As promised, here’s the update on exactly how much my family spent on groceries in June, complete with pictures. I’ve said before and I’ll say it again – accountability is a huge part of successfully reaching goals, and the blog has given me the accountability I needed to save more. June’s groceries came in at […]
Frugality
Weekend Money Tip: 5 simple things I do to save money around the house
Frugality has been one of the main ways my family has been able to get ahead financially on one income. The amount of frugality to incorporate into your life is an individual decision. Your time is valuable and there is a balance between the amount of time it takes to save money and the actual […]
On a tight budget? Save on your next vacation with these money-saving tips
On a tight budget, but dreaming of a summer vacation? Well, you can have your vacation and save money too! Vacations on a budget require planning and some upfront work, but it’s totally worth it when the savings can add up to hundreds, even thousands, of dollars! We have utilized all of the following […]
Weekend Money Tip: How to make your own laundry detergent
Frugality has been one of the main ways my family has been able to get ahead financially on one income. The amount of frugality to incorporate into your life is an individual decision. Your time is valuable and there is a balance between the amount of time it takes to save money and the […]
May grocery spending update (with pictures!)
As promised, here’s the update on exactly how much my family spent on groceries in May, complete with pictures. Accountability is something I find to be super important in reaching goals and it has proven itself once again. With the incentive of publicly sharing my grocery expenses, I was able to come really close to […]
Save bundles of cash buying used: Your guide to the most commonly purchased used items
Last week we sold a home gym on Craigslist for $150 that we purchased used 3 ½ years ago for $175. Total cost of use? $25 over three years – not bad! We’ve done this numerous times, re-selling bikes, furniture, and other items, sometimes for the exact same price we paid. Though the primary reason […]
How I slashed my grocery spending in half without using coupons
Last fall, I was combing through my monthly expenses once again, searching for ways to cut back on spending. After consulting my trusty spreadsheet, I discovered we were spending $500-600 per month on groceries. This isn’t an outrageous amount. Yet, considering I grow some of my own food, preserve it and buy ¾ of a […]
You might be shocked at how much you spend on food each month
“Currently I am working on cutting down my food bill. I added it up for Jan 2016 and nearly passed out. It was beyond ridiculous, for three adults!” – M This reader tallied her food expenses for a month and was shocked at how much she had spent. Food is typically our third highest monthly […]
3 ways to keep your restaurant habit from destroying your budget
You got off of work late, have to get the kids to soccer practice, get home and find nothing in the fridge and have no time to get to the grocery store before bedtime, so you make that familiar call. The person on the other line doesn’t have to ask your address. You’ve made the […]