May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. What would you do with an extra $2,500 in your bank account? Pay off a credit card? Take the family on vacation? Do a home renovation project? It’s fun to think about what you would do with a small windfall. But it’s a lot harder to […]
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15+ Fast Dinner Ideas to Stop Blowing Your Budget on Takeout!
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. May was a whirlwind of activity for our family. In addition to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, both my son and I have our birthdays in May. Pretty much every weekend was booked with fun outings and family gatherings. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE […]
Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers: Under $25 Gift Guides
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Note: all items were $25 or less as of original publication date. In my last post, I talked about how my family is scaling back for Christmas this year and why. As I mentioned then, over the next few weeks I plan to do […]
Save Money on Coffee: No Sacrifice Needed!
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. It seems like every personal finance or budget blog discusses how you should give up your fancy (and expensive) coffee habit. And it makes sense. If you spend $5 per workday on a latte, that adds up to $25 a week, $100 a month, and $1,200 […]
Compostable K-cups? Yes, please!
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. One of the major themes of this blog is wasting less. But it’s also one of the themes I’ve spent the least time on. Today that changes. This post is also going to be a bit different because it’s devoted to one specific product. […]