Here are my best money saving tips for families and anyone trying to live a rich life on a budget.
This post is sponsored by CozyPhones but all opinions expressed are completely mine. I have LOVED getting out to enjoy this amazing fall weather lately! Fall in the south is just incredible – cool at night and still over 70 during the day. It has even been chilly enough in the mornings that I’ve needed…
One of the best beauty bargains out there is the Aveda Institute. Learn what to expect from a visit there, including the Aveda haircut price and the time involved. I can’t believe it has taken me this long to write about the Aveda Institute! It is seriously one of the best frugal beauty deals out…
A Birchbox review to help you decide if this monthly beauty subscription is right for you. A few weeks ago I saw an offer on Swagbucks (this is my referral link) for Birchbox, a monthly beauty box subscription. My first box would be free after Swagbucks, so I decided to take a leap and try…
There is tremendous pressure in our culture to live beyond one’s means. Overspending on everything from phones to homes seems to be the norm. Those of us dedicated to living within a budget and not succumbing to societal pressure to overspend definitely need some cheerleaders! So I’ve decided to share inspiring stories of folks who have…
If you frequent any frugal living blogs or websites you have likely come across the terms “no spend” or “spending freeze”. Lots of folks out there advocate for taking a set period of time, usually a month, and attempting to spend money only on what is needed to survive – food, gas, bills, etc. There are of course…
My overarching goal for 2016 is to make this year my most intentional yet. As I shared in my post from early January, to me living intentionally means that my words, actions and finances are consistent with my ideals. I have been feeling like I owed y’all an update on my efforts… the thing I love most about…
If you have a kid in grades K-6 and have an interest in visiting a Six Flags park next summer, check out Six Flags Read to Succeed Program! It is available to teachers and schools (including homeschoolers) at no cost and rewards kids for reading 6 hours with a free Six Flags park ticket. Pass the…
An easy recipe for homemade potpourri that would make a great DIY gift for the holidays! I made some homemade potpourri for the stovetop this week and wanted to share this simple and affordable DIY gift idea with y’all. I heated the above ingredients in some water on my stove and the house smelled like…
I used to consider rotisserie chickens an overpriced convenience food. However, I’ve learned that pound-for-pound they aren’t actually much more expensive than buying uncooked chicken. This is especially true if you have access to the famous $5.00 Costco rotisserie birds. Plus there is the amazing smell that fills your car on the drive home… just thinking…
Since I left my job as a teacher about a year and half ago to stay at home with my little one I’ve been trying to get our budget under control. Since we are living off of one income for the time being (thank you amazing husband) we don’t have much wiggle room, but I…