Earn, Save & Live Smart
All across the country, temperatures are dropping as winter settles in. As we collectively focus on staying warm, many of us worry about the extra cost of heating our homes through the chilly months ahead. Good news for our wallets: unlike air conditioning during summer—which is a necessity where I live—heat doesn’t have to add … Read more
Long gone are the days when parents felt obligated to pay for their child’s wedding. Most young couples aren’t so young anymore either, and according to Time (@TIME), people usually marry in their late twenties or early thirties. At this age, couples are covering most (if not all) of their own expenses. With all the other … Read more
Dealing with restless young children can try the patience of a saint, especially during the long winter break. That’s why I encourage my kids to use their imagination to play games. Aside from letting me get work or chores done, the creativity involved in these games can help boost their intelligence. The kids are still young, so sometimes … Read more
Let’s face it: winter can get boring. Between hazardous road conditions that keep us indoors and weather that makes a lot of activities impossible, many of us find ourselves holed up at home with restless children. Cabin fever is a real problem, but what’s a frugal family to do? Whether it’s just you or your whole … Read more
I not only keep track of our family’s appointments and activities, I also need to organize our finances. A printed planner can help me keep track of those things, but it’s not as organized or creative as a bullet journal. With a printed planner, I can keep track of their daily activities and write down what was spent … Read more
Have you ever read a blog and wondered how the writer could possibly make money doing this? A few years ago, I decided to find out and began a blog of my own. It turned out to be a profitable whim, as blogging is now my main job, one I can do anywhere. I’ve blogged … Read more
It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has a partner or friend on speed dial for emergency retail store runs. Luckily, there are lots of … Read more
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up and pass them around while my grandfather reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. As a child, I … Read more
If you’ve had enough of the same decorations every December, then you must try these giant Christmas light balls. These brightly lit globes will surely bring a festive touch to your front yard. You can also set them up on your balcony, patio, window, or doorway. Smaller versions can be hung on trees for a unique light display. You can mix … Read more
Do you love your job? I love mine. It’s the best job I’ve ever had. I write for a living, something I have been passionate about since I was old enough to properly hold a pen. Plus, I get to do it from the comfort of my own home. When I started out a few years … Read more