fine living on a shoestring budget
Everyone deserves a vacation, right? The problem is that not everyone has the time or money to travel far. Throw Covid into the mix and a staycation is the perfect solution. Just because you can’t go far this summer, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy a vacation. These staycation ideas will help you save money on…
Values-based spending is an introspective way to prioritize your spending according to your values. Many people find it freeing to spend money this way, while others find it too hard to figure out what kind of spending aligns with their values.
My very first crafting post on this blog was on DIY painted wine glasses. It was such a fun craft that I was decided to revamp it. This is my favorite budget craft because it’s fun, easy, and makes for an impressive gift. These DIY painted wine glasses are a hit as party favors I made…
Woo hoo! I have some exciting news. My e-book, The Authentic Blog Project, is featured in the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit. What is The Authentic Blog Project? It’s part memoir/ part “how to” book about blogging for profit while being authentic. You know, not super fake on social media. Authentic blogging is a revolution that offers freedom. It’s…
Did you know that May the fourth is Star Wars Day? Get it? May the Fourth be with you! There are so many fun and inexpensive ways to celebrate Star Wars Day. Here are some of my favorite ways that we have celebrate May the Fourth. Oh, and don’t forget about the day after Star…
Finger painting with a baby is fun, except most of the paint ends up in their mouths! Even though all finger paint is non-toxic, I have a hard time feeling comfortable letting my kids stuff their faces with it. This cheap and easy cornstarch finger paint recipe is alright for little tummies to digest. Keep reading…
Happy Earth Day! Here are some of my favorite activities to do on Earth Day that don’t cost a dime! Not only are these free, they are fun for all ages, from preschoolers to adults. I hope you and your family enjoy these free Earth Day activities for all ages as much as I do….
If you haven’t heard of zero-based budgeting, the concept may sound a little terrifying. In fact, it kind of goes against the conventional wisdom of spending less than you make. But as you learn more, you’ll see that this kind of budgeting does carry wisdom and it may just be the budget style you want and need….
Are you ready for spring? I am! I’m getting ready with this fun herb garden and printable herb companion cheat sheet. With so much time at home during social isolation, I’ve been spending a lot of time in my garden. These tips will help you make the perfect herb companion garden too. Related Post: How…
Last Easter season, just a few days before Easter Sunday, there was a knock on our door. When we went to answer the door we found out that we’d been egged! No, not egged with real eggs. The “You’ve Been Egged” Easter Activity is similar to the “You’ve Been Boo-ed” Halloween activity where baskets of…
I love dyeing Easter eggs. It’s a tradition that I won’t mess with. Good Friday is our day to sit down as a family and dye a dozen boiled eggs. The weeks leading up to that, the kids still love to decorate eggs. Since I don’t want to decorate dozens of boiled eggs each week,…
