Vehicle maintenance is very important to your vehicle’s health and overall sustainability. The better you take care of your vehicles, the longer they last and the better they run, thus saving you money. With regular care and maintenance, your car can last you several years.
Summer can be a spendy time of the year. Sure, you don’t have the high heating bills that happen in the winter, but your other bills and expenses can take a jump! Whether you are spending more on gas and food or your water bill is going through the roof, you probably need to find ways to cut back and save money.
Food is not exactly cheap anymore and it’s getting harder to find a good deal. Prices have increased on many goods, but there are still some good deals to be found. In your food shopping, you need to think outside the box whenever possible. Dollar stores are a great place to purchase cheaper food, but they may also have smaller quantities. They also carry more processed foods which can be a turn-off for most people. Discount or salvage grocery stores…
I have been in this position. It’s tough—more than tough—it’s soul-crushing. When you think you might have a plan, another bill comes in or another expense happens. Unfortunately, this economy is not improving, and more people are finding themselves unable to pay their bills. Having been deeply in debt and beyond broke, I have some tips and advice to navigate this process to give you hope that you can get back on your feet again, even in this economy. You…
This is some prepper fiction that I have had written in my head for some time. The title comes from a John Lennon song that likes to run through my head this time of year. I like to run various scenarios to see how they would play out. This version is more hopeful than I normally am, but I am not all doom and gloom all the time. I hope you enjoy it! The event happened six months ago. No…
The holidays can be a fun time to give and receive presents. Many people like to fill stockings for their loved ones. That can be challenging, especially if you are filling stockings for adults. I like to fill stockings with food like candy or something interesting that I found at the store. I also like to fill them with practical items as well as something a little kitschy. My adult kids still look forward to this every Christmas, and it…