Making Small Steps Toward Big Savings
March is almost here, and it’s time to start looking at your March budget and get it set up. As you’re getting your budget and financial goals for the month ahead, don’t forget about these categories. Tax Prep Taxes in the US are due next month. If you’re savvy, you can do them yourselves. … [Read More]
With a new month around the corner, it’s time for me to start thinking about what we’re going to be eating throughout the next month. I switched to monthly meal planning a few years ago, and it’s been simply ah-maz-ing! I sit down once a month, look at the month ahead, and plan our meals… [Read More]
Every year when we plan our garden, tomatoes top the list of items we’re going to grow. They’re so versatile. Hubs and I enjoy them fresh on sandwiches and salads, but the bulk of what we grow gets canned for use throughout the rest of the year until we’re able to grow more the following… [Read More]
One way we’ve reduced our expenses in the last few years has been to reduce how often we eat out. A few years ago, we used to eat out every weekend. Now, we eat out once every few months. It has helped our budget immensely, but there are a few meals we get a craving… [Read More]
If you’ve seen any of my recent posts on Instagram, you’ll know that we had the flu run through our house recently. In general, I like to keep my cupboard full with frugal pantry staples. It doesn’t always happen, but it’s appreciated, especially in instances like this. Not only does it keep the grocery costs… [Read More]
Potato soup is one of our favorite fall back recipes. It’s frugal, it’s fast, and it’s filling. Three qualities that are somewhat hard to come by in our house. This potato soup recipe is by far one of the best recipes I’ve come across. We’ve made it for the last seven years, have tweaked it… [Read More]
Each month I chronicle our progress on our debt free journey. This is how we did for January 2018. January 2018 Debt Update In January, we paid $1,089.87 on debt. Credit Card: $389.87 Student Loans: $180 Mortgage: $500 I knew going into January we wouldn’t be paying a lot on debt for the month. I found out… [Read More]
With February right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at your February Budget and get it set up. As you’re getting your budget and financial goals for February set up, don’t forget about these categories. Spring Sports February is the time our region’s AYSO starts creating the teams for the spring. I… [Read More]
February’s meal plan was based around one thing… trying to get my freezer and pantry cleaned out. Throughout December and January, I’ve planned out the meals and bought the food. As the last few weeks have passed, my pantry got fuller and fuller, and not all of the meals that I planned for were made…. [Read More]
When it comes to paying off debt, the first question most people what answered is which method is better at paying off their debts. Is it debt snowball? Or is it debt avalanche? Which method will be better for you during your debt free journey? The answer may surprise you! Debt Snowball The term debt… [Read More]
