Most Wonderful Time Of the Year!
“It’s the most wonderful time…. of the YEAR!” Hope you sang that, just like I did. For many, this holiday season is NOT the most wonderful time of the year. Many of us have this nostalgia attached to the holidays, and we want...
The Ultimate How To Guide On Spending Freezes
A spending freeze, a low spend, a no spend challenge, a spending vacation, whatever you want to call it. I’m here to tell you what they are, how they work, and why you should be doing them. What Is A Spending Freeze? You may or may not have...
How we Rationalize Spending and Ways to Stop
Does your bank account balance got you feeling down? Wondering how your credit card bill got so high? Wishing you knew a way to say “No” to yourself, when it comes to spending money? Saving money is not always an easy task, especially if you are used to...
The 7 Downsides to Frugal Living
Choosing to live a more frugal life, has many great benefits. I personally enjoy less financial stress, meeting my goals and having money to invest for my future to name a few. However with many great things, there is always a catch. I have compiled a list of some...
11 Surprising Benefits of Frugal Living
For most people, buying less and cutting costs does not sound like a very thrilling way of life. But I’m here to show you some of the surprising benefits that frugal living can have. Some of these benefits take some time, and effort, but I believe are worth it. Once...
Should You Pay Down Debt or Save Money? | Tips to do BOTH!
Let’s start with the age old question: Should I save money or pay down debt? The answer is yes. Yes to BOTH. We all know the importance of saving money. We also know that we should focus on becoming debt-free. But which one should you do first? Opinions...
7 Frugal Habits I do Daily to Save Money and You Should Too
There are hundreds of frugal habits listed on the internet, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time, and actually work. I have tried many frugal habits over the years, and have adopted several into my daily routine. I am always interested to see what...
25+ Thoughtful and Frugal Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Father’s day is just around the corner. It is time to start thinking about what to get Dad (even though he said he doesn’t want anything). It can be hard to find that one gift to show Dad, you care, all while staying in budget. I have put together a list...
50+ Fun, Low Cost Date Ideas For Spring
50+ Fun, Low Cost Date Ideas For Spring Spring has sprung! 🌼 The snow has finally melted, the sun is shining, and love is in the air! I can not think of a better way to enjoy the warmer weather, than with your better half. Me and my Fiancé Andrew...
25+ Thoughtful and Frugal Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is fast approaching, and the search for the perfect gift is on. It can be hard to find that one gift to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her, all while staying in budget. I have put together a list of frugal gift ideas for Mother’s...
What Does “Living Below Your Means” ACTUALLY Mean?| 10+ Ways to Help You Live Below Your Means
What Does Living Below Your Means ACTUALLY Mean? | 10+ Ways to Help You Live Below Your Means We hear it all the time. To save money, it is best to ‘Live below your means’. Or Save money by ‘Living within your means’. You may be asking yourself:...
I'm Connie, an avid saver, who enjoys making my dollars stretch.
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