So you want to make money from home but you don’t feel like you have any skills or qualifications to make it happen? I get it. 100%. I was you. First, I am willing to bet that you actually have plenty of profitable skills that you don’t even realize or know how to capitalize on. […]
Budget Grocery List: $50 a Week for Two Adults
Is it possible for two adults to eat for $50 per week? Maybe you’re in the middle of paying off debt and are looking for ways to cut your food budget. Or maybe you’re saving for vacation and want to lower your expenses for a couple of weeks so that you can save even more. […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Situation in 2019
I love the feeling of a fresh year! It’s a great time to set some goals and make some changes. And I always always set financial goals. The first year of our marriage, our total income was less than $14,000. We were broke. broke. broke. We ate because of food stamps and lived in the […]
How to Save for Retirement Without Noticing
I know most people don’t get excited about saving for retirement and I used to be one of them. But I can’t wait to share what I’m about to share with you! No lies. What if you could save for retirement without noticing? And what if it was completely painless? As in, you hardly noticed […]
How to Make Your Own Soy Candles: Full Tutorial
Soy candles are super simple to make in the microwave! And making your own candles costs a fraction of the retail price. Plus, they make great gifts.
9 Habits of Frugal People
Being frugal and saving money comes down to a lot of little things. Sure it’s important to make wise decisions on the big stuff: house, car, vacation, etc. But don’t underestimate the power of frugal habits. Eating out after work may not seem like a big deal. It can’t matter that much, can it? Well, […]
How We Paid Off $18,832 in 10 Months
Y’all. WE’RE DEBT FREE!!! You’ll find me jumping around the house and celebrating! Even if you’re reading this years later, I’m probably still celebrating! I am completely thrilled and honestly, shocked that we paid off so much money in 10 months! From a family that used to live off of $1500 per month, I can […]
Meal Planning Done for You: $5 Meal Plan Review
You know that I am all about meal planning to save money, save time, and save your sanity (when you’re starving and still have to figure out what there is to eat). I get that not everyone geeks out about planning their meals as much as I do, so I want to give you the […]
18 Sinking Fund Categories You Might Need in Your Budget
Sinking funds are a vital part of our budget! They help keep our monthly budgets pretty much the same even though our spending may vary greatly. For instance, we spend a lot more money in November and December because we’re buying Christmas presents, but my monthly budget doesn’t look any different because I’ve been using […]
The Total Money Makeover Review
You can’t talk about personal finance without mentioning Dave Ramsey, right? He’s got a whole empire dedicated to helping people get out of debt. The Total Money Makeover is his book that walks you through his entire seven-step process (a.k.a. the baby steps). I am a fan of Dave Ramsey and his practical approach to […]