Over the past few years, as our family has grown and our kids have gotten bigger, our grocery budget has become a source of stress for me. We went from spending $100 a week to barely making $200 a week stretch far enough, and I found myself skimping constantly—using less meat, buying fewer snacks, and…
Why Portable Shelters Are Perfect for Someone Without a Garage Life without a garage can be a challenge. It makes it hard to protect and store vehicles, outdoor equipment, seasonal gear, and many other items. However, having a permanent structure like a garage built comes with all kinds of headaches, such as acquiring permits and…
How to Spend Less and Save More You work hard to earn your money, so why do you simply toss it away? Most people are creatures of habit. They develop unhealthy patterns of spending that ultimately cost them their livelihood. On a positive note, it’s never too late to change directions and make the practice…
The following post is from Linsey of Wise Bread.com, Lille Punkin' and The Freelance Farmer: Traveling with Tykes: 5 Money-Saving Strategies Money-Saving Strategies My life as a freelancer has me scheduled to take no less than five trips for business this year, leaving me with an empty hole during the days I have to leave my small…
Does your 12-year-old have a burgeoning desire to become a veterinarian? Do you have a four-year-old who wants to “build big things?” My kids are six and three. They’re already set on becoming a ballet teacher and a tractor driver (yes, a tractor driver!) and like many parents, I’ve taken a stab at saving for…
Being a parent is expensive. Like, really expensive. In most families, you are going to be forced to live off a single salary – or at least a salary and a half, rather than the usual two. On top of this, you’ll have all the costs associated with a looking after baby. That means food,…
The following post is from Tiffany of Mommy Goes Green: 7 Ways to Save Money on School Uniforms I'm getting ready to pack up this year's uniforms and thinking about next year's purchases as the school year ends! With two kids in a school that require uniforms, I’ve found a few ways to save money…
The following post is from Tiffany of Mommy Goes Green:10 Simple Ways Using the Library Can Save You Money I adore the library and think it's one of the most underutilized public programs we have available to us! Our local libraries offer so much more than just books, they have a wealth of material, programs,…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: The Financial Implications of Rural Living Eight years ago, my husband and I made the decision to build a house in the woods on a lake. We had a deal on some family lake property that we couldn't refuse, and we loved the idea of living…
The following post is from Tiffany of Mommy Goes Green: How I Get Brand Name Clothes on a Not-So-Brand-Name Budget While I'm no fashion trendsetter, I have always been the type of girl that likes to be dressed up. You won't often find me in jeans and tennis shoes and my go-to winter outfit is…