My No Spend Summer Challenge is officially over. We’re well over half way to our savings goal. For a number of reasons, we’ve decided to stay put for another six months. So in about half that time, we’ll begin looking for a house in earnest. This is a temporary goal that requires some sacrifice, however, I’m […]
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5 frugal things
1 – Today I went to the local kid’s consignment shop to get Josiah a few shirts. I had a pieces to sell to them as well. We arrived before the store opened and stood outside waiting. Another mom was also waiting and she had several large containers full of girl’s clothing. I asked her […]
Frugal Lady: a day in the life
[An update in the No Spend Summer Challenge series, in which I document black-belt frugal tactics I employ to save for a down payment on a home. To assist the unaccustomed, an asterisk * appears next to frugal activities.] Today, two fellow frugal lady bloggers and I decided to write about what a typical day in […]
5 Frugal Things
The last couple of times I placed an Amazon order, I took advantage of the free “no-rush” shipping so I could have a free credit for digital stuff. One of the things I ordered? More Bonne Maman jelly. My family loves it. It isn’t cheaper than jelly from ALDI, but… the jars and lids are […]
Down with evil laundry detergent measuring cup!
A post in the No Spend Summer Challenge series… I think scalawags who make laundry detergent (and therefore, laundry detergent measuring cups) intentionally make it difficult to figure out how much of the stuff to use. Can anyone relate? The instructions on the bottle clearly state that for a normal-sized load, you should fill the […]
July budget meeting and savings update
A No Spend Challenge update; my family is saving for a down payment on a home (closing in February!). Hubby and I had our budget meeting yesterday, as we always do at the end of each month. A couple of things I’ve learned about budgets along the way: A budget is a living, breathing thing. […]
5 Frugal Things
1) I needed a few household items so I placed a Grove order: bulk Castile soap (for hands and all-purpose cleaning) and bulk dish soap. I had a $30 credit so my stuff was only $2 plus they included a free girly organic soap. I love this company. 2) I reviewed a book I read […]
A few posts on no-spend challenges
If you’re inspired to launch your own fiscal freeze, here are a few noteworthy folks doing a no-spend challenge that offer great tips. The Mom on Purpose is doing a YEAR-long spending freeze. Whew, I’m not worthy. LivingWellSpendingLess hosted several no-spend challenges in October. In 4 years, over 100,000 people participated, so she turned the challenge […]
Disclosure: I went to IKEA
A No Spend Challenge update. This summer we’re saving for a down payment on a home, and I’m documenting my black-belt frugality moves. IKEA antics from a previous trip. We didn’t buy any flat packed furniture this time. I’ve been staying out of stores as much as possible unless there was some incredible deal I […]
2 years without shopping
I enjoyed this article by Cait Flanders about her two-year shopping ban. (She also had a list of exceptions as I do with my No-Spend Summer. She allowed herself to purchase truly needed things or replacements for worn-out items.) Her post even lists every single thing she purchased during the shopping ban. Cait says that […]