ramblings of a reluctant homemaker
As the oldest of seven kids, I learned early in life how to shop frugally. I watch prices, buy store brands, plan meals based on sales, and try to avoid impulse purchases. And yet, even with that experience, shopping smart
Read More Why Shopping Frugally Is Harder Than It Used to Be
Trying a no-spend February? Great idea, but actually sticking to it is the hard part. This Buy Nothing Month survival guide breaks the challenge down into simple, realistic steps so you don’t burn out by week two or “accidentally” buy
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If you missed Part 1, check out The January Money Reset: Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Cash. For part 2, we’ll pick up where we left off and start with Step 4 in the reset process. A January
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Every year, I play the same game with myself: how long can I avoid turning on the heat? Not because I enjoy shivering, but because I know what happens to my budget when I do. It feels like running the
Read More How to Keep Heating Bills Down During the Coldest Month
January. The month when your credit card statements arrive looking like a horror story and your bank account whispers, “Really? You spent what?” Between holiday gifts, festive feasts, and “just one more” sale item, your wallet may feel like it
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