Having nothing to do with frugality, I created this printable for myself. I use it as a reverse to-do list so I can see all the things I do each day, that I might forget, that I’m proud of. We rarely give ourselves enough credit, especially when we’re experiencing depression, trauma or burnout and struggling. […]
How to Protect Yourself Financially as a Stay at Home Mom
Preview: This article provides strategies on how to protect yourself financially as a stay at home mom. Economic dependence is risky and making financial choices while raising kids is crucial. In a creaky rocking chair I cradled my six-week-old son. His white-blonde hair glowed from the July sun beaming into the windows of the apartment, […]
How to Do a No Spend Month (And Still Have a Life!)
Sitting down to work my December budget, a feeling of dread came over me. While I normally look forward to this monthly ritual, a budget meeting with myself as a single mom, my income for November was considerably lower than the months previous. That meant I had less to work with for December. Financial anxiety, […]
Mommy’s Little Digital Helper: How to Use AI to Save Time and Money
Preview: How to use A.I. to save time and money as a busy mom. From meal planning and budgeting to helping with kids homework and resume building, meet your own personal assistant. Standing before the open fridge door, my jaw set, I’m determined not to exceed my monthly grocery budget. To accomplish my goal, I’ll […]
Friday flâner: all the freebies
Well this is fun. I have two freebies to tell you about today. One: I decided to make my Making Money Blogging course, formerly $47, free. Click on the image below to access it! Two: I also made my ebook, The Temporary Tightwad: How to Radically Reduce Spending, Meet a Money Goal, and Change Your […]
Five Frugal Things: food edition
Do you ever feel discouraged or bored on your frugal journey? I do sometimes. For this reason, I love reading roundups of frugal activities. They inspire me with new ideas to save money and keep me on the path. Sharing them with you also keeps me accountable, so thanks for reading! This post contains affiliate […]
Five Frugal Things (homeowner edition)
1: I avoided costly washing machine repair Because eight people use it, the washing machine stays busy. When my Whirlpool front-loader stopped draining properly, I determined to fix it myself instead of calling a service person. Thanks to Google, I learned that the error code flashing on the digital display meant that the drain hose […]
Thrifty therapy: How to save money on mental health care
Investing in my mental health has been non-negotiable as I heal from Religious Trauma Syndrome, but I’ve also had to be mindful of my budget, especially as a divorced mom with five kids still at home. Note, the most important tip is the very last, so don’t skip it! Disclaimer: I am in no way […]
30 Days of Beans
I love a good monthlong challenge and have done quite a few through the years. For the next month, I’m going to do 30 days of beans – eating some type of legume as my protein source for at least one meal each day. A month is just long enough to establish new habits, but […]
Eat the Freezer Challenge
When my small (apartment-sized even though I live in a large house with a ton of people) freezer looks like this, it’s time for an eat the freezer challenge. Not only can I get my freezer cleaned out, but I can save some money on groceries this week too. One of the ways I’ve been […]