When was the last time you calculated your household's net worth? If you haven't done if for recently, or EVER; you need to read on. You can't very well get to where you're going if you don't know where you are. Before you really start to move … [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...]
How to Make Homemade Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs (AKA Bath Fizzies) Bath bombs (aka bath fizzies) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive. They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket -- or, creatively packaged, they're a great gift idea just by … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: In-flight Entertainment for Kids (and Other Airplane Tips)
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have two kids: a 3-year-old and a 1 year old. They’re adorable. Doesn’t a 14-hour flight with them sound like FUN? Yeah, I … [Read more...]
What’s for Lunch? Peanut Butter and…Rudolph!
Sneak in protein and whole grains with this fun twist on a peanut butter sandwich. Perfect for a holiday treat at lunch or an afternoon snack. Ingredients: Whole wheat bread (or sliced bread of your choice) Peanut butter 1 large sized … [Read more...]
Create a Holiday Spending Plan
For most shoppers, it’s hard to get through the holiday season without using a credit card. If you can swing it, curtail the urge to put it on plastic this year. Research shows that consumers are willing to spend more, sometimes up to twice as much, … [Read more...]