5 Semi-Hippie Things I Do to Save Money
So maybe you’ve heard (or perhaps you’re tired of hearing) … we’re getting out of debt. Not just kinda sorta …
Budgeting
How to Budget When You’re In Complete Survival Mode
If you are exhausted by a financial mess, or not sure what the first right step is, this post is …
The Simplest Way to Stick to a Grocery Budget (Even With Crazy Inflation)
I’ve been using this simple grocery budget tracking method for years!! It’s legitimately useful while you’re actually in the store, …
Pros & Cons of Zero Based Budgeting (and a Flexible Alternative)
If you have tried to budget and failed, you know what I mean when I say, budgeting can be so …
47 Essential Foods for a Cheap, Healthy Grocery List
Today, I’m going to tell you exactly what you need to make a cheap grocery list that your family will …
10 Specific Questions to Ask Insurance When Pregnant
Wondering what specific questions to ask your insurance company once you get pregnant!? You’re in the right place! Our first …
Cash Flowing Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, and I’m already hearing people joke about putting Christmas on their credit card. In the past, I’ve …
10 Reasons YNAB is Worth the Money: Review for You Need a Budget
YNAB is by far, our favorite online budgeting tool for tracking spending and money management. YNAB costs $99/ year, and …
How to Tell if You Have a Serious Spending Problem
People often feel like they don’t have enough money. Often, people think the solution to their financial problems is making …
6 Ways to Avoid More Debt When You’re Paying Off Debt | ‘Cuz Life Happens
The thing about paying off debt is – life still happens while you’re trying to get out of debt. In …
How To Save Money on Groceries: 10 Simple Ideas & NO Coupons
I recently wrote about how I got sloppy at budgeting towards the end of my pregnancy with our 3rd baby. Especially …
In Which a Mom/Finance Blogger Makes Excuses for Sucking at Budgeting
My dear friends, readers & budget nerds, I have a confession to make: I have sucked at sticking to our …
Skip Spouse Gifts for a Year
If you’re accustomed to exchanging extravagant gifts with your spouse, skipping gifts for a year may seem extreme. But, hey, when …
How to Stop Impulsive Spending
I recently read “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg. Besides being full of fascinating insight about the habits of …
Why It Doesn’t Work to Check Your Budget Once a Month
For a long time, Ben and I would sit down at the end of every month and look at our …
Free Spreadsheet: How Much Does a Baby Cost? (Less Than You Think!)
When we got pregnant with our first baby, I was a private piano teacher making approximately $26,000/ year (before taxes) …
Budgeting 101 #5: How to Actually Stick to a Budget
This is the 5th post in an ongoing series called “Budgeting 101.” You can START THE ENTIRE SERIES WITH POST …
How to Meal Plan & Grocery Shop Once a Month
I mentioned in a recent post that I’ve grown to love meal planning and grocery shopping for the whole month …
Cutting Costs at Christmas
I love this time of year. From right before Thanksgiving all the way through New Year’s. I love how simple …
Why I Love Grocery Shopping Once a Month
Let’s talk grocery shopping. Granted, not the most exciting of topics, but something we do a lot. So, worth talking about …