Being frugal sometimes means a little bit of effort on your part. I know you may not want to hear that, but it's true. If you are dedicated to putting some money in the bank, then a little effort will be necessary. Just keep your eye on the goal, make a visual aid if you… Continue reading Frugal’13: Make It Yourself
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Frugal ’13: Vacation on a dime
Vacationing can be a time when debt is amassed and we find ourselves wanting to have things 'just so' no matter what the cost. I found that to be true for me as well. Thankfully, I had examples in my life that taught me that having fun on vacation does not have to break the… Continue reading Frugal ’13: Vacation on a dime
Frugal ’13: Budgeting
This week I would like to talk about budgeting. Again, I know, like the post Watching Pennies, making a budget sounds very dull and time consuming. But to steal a phrase from Dave Ramsey "you don't have time not to make a budget."Budgeting sounds complicated, but all you are doing with budgeting is making 2… Continue reading Frugal ’13: Budgeting
Frugal ’13: Fashion on a Shoestring
When it comes to fashion, I bat a '0' every time. My 'style' is anything that I think goes with jeans 😉 I used to be a WalMart clearance rack shopper until 2003 when I met Jamie. She and I experienced Seminary life together, but I was always amazed at how well she dressed on… Continue reading Frugal ’13: Fashion on a Shoestring
Frugal ’13: Watching Pennies
The subject this week in Frugal 2013 is watching your pennies. Oh I know it, it's really not much fun, but let me tell you that keeping track of your money is a big deal and that is how you keep it in the bank instead of flushing it down a hole.In order to track… Continue reading Frugal ’13: Watching Pennies
Frugal in 2013
A few ladies I happen to read on a regular basis are doing a series that I have been wanting to do for months now. They are sharing their ideas for being frugal this year. It happens to be a subject dear to my heart as I watch so many people around me struggling to… Continue reading Frugal in 2013