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 … [Read more...]
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Frugal Foreigner: Is This Meal Frugal?
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we're doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. The first night I made dinner in India, I made pasta … [Read more...]
Create a Family Mission Statement
When running a successful business, a mission statement helps members to focus on common goals and values. A family mission statement can help clarify what you hope to achieve as a family and help … [Read more...]
Cute Valentine’s Day Gift Basket For Only $5
When I taught preschool I was pleasantly surprised at how many included teachers in their Valentine's Day gift giving. My favorites were drawings from my students that I got to put on my fridge at … [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 … [Read more...]
Grocery Savings Tip: Create a Holiday Menu Plan
You’ve heard me say it before; planning ahead helps you save loads of money. During the holiday season that isn’t true for just gifts – it’s true for meals as well. The weeks before Christmas and … [Read more...]