The first two chapters of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine, which will be released January 10, aren’t about working a budget or clipping coupons. At first glance they aren’t even about saving money. {gasp} Chapter 1: goal setting. Chapter 2: cutting life’s chaos and clutter. Really? This is a book that’s going [...]
Living frugally even when you don’t have to. Would you? Do you? Squeaky tight funds or no, we all have choices to make with our money. Even though our children are right on the “free and reduced school lunch” qualification borderline, it’s because of our thrifty ways that there really is money to spare. We [...]
You know we have one tv, right? And one channel? Uh-huh. When I tell people that, I’m almost always met with “My husband loves his sports and could never survive without cable.” Well, my husband loves his sports, too. So much so that he’s a high school football, junior high basketball, and high school track [...]
Give every dollar a job. Tell your money where to go and what to do. Budgeting is king. I don’t disagree. In fact, a well thought-out and implemented budget is often key to digging out of debt and securing your financial situation. But here’s the thing: the mechanics of a detailed budget are worthless without [...]
Our stroller is ugly. It’s faded, worn, and stained. There are scratches in the plastic and a few small tears in the fabric. It’s endured 8 years of soggy little o’s, spilled drinks, and extra toddler riders perched on top. You know what else? It’s functional. It’s safe, and apparently it’s rather comfy. It gets [...]
