If you know my husband and me, you would see that we are a little on the…how would you say…goofy side. We just celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary on October 20th and although I had huge dreams for our fifth anniversary, our finances really put a damper on it. So, I knew we had to get creative.
If you’re like most women, you probably love to be pampered. One of my favorite treats is to go out and get a pedicure, although now I rarely get the opportunity. The cheapest place I’ve found offers a spa pedicure for $15, but even that is more than I can reasonably dish out. So, I’ve learned to overcome this obstacle and do my own pedicures.
Previously I wrote about 9 Items That I Won’t Buy Generic and I wanted to look at the flip side of the coin and talk about some of my favorite generic items. No name brands here. Read more »
One of the largest chunks of my grocery bill tends to be produce. Although most of us strive to provide our families with nutritious meals, the high price of produce can really make it difficult. One of the easiest ways to cut back on this cost is to know which fruits and vegetables are in season and come up with a variety of side dishes containing them.
Previously, I mentioned that I would rather use a more expensive laundry detergent and cut back on the amount of laundry I do instead of using cheaper detergents or making my own detergent. Sounds great in theory, but just exactly how does a family reduce their dirty laundry? Read more »
When saving money is one of your biggest goals, you have to beware of pitfalls that can cost you more money in the end. It’s not always best to buy something if it’s cheaper, because some cheaper items are much lower quality or just won’t suit your needs.
If you were in a financial crunch and you had the option of working full-time or working part-time, which would you choose? The obvious answer would seem to be working full-time, but that may not always be the best answer.
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