Do you live on a sporadic income? It can be tough at times. We lived on a flexible income for over eight years. It took quite a while to adjust to ‘riding the wave’ (as I called it.) But you ...
11 Practical Steps to Creating a Fixed Income Budget to Keep Your Finances on Track
Are you good with finances? I’ve had a knack for managing money from a young age. I like to spend as little money as possible because it makes me happy to see money saved. Plus, I like to know I ...
10 Tips for Celebrating Christmas When You’re Flat Broke
Christmas time is right around the corner. Are you ready? If I’m honest, I’m a Scrooge. I don’t like Christmas. I know your jaw probably dropped open at this statement, but it’s true. I don’t ...
How to Wash Your Hair for Only Pennies a Month in 5 Simple Steps
Your hair. Is it a hot mess or something you truly like about yourself? Do you spend a fortune on hair care products or do you shop the bargain aisle? I love my hair, but I also used to shop the ...
The #1 Secret to Making a Family Budget Work for You
Have you tried to make a budget for your family time and again, but you never seem to be able to make it work? Does it feel like your family is working against your every effort to dig out of ...
77 Affordable yet Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Couples
Do you dread Valentine’s Day? Though I am a woman (and a lot of the pressures for Valentine’s Day usually lands on the guys. Sorry guys!), I still get what a stressful time of year it can be. The ...
8 Fun Steps to Becoming a Frugal Family without the Headache
Have you noticed that being frugal sounds like a good idea, but when you have a family it is more of a headache than anything? Oh, believe me, I’m there with you. I’ll do all of this research and ...
Our 17 Plans to Pay Off Debt and Take Control of Our Budget
Are you struggling to get out of debt? Are you looking for a method that could really help you to dig out from under crushing finances? Well, I’d like to tell you that you aren’t alone in your ...
13 Frugal Travel Tips to Get You to Your Destination Sooner & Cheaper
One of my many goals this year is to travel more. I am already planning three trips this year- one to see my sister near Traverse City, Michigan, one to take my girls to a video conference in Los ...