The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: I helped the kids select food items from our pantry this week to contribute to the "Stuff a Truck" fundraiser for the local food shelf at their school. They were pretty motivated by the possibility of a pizza party for the class who brought the most…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: 45 Ways to Save Money In Every Area of Your Home When money gets tight, it's time to take a close look at places you can save money. Check out these tips for savings in every room of your home: Kitchen & Dining Room Cook from…
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 Christina of Northern Cheapskate: 4 Things to Do for Your Money Before the New Year I may have heard a collective groan from some of you when you read the headline for this post. Things to do before the new year? Christina, do you have any idea how busy I…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: 5 Smart Money Moves for Stay-at-Home Parents I left my job to stay home with the kids when my twins were infants and my oldest was 2. I was so focused on all of the financial aspects of how to become a stay-at-home mom that I…