here are twelve more free and easy ways to reduce … Read more
Being stuck inside 24/7 is taking an emotional toll on us all. Sheltering at home may have started with a sense of anticipation of more time to enjoy family, hobbies, reading, catching up on household projects. However, after a few weeks all that time together is beginning to fray nerves. Finding balance will be essential … Read more
Drum roll, please! I have challenged myself to wait 28 days before my next grocery shopping trip. That’s right! I want to test the waters of once-a-month grocery shopping. Over the years, I’ve stretched the amount of time between grocery visits and found that it really does save me money. However, even for me, an … Read more
Two years ago, my world fell apart, as my husband of nearly 30 years was diagnosed with end-stage heart failure. When COVID-19 hit, I was instantly taken back in time, to that moment of disbelief, emotional turmoil, and the recognition that life had been turned upside down and would forever be changed from that moment … Read more
Ever since the 2008 recession, I’ve heard rumblings of another economic downturn, coming soon. While experts pontificate on when and how it will happen, those of us who have lived a life of consistent frugality are preparing in a little different manner. If you are concerned or just want to throw up your hands in … Read more
School’s out for a few weeks and your kids are ready for some fun! Today, let’s talk about how to keep them busy and enjoy some family togetherness without breaking the bank. Day #1: Bake Cookies. Nothing is better for bonding than cooking together. Decorate your baked creations with colored frosting after they cool. … Read more
