Food costs usually make up a large percentage of a family’s budget. Therefore, if you can reduce your food spending, then you can save a lot of money. One key trick is to make (and stick to) a minimalist grocery list. Here’s what that’s all about. What Is a Minimalist Grocery List? The idea behind […]
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Am I Hooked on Brand Name Tech?
I don’t consider myself to be someone who cares about brand name tech. After all, my clothes are all secondhand. I never check the name on the label when I purchase them. I’m totally comfortable getting the store brand of things like over-the-counter medication. I don’t believe in paying more for a brand name. And […]
Is It Cheaper To Eat Plant Based?
A lot of people I know are trying to get healthy. Instead of opting for beef or pork, they are moving towards fish and turkey. The people that are trying to get super healthy are cutting out meat entirely and opting for plant-based products. The most popular of the plant-based options is the impossible burger. […]
How To Become a Frugal Pet Owner
I’m the first to admit that I spend A LOT of money on my pets. I like to buy them the really good food. Plus, I’m a sucker for getting them lots of toys. Pets are definitely a big responsibility. However, there are steps you can take to become a frugal pet owner. What I […]
How to Save Money on Wine
I definitely enjoy a good glass of wine. However, my grocery bill always goes up when I start stocking up on wine. Plus, of course, wine always adds a lot to a dinner bill when dining out. So, I’ve been thinking a lot about ways to save money on wine. Cut Back on Consumption Obviously, […]
Things You Can Do With Your Work Bonus
I hope everyone is having a fantastic week. This week was work evaluations and bonus distributions. It’s a nerve-wracking time, sitting through the evaluation hoping you have done everything right. For me, I did okay with only one area of improvement to address. While it shaved a couple of hundred dollars off my bonus, there […]
How To Find Out if You Have Unclaimed Money From the Government
You might have money out there that belongs to you. It could be sitting there waiting for you right now, totally unbeknownst to you. All you have to do is go looking for it. Where does this money come from? And how can you find out if you have unclaimed money from the government? What […]
Fun Family Outdoor Outings
It is still a very challenging year. I know we are all getting restless and ready to get back out in the world. Some of us are still in quarantine, and others have gone back to work and school. Either way, things are opening back up with safety precautions in place. If you and your […]
Reducing My Food Spending to Save Money
I recently reviewed my spending for the first couple of months of the year. Usually, I do this monthly. However, I had let things slide. Upon review, I immediately noticed that I must significantly reduce my food spending if I want to save money. When Food Gets Emotional Things got out of control with my […]
5 Frugal Ways To Keep Your House Clean
It’s all too easy to spend a lot of money on household cleaning. You see products that promise to make cleaning easier. Of course there are also tons of gadgets and tools you can buy for cleaning the house. But people have been cleaning their houses well since long before the fancy supplies and gadgets. […]