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Category: Cheap living

  • 12 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Vacation at Home

    That dream vacation to the beach, theme park, or quiet mountain retreat might be out of reach right now, but that doesn’t mean you should just plow through the year at work, letting your vacation days go to waste. Studies show again and again that stepping away from work can translate into all kinds of […]

  • The Importance of the Decision-Making Process

    Decisions, decisions, decisions Every day we make dozens of important decisions. COVID-19, the subsequent lockdown, working from home, and schools being closed/open/closed/open, have worn us down. We just want to tick items off our list to stop the agitation. We’re all tired! Decision fatigue refers to the deteriorating quality of decisions made by an individual […]

  • Dollar Store Joy

    Holidays and special days have taken on more meaning for me while sheltering in place. I’ve had a lot more time to watch the news, keep up with the numbers surrounding the virus, and have my heart touched with stories of people affected by COVID-19. Being four states away from my elderly dad made Father’s […]

  • 5 Ways to Trim Your Water Bill

    Summer is prime time for hefty water bills. Are you experiencing sticker shock from your family’s water usage and looking for ways to trim your water bill? As we go about their lives, the average American uses about 80 to 100 gallons of water per day. The average home is a water guzzler too. It […]

  • 6 Frugal Ways to Enjoy Your Summer While Social Distancing

    This is certainly a different type of  Summer than any of us have ever experienced. For many people, the images of Summer fun in their mind include crowded theme parks, packed out beaches, enjoying blockbuster movies, and eating out. While many of these more expensive and traditional summer activities may not be in the cards […]

  • 4 Ways To Save Money With Spring Cleaning

    After a long winter inside, most of us are eager to spruce up our homes. In fact, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s National Cleaning Survey, 77% of Americans spend time spring cleaning every year, taking an average of six days to get their homes in order. The survey is focused on actual cleaning — […]

  • Is Eating Out Impacting Your Financial Success?

    If you want to cut your expenses, one obvious place to start is evaluating whether eating out is impacting your financial success. Whether it’s ordering a pizza on a Friday night or picking up a burger for lunch on a Wednesday, the average American household spends $3,154 on eating out, or on food away from […]

  • How to Throw a Fun, Frugal Super Bowl Party

    I have a confession: I know nothing about football. As in, not a single thing. Sure, I know what a touchdown is, but that’s about it. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that I don’t even know who’s currently in the playoffs as we head towards the Super Bowl in a few […]

  • Last Minute, Inexpensive DIY Halloween Costumes

    It’s that time of year again – the leaves are falling, the air is cooling off, and soon, little ghosts and goblins will be roaming the streets on Halloween night. It’s always exciting for kids and adults alike to come up with a new costume every Halloween, but face it – costumes can be expensive! […]

  • Do You Live in a Food Desert? 5 Ways To Still Eat Healthy on a Budget

    The corner grocery store where you can pop in for an affordable gallon of milk and a bunch of bananas doesn’t exist anymore in many communities across the country. More and more neighborhoods sit squarely in a so-called “food desert,” areas in small towns to big cities where there is little to no access to […]

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