I have vowed not to buy any clothes in 2015 so we can save money and pay off our debt. I planned just to survive with my current wardrobe, but thanks to websites like Trash to Couture and Pinterest, my new crafting obsession is upcycling (or “refashioning”) clothing.
We used to pay $177 each month for service for four cell phones, with Verizon Wireless. After switching to Republic Wireless, we’re going to save over $100 per month and are very happy with the service!
“Harmony’s Toolbox” features products or services that I personally use and recommend. Let’s be honest: our closets are filled with far too much clothing and more pairs of shoes than we will ever need. It is this overabundance that will allow me to achieve my goal of not purchasing any clothing …
I was nearing the end of labor and my epidural was no longer effective towards increasingly strong and frequent contractions. The pain was horrible and I tried to stay motivated with thoughts of snuggling my newborn son. It was at this point that the nurse asked my husband, “You know …
I’m now a mother to three children and have learned what you really need for babies (spoiler alert – it’s not a whole lot). However, there’s more to being a frugal parent than just foregoing some of the more-extravagant items on baby-registry lists. Here are a few easy ways to avoid the …
We’re officially in full swing baby-prep mode, which is good because our new little guy will be joining us in the next few weeks. There was something about the ever-decreasing number of days on the calendar that finally gave us the drive to clean, organize, and set up everything (it’s so much different having …
We don’t have an emergency fund because all of our income is going towards the credit cards. So the recent sound of grinding brakes while driving my car could have been a sign of troublesome consequences for our family. We have been working hard to be as frugal as possible and make extra …
My employer allowed me to start working from home one day per week last year. This relatively-minor change to start telecommuting or working remotely has been wonderful for my productivity. My friends continue to make comments about how they wouldn’t be able to work from home because nothing would get done. …
I save all of my clothing – it’s the worst manifestation of my pack-rat tendencies. Somehow, I manage to develop a sentimental attachment to each item in my closet. It’s hard to detach myself from these physical possessions, even if I haven’t worn them for years. I see the black mini skirt …
While the Frugalwoods enjoy their daily lunch of rice and beans, this is what I survive on at work: I eat breakfast during my commute, consisting of an oatmeal cupcake and a hardboiled egg. At lunchtime, I munch on peanut-butter cracker sandwiches, carrots, a granola bar, and some grapes. The grapes …