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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15 Money Saving Challenge Ideas (with something for every budget!)
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! I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella Disclaimer: I received I Owe You One for free in exchange…
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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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The 7 Awesome Books I Read Last Month: January Book Reviews
Welcome back! How’s winter treating you so far? Aside from having to drive in the snow, I actually kind of enjoy winter. The cozy factor is a big plus for me. To add to my coziness, I tried to read some winter books in January. Winter books that aren’t about Christmas are a little hard to find, but I did…
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The Best Personal Finance Books of All Time (for when you REALLY want to change your life)
Managing money can be such a daunting task, can’t it? From paying off debt, to budgeting, to saving for retirement. Where and how do we even start to learn about proper money management? I used to live in absolute financial chaos and confusion. No budget. No plan. No idea what I was doing. Ya know what finally helped me? Good…
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How to Organize Your Life With a Notebook: 15 Lists to Make to Stay On Track
Are you feeling like your life is a bit chaotic? You have all these thoughts swirling in your brain all the time – things you have to do, remember, and deal with. When life gets crazy, making lists always helps. Here’s how to organize your life with a notebook, and 15 lists to make in life. Using a notebook to…
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13 Decluttering Questions to Ask Yourself Instead of ‘Does This Spark Joy’
Ever wonder how to decide what to keep when decluttering? Marie Kondo and her Konmari method recommend asking ‘does this spark joy,’ but many of us need something a bit more practical. Here are 12 decluttering questions to ask yourself when purging and organizing your home. The Konmari method can work very well for some people. But for others, they…
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How to Make a Cheap Grocery List: A Step-by-Step Guide (+10 Money Saving Tricks!)
Ya know when you feel like your budget is stretched to its limits? Then you realize you still have to buy groceries for the month? Believe me, I’ve been there. But through the years, I finally figured out how to make a cheap grocery list. Here are my top tips for making a low-cost basic grocery list and buying food…
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How to Keep Your House Smelling Good All the Time: 23 Fresh Smelling Home Tips
If you’ve ever grumpily thought ‘my house never smells fresh,’ or wondered how to keep your house smelling good all the time, check out these tips! Here are 23 ways to have a fresh smelling home naturally. Start getting compliments on how good your house smells! This post may contain affiliate links. You can view my full disclosure policy here….
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