When it comes to decluttering your home, it helps to first understand why you hang onto certain things. Next, create a plan for decluttering and then finally commit to action. Memory Clutter For the sentimentalists among us, memory clutter is … [Read more...]
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Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
Calculate Your Cost of Living
Calculate Your Cost of Living Before creating a budget, it’s important to know what your current cost of living is. This will serve as a starting point when you decide the areas you feel like you need to trim; or let you know which areas you have a … [Read more...]
Organizing Your 100-Things “Forget the Joneses” Bucket List
In yesterday's blog post, I wrote about creating a 100-Things "Forget the Joneses" bucket list. Today, I'll show you how to organize and refine your list so it actually WORKS for you. If you're wondering what creating a bucket list has to do with … [Read more...]
Family Recipe Organizer: Great Frugal Gift Idea
Family Recipe Organizer Gift Idea One of my favorite homemade gift ideas is the homemade family recipe organizer/binder. I've given several of these books to family members over the years. It's inexpensive and easy to make, yet very personal at … [Read more...]
Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas
Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas With any vacation, it’s not so much the state you’re in as it is the state of mind that you’re in that makes a difference. Even if you're short on cash this summer, you can create the feeling that you’ve gotten … [Read more...]