Dogs can take a bite out of your budget if you're not careful. But being Man's Best Friends, it's hard to resist splurging on our wet-nosed pals. Being the frugal fiend that I am, I look for ways to ...
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Save money, live simply! Frugality along with the realized desire for a less complicated life was one of the principals I picked up from my immigrant parents. Understanding the philosophy behind frugality makes living on a budget and keeping debt-free a lot more joyful. There are two ways of being rich: pay the price for all that you want, or to be satisfied with what you have.
The 4 Main Benefits of Car-Free Living
For me, there's nothing more infuriating than being stuck in traffic. It's not just the waiting or the concentration necessary to be a responsible driver but it's also the nagging penny pincher in me ...
What Is The Real Cost of Raising a Child (Done Frugally and On The Cheap)
Raising children is one of the biggest cornerstones of building a family. Although expensive and difficult, having children means the world to some couples looking to have a family. But raising a cute ...
Ta-Da! How I Failed The SNAP Diet Challenge
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. That didn't take me long. I was at it for a WHOLE 5 DAYS!My husband was right, again. I hate it when he's right.To celebrate my failure, I'm treating my wounded ego to some leftover ...
I’m Taking The SNAP Challenge On A Diet
Greetings! We have a little introductory post to end this week off. Ready?I’m taking the SNAP Challenge!On a diet.?The timing was too perfect to pass up. I started on the very 1st of November. By the ...
8 Frugal Reasons to Have Two Phones
Has anyone else noticed the skyrocketing prices of smartphones? Companies are pricing their new flagship smartphones to the tune of $1,000 depending on the storage size, color selection and contracted ...
Unique Ways to Save Money on Groceries (Lessons After 6 Months of Receipts!)
We’re not usually that family that keeps every single receipt in that one kitchen drawers, I swear. We only have 6 months worth of grocery receipts because I told my dad to keep certain receipts since ...
Don’t (Nicolas) Cage Yourself In Financially
Before I’m accused of writing this lifestyle inflation post specifically to deliver you this celebrity pun - (I did) - I just want to say the timing of this post couldn’t have come at a better time ...
What Is Thrifting? It’s An Addiction! :)
Seattle is a pretty thrifty city. Oh sorry, what is thrifting you ask? It's just a special name for people who shop at thrift stores on the regular basis! It's a very addictive activity! Perhaps it's ...
I Hate My Clothes (& What I’m Going To Do About It)
I hate my clothes. My wardrobe is full of 70% blehs. There is plenty of stuff to wear but at the same time there is absolutely nothing to wear.Since I spoke so much of my awesome frugal wins last ...
