Tag: <span>saving versus spending</span>

The Adventure Of Our First (Frugal) Night Out Since Having Twins

Yes, you read that correctly.  Mr. Smith and I finally attempted a date night out of the house about seven months after having the twins.  We kept it a frugal date night, but it was quite the adventure.  I hope that we won’t wait so long to go out again, …

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 …

How To Get The Most From Your Family Vacation Money

The past few years for our family have been dominated by extreme frugality, side hustling, and having babies.  We usually head to the family cabin in Maine for a frugal family vacation in the summer, but we’re actually considering taking a vacation somewhere new in the near future.  We don’t …

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 …