Something interesting happened to me yesterday. I got my utility bill for last month. The fun thing is that it went down!Please let me back up and explain a few things. My whole house is electric. My bill will never be under $200 unless I put in solar panels or not live there for a month. For the last four years, I have been on budget billing which was working out for me.Until October. The utility company decided to raise…
I have been a purging fool the last couple of weeks. And it feels good! However, I have trouble with some of this stuff just going to the thrift shop or Goodwill. The stuff we are getting rid of is really nice stuff.This week’s mission is to sell something you don’t need anymore. We all have books, clothes, crystal dishware, drinking glasses, etc. that are just collecting dust on the shelf or in a closet somewhere. Find one thing you…
In the 13 Ways To Save Money In The New Year post, point #13 was to find someone to be an accountability partner for spending and budget making ideas.Before you can look for an accountability partner, you need to do something first. You need to make a budget.I know, I know. Making a budget is really, really, really hard. I know because I struggle with it too. However, I am determined to make a budget this year, adjust it when necessary,…
Food storage is our number two way to be prepared for almost a crisis or situation that can happen in our lives. (Number one is water and water storage.) Our food storage can see us through lean times, no money times, power outages, and other crises. Simply said, we all need to have food storage. Now let us all be real here. We all have food in our food storage and pantries that are close to the expiration date or…
A new year and new goals! Yes! One of my goals for the year is to live as frugal of a life as possible. What I was really saying is that we are going on a spending fast. We literally will be cutting back expenses and saving money as much as possible. My finances are not where I want them to be and I need to change that. What will I be doing to save money in the new year? …
The end of the year is here which is unbelievable to me. However, time keeps marching on and life goes on! These are the top posts of 2014! This little old blog really grew this year and it is all because of you! Thank you all so very much for reading this posts, sharing with others, and giving me the boost to keep blogging! 1. The Budget Is Getting Tighter! 15 Ways We Are Making Lincoln Scream and You Can…