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 […]
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Down with evil laundry detergent measuring cup!
A post in the No Spend Summer Challenge series… I think the scalawags who make laundry detergent (and therefore, 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 state that for a normal-sized load, you should fill the cup […]
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 […]
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 […]
Think inside the box (truck)
I love reading stories like this. They restore my faith in humankind, for one. In a world filled with people who would rather whine about their situation or demand the government fix their problems, here’s a guy who decided to take personal responsibility (radical!) and live in a box truck to save money. Because of […]
Lower electric bill in summer
A No Spend Challenge update! How to have a lower electric bill in summer. I just checked our electric bill and … it’s $150 LESS than this month it was last summer! Is this the best way to lower your electric bill? It sure is simple. How did I do it? I kept the thermostat […]
Carl Richards, author and financial planner, approves of my No-Spend Summer
I found Carl Richards’ articles on the New York Times website and have been enjoying reading through them. Carl is a certified financial planner and author of two books, both of which I’m reading at the moment, courtesy of my local library. Richards excels at making financial principles very simple. So simple they can be […]
Patience is an essential principle in frugality
This summer my family is doing a No Spend Challenge to boost our savings (we’re buying a house in February). Books are a line item in the budget. For reals. So I’m always on the lookout for ways to feed my information addiction on the cheap. This morning I checked my email to find a […]
5 Frugal Things
A No Spend Challenge update! This summer we’re saving for a down payment on a home, so I’ve been documenting black-belt frugal tactics. The back-to-school deals are aplenty this week. I headed to OfficeMax to take advantage (because an important principle of frugality is planning ahead) of penny deals. My younger girls go through crayons […]