Recently I’ve been reading Anita Vandyke’s book “A Zero Waste Life in Thirty Days.” It suggests that you can reduce your waste by 80% using the tips in the book. However, it also offers realistic alternatives for people who want to reduce waste but aren’t going to hit those zero waste levels quite, yet. Reducing […]
Things I Got Cheap This Week
I know you guys love a good freebie. For this week, I’ve been scouring the web to see what I can get for the low. I found a few interesting and discounted deals, but I also got some freebies. Here are the things I got cheap this week.
Things I Do To Stay Frugal
I would say I am in the lower end of the middle class, but I do very well for myself. I can travel the world, drive a decent car, have a nice home, and eat out every day if I want to. Those are the things that matter to me. With that being said, there […]
Budgeting: February 2022 Planned Expenses
I’ve taken many different approaches to budgeting over the years. Right now, I start the month by reviewing all of the previous month’s expenses. Then I look at what my planned expenses are for the coming month. I try to find areas where I can cut back on costs. Then I review my income and […]
How To Create a List for Your Guiltless Spending
Let’s face it, most of us don’t like a budget. We feel like it’s a constraint on our money and lives. It can be challenging to follow. It’s also strict, demands our attention, and holds us accountable for our financial decisions. Even though it can be daunting, it’s a very useful tool to have. While […]
6 Easy-To-Make Odor Eliminators for Frugal Cleaning
There are quite a few unpleasant smells in our homes, aren’t there? From stinky feet to pet accidents, things get stinky at home. And because we have lots of fabrics in our homes (bedding, upholstery, etc.), those smells can definitely linger if we don’t clean them up quickly. Luckily, there are lots of great easy-to-make […]
Frugal One-Day Vacation
I just got back from Jamaica yesterday. I had a fabulous time living high up on a mountainside in a luxe villa. There was car service, a private chef, and even turndown service. It was a thrill. I enjoyed the food, culture, and beautiful beaches. My favorite part was hanging out with friends to celebrate […]
Top Tips for Managing Your Pension so You’re Ready for the Future
Having a plan for the future is one of the most important things you can work on during your working life. This is where a pension comes into play, something that almost everyone will tell you to focus on increasing so that one day you no longer need to keep working and can live in […]
How to Conduct a Business Analysis
Every business owner desires an operations system that is optimal and seamless for efficient service provision. You can never be sure if your process meets such thresholds until you do a business analysis. A business analysis looks at a project and identifies how to improve its processes for better productivity and workflow.
6 Ways to Keep Customers Happy
There is nothing more important to your business’s long-term success than happy customers. Not only will they keep coming back and providing vital support, but they’re more likely to spread positive word of mouth and give your business a good reputation online.