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...]
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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...]
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...]
Frugal Foreigner: What to Pack
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a family of four for 7 months? HARD. First step: ask for help from fellow Mommysavers. I also asked about favorite toys for babies and … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Intro to India
We are moving to India in four days! If you’ve heard that rumor, it’s true (finally). I will be documenting the experience here on the Mommysavers blog, from the perspective of both a Mommy and a Saver. What frugal tips can I learn from Indian … [Read more...]
Examples of Random Acts of Kindness: Pay it Forward for Pennies
Examples of Random Acts of Kindness: Pay it Forward for Pennies Over 25 years ago, Catherine Ryan Hyde was driving her old Datsun through a rough area of Los Angeles at night. When her car died and began to fill with smoke at a freeway off ramp, … [Read more...]