Winter is barreling down the tracks as we speak! Since it always promises to be a cold winter here in the Midwest, I thought I would share some tips and tricks to stay warm this winter and not have to crank up that thermostat! Saving money is more important than ever now so if you can find ways to keep the bills low, you can save even more money! Before you start these tips though, you and your family need…
Every year, more and more trash is accumulated in our landfills due to our wasteful habits. Many people will only use something once and throw it away. Many people still do not recycle their packaging despite the increasing availability of recycling centers. And many people would rather throw away their old things rather than take them to a thrift store or consignment shop. However, being a believer in the frugal lifestyle and a student of the zero-waste lifestyle, I cannot do…
This is a fairly simple question. The answer is much more complicated. Is it better to learn to live within your means? The answer should be yes for many reasons. Many people struggle with this though. We think we are entitled to things. We think we deserve certain things because we work hard. We think we should have a fancy house, a new car, expensive vacations every year (sometimes multiple times a year), name brand clothes, the newest gadgets, expensive cell phone…
This last week has been busy! Again. Surprised, aren’t you? I promise the winter updates will not be nearly as exciting as these summer ones. The weather is nice, hot, humid, and we are just trying to get everything done outside that we can. Except… We ended up doing an impromptu remodel on our downstairs bathroom. You know, toilets leak once in a while. A new ring, some chalk, and new vinyl flooring will make it better. The walls need to…
Are you tired of pinching pennies? Are you tired of beans and rice? Are you tired of wondering when the debt will be paid off? Are you tired of being frugal? Frugal burnout is a real thing, folks! Constantly watching your pennies and wondering when you can afford what you really need or want just gets to you after a while. I know, for me, that I just get tired of it all. I get tired of checking my bank…
Saving money is always important. For most people, it is a part of every decision they make. With the economy in a precarious position, we all need to work on saving more money! Practicing good money-saving habits now will help you in the future when the money might be tighter than ever. The tips below will help you save more money and might even give you more ideas on how to save money in other areas of your life. With that said,…