Spring Break is here! If it’s not in your budget to go somewhere, there are a ton of things you can do at home really inexpensively and still give your kids a break from the routine of school. Here are 20 Spring Break staycation ideas to beat boredom and give you ideas to spend time together! […]
In the busy world we live in, companies are competing for your attention, and that includes restaurants! Many restaurants offer loyalty or rewards programs in an attempt to get your attention, and birthday freebies are a big part of this. You may be surprised at how many restaurants will offer some kind of incentive Note: […]
Before I get into my ideas for smart things to do with your tax refund, I need to share the smartest thing about tax refunds: don’t get one! A tax refund essentially means you’ve been letting the government have your money for the past year. If your refund is substantial, consider adjusting your withholdings or figuring out […]
If you and your family like vegetables, then consider growing them yourselves! Some things aren’t worth growing, but I’ve come up with a list of the vegetables that save the most money to grow. These are also relatively easy to keep alive—many of these you actually have to work to kill them! Keep in mind that […]
Have you ever heard of Pi Day? I don’t know exactly when it started, but March 14 (3/14) is considered Pi Day because of the first three digits of pi: 3.14. It’s not a real holiday, but I always think it can be fun to change things up, and celebrating this “holiday” has lots of […]
People are using ChatGPT for all kinds of things these days, and I’m finding that one of its best uses is to do things that I could do but that it can do much faster. Meal planning is one of those things—but not just any meal planning. I tried making a list of what your […]
Did you know that March 14 is an unofficial holiday? Every year, math lovers around the world like to celebrate Pi Day (3/14) on March 14, because the first three digits of the pi symbol are 3.14. It may not be a real holiday, but it’s a great excuse to celebrate something. I’ve previously shared 14 […]
Every once in a while I like to share simple things I do that I think are part of living a frugal life. Remember that being frugal isn’t just about cutting coupons and getting rock-bottom prices on groceries, although those are great ideas. You may find these frugal choices I made obvious, but the more […]
