In prepping to sell crochet items at an upcoming craft sale and being busy with work, I haven’t been able to find much time to upcycle or refashion my clothes. I have a couple big bags of clothing that are destined to be transformed into new things to wear. But, …
Financial struggles can make for extremely trying times. There are plenty of reasons why someone might end up in such a position, including job loss or medical issues. Whatever the reason, it can become difficult to get by when there isn’t much money coming in. You may even need to …
We moved into our house in the Winter of 2013, and have never had our wood stove cleaned. It was something on that had always been on the “to-do list,” but with Mr. Smith’s growing collection of wood and plans for lots of fires this coming winter, it became more of …
Most of us probably have a desire to travel, that familiar wanderlust setting in when it feels like we need a break from the everyday. Vacations tend to be viewed as un-affordable. However, as we proved with a recent frugal family trip to Maine, there are ways to travel without …
Everyone wants to spend less money, especially those of us who are trying to pay off debt or save towards the goal of financial independence. Budgeting can be helpful, but the key to really improving your finances is spending far less than what is coming in with your income. Shopping less …
We had a great time on our recent family vacation to Bar Harbor, Maine. One of the best parts about this destination is that you really don’t need to spend money on entertaining your kids. The main expenses for our trip were renting a van, gas, and food. We didn’t …
Whatever the reason why you need more money, there may come a point where it feels like you have exhausted all your resources. So, you’ve budgeted like a professional, you may be working more than one job, and you’ve learned to live a frugal lifestyle. Are there any other options? As we work hard …
We just returned from our first family vacation in two years, a wonderful trip to Maine. It’s funny how vacations seem like impossibly-expensive luxuries. Yet, simple escapes can grant you immense perspective and seriously recharge your soul. Our debt is still there, but we now have new memories to motivate us and …
Why is it that we work multiple jobs as teenagers, but readily accept the idea that as adults we should focus on only one career? A significant portion of our family’s success in paying off debt is thanks to pursuing a multitude of different side hustles. The extra income, even …
Our own daily routine is something that seems mundane and of little importance, but apparently it’s much more fascinating from the outside. There’s something intriguing about comparing our day-to-day life with others, by reading the intimate details of their day. Also, working moms are always searching for that illusive, perfect work-life balance. …