It’s the end of a month, and as I did in my January Budget Recap, I find it helpful to check in at the end of the month to see how the month went and if there is any tweaking I need to do before a new month is underway. If you don’t have a […]
Sometimes we can feel like our house needs a facelift, but renovations can come in the $1000s of dollars and usually aren’t something we can do quickly or spontaneously. Thankfully, there are so many ways you can upgrade your house in small ways without breaking the bank. And you can do it yourself without hiring […]
Spring is the time to plant vegetables and flowers for a beautiful summer garden. Whether you have a few small container planters, raised garden beds or a row garden tilled and ready to go, there’s something for everyone to plant this spring! Depending on where you live, some things aren’t going to grow well if […]
A few years ago I decided to start using the Acorns app to help us get more money in savings and investments. With no pain on our part (meaning we never even notice the amounts moved to savings) we’ve saved over $3,000 so far!! Acorns is a savings & investment program that helps you make small […]
My kids go through phases of eating a banana a day and acting like bananas don’t exist, so fairly often I find myself with a lot of super ripe bananas and need to come up with something to do with them. I have another recipe for chocolate banana bread, which is delicious, but I had […]
We have a Costco membership, which means we can get rotisserie chickens for $4.99 each. Sam’s Club has similar prices! Every time I go to Costco, I pick up a few, strip the meat from the bones and freeze the chicken for future use. There are so many ways you can use the chicken and […]
If you are a homeowner, you know there’s always something to spend money on. Repairing, upgrading, and improving all cost money. As a result, I’m sure you’re always interested in ways to be more frugal! If you’re a frugal homeowner, figuring out how to DIY pest control is a great way to save money. You […]
Have you ever seen recipes call for brown butter? Brown butter takes the flavor in recipes to a new level, but it’s actually super simple to make. You’re basically cooking butter until the milk solids caramelize, creating a super rich, nutty, and caramel-y butter that’s great for desserts and more. How To Do It: -Melt […]
