Over the years I’ve posted tons of tips about planning for summer vacation, so this year instead of reinventing the wheel I’m going to summarize my best tips as well as share reader tips that were shared on a recent Facebook post. Some old posts you might want to check out are: 4 Frugal Planning […]
Recently I shared the best places to sell general items online—whether it’s appliances, books, or kids’ items. Selling electronics can be different, although you can certainly try any of the ways listed in that post. Today I’m going to share the best places to sell used electronics online, either by trading them in or outright […]
Back in 2019, I came up with a budget meal plan for a week’s worth of meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—that you could buy for $65. That’s 21 meals for 4 people, which works out to about 75¢/person for each meal. The menu for the week is bare bones, but it is nutritionally dense and will […]
We try to have a movie night pretty often as a family. The hard part is making sure it’s a movie my kids as well as my husband and I will enjoy. There are a lot of duds out there, but there are also a lot of great movies that may have slipped your mind. […]
Have you heard of ChatGPT? It has been around for a little while, but most people I know haven’t given it a try to see what it can do. It might sound to you like something only computer programmers or “nerds” would use. Well, I’m here to abolish that myth. ChatGPT is an AI (artificial […]
One of the reasons I love cooler weather is because it puts me in the mood for soup, and I love soup! Additionally, soup is an incredibly frugal meal. Many soups include all the food groups, but if I need to add some filler, I can quickly make a loaf of bread for “soppin’,” as […]
For everyone that is ready to set new goals and get more healthy there are many free fitness apps that can help you meet your goals and track your progress. Some of these free fitness apps have higher levels of access that you can pay for, but all the ones in this post should be enough […]
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial journey over the past twelve months. Taking stock of your spending, evaluating wins, and identifying areas for improvement can set the stage for a financially successful new year. Here are 10 questions for an end of year financial checkup. […]
We are very thankful for each of you that spent the year grabbing deals, sharing savings tips, and hanging out with us! This year has been a big one for me with two kids leaving for college and adjusting to the reality that everyone really is growing up. I hope looking back on your year, you’ve […]
