Our family recently turned an old cell phone into our new “home phone” — mostly in case of emergencies.
We didn’t want to spend much money… so I was thrilled when we found the exact service plan we wanted for only $5 per month!
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5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Freezer Space
When it comes to feeding my family without spending all day in the kitchen, I consider my freezer to be one of my most valuable appliances.
No matter what size freezer you have, there are ways you can maximize your freezer space — saving you time in the kitchen, energy cooking daily meals, and money buying in bulk (and not resorting to fast food as often)!
A Few Of My Favorite Things (January 2023)
A Simple Way to Track Your Saving and Spending
One of the very first things I did when I moved out for college (age 18) was to create a spreadsheet to track my tiny income and the few expenses I had at the time. I’ve always loved a good spreadsheet! At the time, it was an extremely simple spreadsheet that helped me visually see …
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What to do When Decluttering Feels Wasteful
A Few of My Favorite Things (December 2022)
Simple Strategies to Curb Consumerism
Keep reading for 4 simple strategies to help your family curb consumeristic tendencies, live more simply, have less clutter, and stick more closely to your budget!
These ideas are especially relevant now, as we gear up for another holiday season filled with even more stuff… but they work well year round too!
A Few of My Favorite Things (November 2022)
50 Spaces You Can Better Organize in Under 10 Minutes
Easy Oven-Roasted Vegetables
3 Areas to Downsize For a Simpler Life
A Few of My Favorite Things (October 2022)
October is a much-anticipated month around our home — not only because I love fall, but also because it’s a lovely break between the back-to-school rush and the holiday frenzy.
Our family is enjoying slower days and calmer weekends… and there still aren’t any leaves to rake (give it a few more weeks though!)
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Anything
Many years ago, I developed the habit of asking 5 simple questions before purchasing anything.
Asking these questions has changed the way I think about shopping, altered my perception of a “good deal”, and been a key factor in sticking to our financial goals over the years.
Basically, these 5 questions have saved our family THOUSANDS of dollars… I think they might just help you too!
