I recently recommitted to healthy eating. Of course, it’s always been important to me. But naturally sometimes I stray from it. I started a new relationship last year and we enjoyed indulging in lots of tasty meals together. The COVID-19 pandemic hit and the stress made me want to comfort eat. But it’s time to […]
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Frugal Finds of the Week
This week has been rather laid back. The sun is out, people are out, and its time to start enjoying our nice summer days here, social distancing of course. Along with the better days, are some great deals I happened upon this week to make me feel extra special. Follow along for these frugal finds […]
How to Build a Cheap House
Having been both a renter and a home owner, I can see the pros and cons to both options. One of the biggest pros to owning is that you feel more secure. You have something to call your own. Of course, if you’re drowning in debt trying to pay the mortgage, it will eat at […]
Free Panera Coffee for 60 Days
Many people wake up, get dressed, and grab a cup of coffee to start their day. The coffee is like a wake-up call for them. It’s energizing and mood-boosting. Some people can not start their day without it. For all the coffee lovers like this, there is a great deal for you to try at […]
Frugal Bottle: Wine in a Sustainable Paper Bottle
I keep a Google Alert on to notify me about frugal news. Anything that has to do with saving money interests me. Usually, I see a lot of the same tips and products. But this week a series of headlines for Frugal Bottle surprised me. While not “frugal” news in the traditional sense, this paper […]
7 Habits and Practices of Frugal People
Being frugal means different things to different people. We all have our own values and priorities. Therefore, how we save and spend our money differs. Nevertheless, a lot of frugal people have habits and practices in common. They may apply the habits in different ways, but they use some form of them. You can emulate […]
How to Relax on a Budget
This year has been a wild ride thus far. The days of enjoying a relaxing massage, gym time, and spa days are at an end. With the pandemic going full force and resurgence in the numbers of cases, finding ways to relax at home is likely paramount. If you need relaxation tips, here’s how to […]
Frugal Ways to Decorate your Space
Making your home nice is a goal for most. You want to decorate nicely and according to your style. You go from store to store scoping out design ideas, snapping pictures to recall later, and picking up the best items to fill your space. Sometimes what you want, and your budget does not agree. For […]
Sinking Fund Categories that Should be in Every Budget
We all have bills to pay. With bills, comes the responsibility to pay them off. Some bills, are debts that require premiums and interest payments that can drive up the cost and sometimes overwhelm you. When it comes to those sinking debts, you need to categorize them and pour extra funds into them. Here are […]
Why Do I Spend So Much Money on Food?
I spend so much money on food. Other than my rent, it’s the biggest chunk of my monthly budget. If I lived somewhere with cheaper rents (rather than in pricey San Francisco), I might actually spend more money on food than on rent. It’s something I’m constantly battling with. So, I’ve decided to get real […]