My inspiration for creating a family stockpile came in the middle of the night. I made a midnight dash to the bathroom to realize at the worst time possible that we were out of toilet paper?definitely not an ideal situation. Ever since that unfortunate incident, I?ve kept a stockpile of household items on hand. The...
Planning a family budget can be a daunting task, especially if you are trying to save money. You might not realize it, but one of the best ways to save money is to cut spending on things that are right in front of you. Take a look around your house to see what items you...
I often find myself in a tough position: I love the finer things in life, but I don?t like spending money. It?s a constant battle between experiencing fun things, having nice things, and spending money. However, it is possible to live luxuriously without breaking your budget. Here are three ways to do it: Movie night....
If you?re anything like me, having a monthly budget can be a little restricting. I know it is helping me in the long run, but sometimes I really want that cute pair of shoes even if I?ve already hit my clothes spending limit for the month. Instead of feeling constrained by your budget, learn to...
When I was in high school, my dad sat me down to teach me how to balance a checkbook. I learned the entire, tedious process and was frustrated the whole time. Luckily, today?s budgeting and money-tracking tools are much better than the (somewhat obsolete) art form of checkbook balancing. With all of my other information...