fine living on a shoestring budget
Holiday travel doesn’t have to be crazy expensive. If you plan ahead and follow a few simple tricks, you’ll find that holiday travel costs about the same, if not less, than traveling during other times of the year. The reason traveling during the holidays is so expensive is simple: supply and demand. Since most people…
Looking for a way to entertain the kids on a budget in SWFL? Look no further! As a Naples resident I have the insider scoop on all the free things to do with kids in Naples, FL. Naples has so much to offer kids When we first moved to Naples, I was worried that there…
Move over Taco Tuesday, dinner theme nights are creeping in on other days of the week. Save your sanity with this meal planning hack that uses themed dinners to create consistency in your meal planning schedule without having the same meal each week. Before having kids, I had no idea why people needed to plan…
Did you know that even the wealthy should play by a set of money rules? It’s true, it doesn’t matter if you have millions of dollars in the bank or if you only have enough to cover rent, these money rules to live by can help you manage your money better and make your money…
Looking for the best restaurants in Naples, FL? You’re going to want to eat where the locals eat in Naples. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Paradise Coast or you’re a local who has no clue where to eat, we’ve got you covered with this list of local Naples restaurants that are perfect for…
Looking for free and cheap ways to entertain the kids this summer? Check out this list of free & almost free summer movies in Southwest Florida. The free summer movie schedule is just one of many free ways to entertain kids! Stay tuned for a more detailed post about ways to entertain kids for free…
Saving for the future while living for today isn’t an easy task to balance. One of the most common excuses for not having money in savings is that living for today is more important. Life is short, you could die tomorrow with a ton of money in the bank. Conversely, you could spend too much…
Can’t buy me love. You’ve heard the phrase, hummed the Beatles song, and maybe even seen the classic 1980’s movie starring McDreamy. We all know that love can’t be bought, but as parents we sometimes can’t help but show our love by buying our kids things they want. It’s not wrong, but there are plenty…
It’s been a little over a year since we paid off nearly $150,000 worth of student loan debt, and I have a few thoughts on life after debt. It took us less than 7 years to pay off that debt, and those 7 years were definitely a challenge. Over the last year we’ve enjoyed the…
It’s time for a no dining out update! It’s been 2 months since we gave up dining out in 2018. In case you missed it, in an effort to save an additional $10,000 this year, we decided to give up dining out, take out, and take-out coffee. Get all the details in this post. A…
