Ever feel like there’s just not enough money to last the whole month? You get your paycheck, and then it just sort of…disappears? Sure, there’s lots of ways you can cut back on your spending. But sometimes it feels like there’s nothing else you can cut! What about another option? What about earning more? If you’ve ever wondered how you…
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5 Ways to Make Money From Home With No Experience (+ the resources to get started!)
51 Things To Do Before Vacation (+ free vacation preparation checklist printable!)
Do you have a fun trip planned? Sometimes the day or week before going out of town can get pretty hectic! You’re racking your brain, trying to think of all the things you need to get ready before leaving. Here’s your answer! Whether you’re preparing your house for an extended vacation, or leaving on a last minute trip, here’s a…
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The Complete List of Aldi Organic Products
If you’re under the impression that Aldi is just filled with processed, unhealthy foods, prepare yourself to be pleasantly surprised. They’ve been working hard to continuously add more fresh ingredients, including many organic items! Check out the list below of what to buy organic at Aldi, so you can keep your grocery bill low while eating healthy on a budget….
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Self Care Checklist (+ 10 Ideas That Will Actually Nourish You!)
It seems like we’re always hearing about the idea and importance of self care. It’s often followed by the suggestion to light a candle and take a bubble bath. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with spending a relaxing evening in the tub, I like to think of self care with a more complete approach. See, taking care of yourself involves…
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40+ Dirt Cheap Meals to Make When You’re on a Budget
Sometimes it feels like there’s more month than money. And then you remember that you still have to buy groceries! Maybe you’ve even wondered ‘what do you eat when you’re broke?’ Here are 40 dirt cheap meals you can feed your family on a budget. All of these meals should ring in at $5 or less, depending on where you…
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7 Super Helpful Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Something
Sometimes the urge to buy something seems almost overwhelming, doesn’t it? You lose all logical thinking, and can’t help but believe that you absolutely need that item in your life right now. Unfortunately, that all too often leads to a home filled with too much stuff, bills you can’t pay, or a scrawny little savings account. If you wish you…
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15 Money Saving Challenge Ideas (with something for every budget!)
Are you wishing you had more money saved? Maybe you have a special event or item you need money for, or really want the safety net of an emergency fund. If you want to have more money at this time next year (or even next month), try doing a money savings challenge. Here are fifteen 52 week money saving challenge…
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How to live on one income: 11 tips for living well on a tight budget
When my husband and I made the decision to live on one income, I was terrified. Not only would I dearly miss getting a paycheck, I honestly wasn’t sure how people survive on a single income. After floundering for quite a while, we did finally figure out how to live on one income. I want to share those tips for…
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February 2019 Book Reviews
Welcome back, fellow bibliophiles! Can you seriously believe it’s March? Time goes way too fast. I read 4 books in February, so not quite as good as January. But I can always blame the shorter month. : ) On to the books! This post may contain affiliate links. You can view my full disclosure policy here. I Owe You One…
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Genius Uses for Leftover Ham: 59 Delicious Ham Recipes
One of the very best things about holidays are the leftovers, am I right? For days afterward, you can eat those tasty dishes over and over. But…then you get a little tired of the same thing. I mean, how many times can you eat ham? But here’s the solution! See, you just need to repurpose the ham, and transform it…
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Cute St. Patrick’s Day Crafts: Leprechaun Bait and Trap
There’s just something about St. Patrick’s Day that I’ve always liked. Maybe it’s all the kelly green, the promise of spring on the horizon, or the fun idea that a leprechaun just might bring a little something lucky. So when a fellow blogger reached out to me with these super cute St. Patrick’s Day crafts, I just had to share…
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Meal Planning on a Budget (+ cute weekly meal planner!)
When it comes to managing your money, you may have started to realize that food is one of your biggest expenses. Maybe you’re trying to live on one income, pay off debt, save for your future, or just stretch your paychecks. Whatever the reason, you’ve probably wondered how do you eat on a tight budget? I know that feeling all…
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Fun Things to Do in the Spring: 70 Ideas for Your Spring Bucket List
Ah…spring! Most of us wait around impatiently for the cold, dark days of winter to pass, and the warmth, light, and color to return. If you want to make sure to take full advantage of the brand new season and enjoy spring more, check out this list of 70 fun things to do in the spring! I even created a…
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The Habits of Financially Successful People: 13 Tips for Financial Success
How do you become financially successful? While the definition of financial success may vary a bit, the road to get there revolves around one thing – how you manage your money. Let’s take a peek into the habits of financially successful people, and the personal finance basics they abide by. What does it mean to be financially successful? For some,…
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How to Create a Meal Plan That Works: 17 Common Meal Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Have you ever tried meal planning in the past, only to get frustrated and quit? Trust me, I’ve been there. Then I started to realize that it’s not that we can’t meal plan. We were just making some mistakes! Here are the mistakes many of us make, and how to create a meal plan that we’ll actually stick to!…
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