5 Ways to Find Contentment
“You really need to do something about this tiny bathroom. You should have Pat make you a bigger one and then sell this house and a get a better one so you can get a better car.” Her words shocked Continue reading...
We live off $52k a year. And no, we’re not broke even with a small income.
Let's just cut to the chase. We live off my husband's income of roughly $52,000 a year. I say "roughly" because his regular paychecks actually equal $40,125.83 a year because after taxes come out Continue reading...
Budget Friendly Ways to Meal Plan Around Inflation
I know, I know, meal planning is no fun. But it's also no secret that meal planning is a HUGE budget saver! Especially during these times of inflation and rising grocery prices, it's important that we Continue reading...
How to Budget for a Family Vacation
Vacations can be expensive. Doesn't matter if you're solo traveling or you're traveling with your whole family - vacations cost a lot. And throw in inflation and before you know it, your vacation can Continue reading...
How to Increase Your Income to Combat Inflation
I know, I know, inflation is the talk of the land but let's chat about what we can do to make more money. Why? Because sometimes the only way to defeat the rising tide of costs everywhere is to Continue reading...
How to Save Money on Groceries (Despite Rising Costs)
Last week I cried on the drive home from the grocery store. I had spent what used to be our grocery budget for an entire month back in 2019 on just one week's worth of groceries! The struggle was that Continue reading...
How to Stick to Your Summer Budget to Reduce Spending this Summer
Summer is almost here! And if your month of May is anything like mine it probably feels more like Maycember - another December with 50 million things to do and you feel like you're running at Continue reading...
5 Ways to Keep Inflation from Destroying Your Finances
I feel the pinch too. We had to up our grocery budget and our fuel budget. We even upped the thermostat (here in Georgia we already got the AC blowing). But believe it or not, inflation doesn't Continue reading...
Our Super Small Master Bathroom Remodel – On a Budget!
We bought our house eleven years ago and even though we originally had to remodel the home when we bought it, it's now been over a decade since it was last remodeled. This is the joys of Continue reading...
Fighting about money? How to get on the same page financially.
One of the questions I'm asked about often is "how do I get my spouse on the same page financially"? And even though I wish there was an easy one-size-fits-all answer here, there's not. The reality Continue reading...
What I should know about homeowners insurance.
This past week friends of ours lost their home and their beloved pets to a house fire. Their entire house burned to the ground. Thankfully, they and their four children are safe but they will now need Continue reading...
