The Stuff To Save Money For Printable saves the day! When we moved into our new (to us) home, the project list was endless. There was so much to do and we wanted to get it all done right away. We want it ALL. We want it NOW! We live in an instant gratification society…
Printables are my thing! I love to create them, share them, and use them! I am often asked HOW I make printables so I happily recorded a few videos to show you exactly how to create printables using Affinity Designer. How To Create Printables This post contains affiliate links for your convenience! If you purchase…
It sounds ridiculous! A gym membership is usually the first to go when you implement cost saving measures. After all, you can always go for a walk or run. There ARE ways to stay in shape without paying the big bucks month after month for a gym membership. BUT what if I told you a…
We’ve moved twice in six months. Seriously! Are we nuts? The short story is: we sold our home and moved into an apartment while we looked for a new home, found one, and moved in. I think that’s the shortest story I’ve ever told! With two moves in a short amount of time, we discovered how to…
My journey to gluten free did not happen in one fell swoop. It was a process. A process I am still working on to this day. There are the obvious gluten containing foods but there are also many not so obvious. I went on a mission to discover how to find gluten free products, the easy way….
I actually lost money blogging in March. Between Sunshine And Rainy Days and How Do The Jones Do It, I lost $27.54. In February, I posted my first income report. I was super excited because it was my best month yet. I was still receiving income earned in December, one of my biggest months. Why would I post a…
You’ve come to grips with the fact that you need to incorporate an allowance for each family member in your spending plan but how do you determine a fair allowance amount? Healthy money talks should be a part of every relationship! Tough negotiations included! What Is Included In A Fair Allowance Amount? When determining a fair allowance amount, why…
Apartment Life is not our end game but it has been a great temporary solution while we look for our next house to call home! Although our rent is more than the mortgage we had on our home, apartment life has saved us money! There’s No Room For Stuff! We are living small in our…
You guys! I actually earned money blogging this month! Well, it is actually money I received this this month that was earned back in December. The Christmas holiday had readers interested in the gift ideas I share on my blog! Between Sunshine And Rainy Days and How Do The Jones Do It, I earned $621.87 in February 2017!…
You finally made it! You’re debt free and you relish in the glory a bit before anxiety overwhelms you, realizing how incredibly easy it would be to fall back into the trap of debt. You want to loosen the reigns a little but you are determined to STAY Debt Free! How do you make it happen? How…
We cheated! Yep! We got drastic and paid off $35,000 in consumer debt in just ONE DAY. We didn’t toil away and apply the snowball or avalanche method or spend years working away at it. I applaud those that do pay off debt that way. It takes huge amounts of dedication and must bring loads of…
You work hard for your money. You spend wisely, take on extra jobs, and rarely eat out. So … WHY do you feel STUCK in debt with no clear view of money success? Check out these 9 Money Mistakes that will keep you stuck in the debt merry-go-round. 1. You Spend More Than You Make…
Location, location, location! That’s the ticket to a successful Garage Sale! We have always combined forces with family and held our garage sale at a primo location just off a major highway. Alas, that location has been sold. What’s a person to do? Our only option was to hold a garage sale at *gasp* OUR…
Credit cards can be a great tool if you pay them off each month. I enjoy Nordstrom Notes and Cash Back Rebates. It’s like free money! EXCEPT, once in a while, those credit card balances might sneak up on you and leave you feeling exasperated. The balances just keep creeping up and up. It’s time…
When your credit cards get out of control, it can take a while to get back on track. The Debt Boss debt tracker will give you a visual of where you’ve been and, hopefully, a positive outlook on where you’re going! Having a visual of exactly how much you owe is an excellent motivator to…
So you’re on a budget and you’re sticking to it! That doesn’t mean you have to sit and stare at each other as life passes you by. Get out there and do something! (I’m preaching to the choir here.) There ARE Fun Things To Do With Teens without spending a lot. 1) Take A Daycation! Have a national park nearby?…
Steve came home from work last week and said the air in his truck would only work on high. Grrreeeaaat! The good news was, it wasn’t an emergency. An inconvenience, sure, but not an emergency. Windows need defrosting? Turn that baby on high long enough to get the job done. Feeling chilly? Turn it on until…
Sometimes it seems as though hands are reaching out to you from every direction in hopes of cold hard cash being passed their way. Mail, Facebook, emails, phone calls, schools, those cute little girl scouts, and even the guy on the corner with a cardboard sign. Everyone has a passion and they want you to…
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