fine living on a shoestring budget
It is custom for many Christians to give up something of luxury during the 6 weeks period of Lent. I’ve noticed that most people tend to give up their favorite food or drinks. It’s pretty common to give up candy and chocolates. There were a few years in high school and college that I gave up French fries…
It’s rough moving away from an area that celebrates Mardi Gras (I grew up outside Mobile, AL- read more here). Since Naples, FL isn’t known for their Mardi Gras festivities, Tom and I do our best to celebrate at home. I have my bead and mask decorations up, and I always celebrate with at least…
Looking to save money, but don’t know where to start? I’ve got a huge secret for you. Better confidence will help you save money. I know it sounds crazy, but I truly believe that confidence and self worth is the secret to saving money. I know plenty of financial experts will tell you that they only…
When you’re a frugal living blogger like me, everyone tends to ask you if certain things are “worth the money”. This exact thing happened to me on my way home from Day 1 of Rise x Ft. Myers with Rachel Hollis. I was chatting with a friend on the phone and telling her about my…
It’s always fun to get free things in the mail. That’s why I love websites that send freebies. Months ago I blogged about all the different word of mouth marketing websites you could use to get freebies. As any good researcher would do, I signed up for all of them myself! Find out which ones…
Cashback apps are a great way to passively earn extra money. Who doesn’t want to passively earn money, especially right after all the Christmas spending? Not only is it easy to use rebate apps, it’s fun to make money just for shopping! I’ve tried almost all the cash back and rebate apps over the years…
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to buy certain items? I know I have! This series of blog posts was created to help you figure out what items are at their cheapest prices each month. Of course, only buy if you are seriously in the market. You can’t save money if you’re…
Choosing the best personal finance books can be a little tricky. The market is flooded with them! Whether you are already a pro at managing money or need some hand holding, these personal finance book suggestions can help you achieve your personal finance goals.
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to buy certain items? I know I have! That’s why this “best time to buy anything” series of blog posts was created. This post is here to help you figure out what items are at their cheapest prices each month, including best produce to buy in…
Getting healthy doesn’t have to be expensive! Try these budget-friendly health tips and stock on up on better-for-you snacks!
