Paid work is usually a good thing for your finances, even with low-paying positions. You go somewhere, clock in, clock out, and a receive a paycheck. It’s then up to you to apply that income in a productive way. However, some jobs encourage you to spend your hard-earned money, before …
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 …
I discovered crochet almost two years ago. I was pregnant with my youngest and looking for a new baby blanket. We had been gifted with crocheted blankets for the first two. They were perfect because of the big holes, which made me less nervous about them covering up their faces …
I have a special guest post for you tonight, courtesy of a blogger named Maricor Bunal. It’s easy to get caught up in the more-complex areas of personal finance, but sometimes it helps to remember some of the basic ways you can make smart, conscious decisions about what to do …
As the weather is changing, so do the types of meals that we prepare. This “Goulash” is another one of our family favorites. Yes, I know that traditional goulash is more of a soup or stew, but that’s just the name we adopted for this dish. There are usually leftovers …
Today was another day spent in the office. Another day surrounded by people who are working hard for status and to buy expensive stuff that they don’t need. I couldn’t feel more disconnected from my coworkers. And when you don’t feel challenged or engaged by your work, it can become extremely tedious and …
We typically plan our road trips to Maine for the end of August. They represent one of our last chances to enjoy the summer season. Now, with pumpkins everywhere and leaves changing color, it’s time to come to terms with the fact that Fall is here. Summer is definitely my …
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 …
You may have noticed a few recent references to stressed-out Mr. Smith. I commented in response to Mrs. Groovy’s positivity challenge, that I really wanted to find a way to help my husband be a little more thankful and relaxed. The key was figuring out the root of his anxiety. As …
There are many paths to better financial health. Living frugally is one of the best ways to get ahead on paying off debt or saving money towards various goals. However, to really speed up the process, you need to do more than just cut back on spending. Using your free …