Tag: <span>consumerism</span>

Black Friday and The Tragic Death of Heirlooms

Now that we’ve survived the shopping frenzy associated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday (the younger sibling), I have a question for anyone that attempted to find some good deals this year.  Did you see anything for sale that could last long enough to be an heirloom for your children, …

Sending Kids To Birthday Parties Without Breaking Your Budget

Frugal parenting come with many different types of challenges. A reader and Instagram buddy reached out to me about how we pay for birthday party presents. I agree with her that dropping the kids off to be entertained for a few hours can be really nice, but is it worth …

Is Owning A Car Necessary, Or Just A Financial Burden?

When it comes to money, and most other things in life, you have to force yourself to think outside the box.  As we continue on our journey out of debt and to financial semi-independence, I’m constantly trying to what costs are truly necessary.     One expense to consider is …

Does It Pay To Dress Up For Halloween?

Every October we see reports on television about how much the average consumer is spending on Halloween. They buy costumes, candy, and decorations. But instead of going on about better uses for our money, why not consider what dressing up for Halloween can teach us about finances?     Planning …