I read a lot of money related posts each day and most of them are aimed at people who have money and just need to use it a little more wisely. My goal was to reach a different level of people – those who are facing difficult financial times due to any number of factors. That is a spot I’ve found myself in several times in my life and I’m hoping that I can help someone else out with my experiences.
So now that we have learned to control our portion sizes and have quit eating out, we can move on to the next step in our quest to lose weight and save money which is to watch what we drink. Here are some of the things we may be drinking and their downfalls: Read more »
We live in a country where people overeat, don’t exercise and are slowly becoming more and more overweight. A new year brings new resolutions of losing weight, but people set unattainable goals and set themselves up for failure. Instead of resolving to join a gym, exercise 4 times a week and start a low carb diet, how about tweaking some of the things you already do and making them work for you?
Although this is a supposed to be a great time of year, for many people it is anything but. Finances are tight and Christmas is approaching. A time where you are expected to spend a fortune on gifts for others when in reality, you’re struggling just to survive. Take the focus off the expensive gifts and turn it to your families.
This year Thanksgiving may not happen for us due to our finances. I’m grateful, however, that we have family to visit so that we will indeed get a Thanksgiving meal. In years past, this is the simple menu I have prepared and it’s quite inexpensive.
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and if you haven’t seen the sales at the grocery stores, you’re missing out. So many great foods are super cheap, so I’d recommend grabbing a couple extra of each. 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.
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.
Inspired by the article 25 Ways I Save Money by Dawn. Read more »
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