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 [...]
Our rarity: This. It’s fun, for me, and we do it once a year. (And it’s free. Bonus!) Our reality: Four children eight and under, a busy schedule, and a tight budget. That’s us, and those are the makings of some frugal, creative date nights at home! The truth? We generally prefer it that [...]
