A big part of your quest to Forget the Joneses and designing your ideal life is to eliminate things that don't contribute to your goals. In blog posts we’ve already focused on eliminating wasteful spending. We’ve also focused on decluttering to … [Read more...]
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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...]
Easy, Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
I live in Minnesota where we have cold weather for about six months out of the year (or so it seems!). During those cold months I like to make quick, easy meals that not only warm up my family, but also fill them up as well. For my family, … [Read more...]
Easy Crock Pot Yogurt Recipe
Crock Pot Yogurt Of all the things you've made in your Crock Pot, I'm guessing yogurt isn't on the list. I hadn't really heard of Crock Pot yogurt either until I heard the buzz on our discussion forums a couple years ago (check out our Crock Pot … [Read more...]
Spending Freeze Survival: Thriving with Our Ultimate Guide
What is a Spending Freeze? What is a spending freeze? To put it simply: no more unnecessary spending. You’re not allowed to spend money on anything but necessities. Use up the food you have in your cupboards. Your grocery budget is now limited to … [Read more...]
Linguine with Clam Sauce
This linguine and clam sauce recipe is an old family standby. Like most of my recipes, I started with a “real” recipe and tweaked it until it was just right. I love this dish because it tastes like restaurant food and takes just minutes to make. … [Read more...]