Relaxation comes in many diffrent forms. Some people love a great spa day, while others can enjoy a quiet day reading in the park. The fact is, that we all need to slow down and relax from time to time. While some activities cost money, not everything does. Skip the expensive spa day, and try […]
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Things I Upcycle Into Dog Toys
I always joke that my dog is in charge of the recyclables in my home. This started with my previous dog. She loved to wake up every morning and walk over to the recycling bin to see what fun stuff might be in there for her to chew up. So, I started paying close attention […]
Favorite Frugal Living Quotes
I always find quotes inspirational. Sure, sometimes they’re a bit cheesy. However, sometimes they really stop me in my tracks and make me think about things with a fresh perspective. This can keep me on track with my goals and aligned with my values. So, with that in mind, here are some of my favorite […]
Common Household Items You Can Live Without
After Christmas, you will bring new goodies into your home. Right around the new year, it will be time to make room for those items in your space. That means you need to get rid of the old stuff, but what should you trash and what should you keep? If you’re finding it difficult to […]
Learning to Ask For Financial Help
I’ve never found it easy to talk about money. Most of us have some kind of issues with this in the American culture, although those issues vary widely depending on your personal financial psychology. For myself, I’ve mostly just dealt with all of my money all on my own forever. However, I’m learning how to […]
5 Things Always Worth The Cost to Me (And 5 Things That Aren’t)
As adults with finite resources, we have to make decisions about how we want to spend our money. After all, we only have a certain amount in the budget. Therefore, we have to decide how to spend it. Here are five things that I always think are worth my money. Moreover, here are another five […]
Paying For Junk Removal – I Did It Again
I have a confession to make. I hired a junk removal service yet again. If you’ve followed my writing for awhile, then you know that this is one of my weak spots. There are so many free ways to get rid of junk. Nevertheless, I keep paying people to take mine away. I’m embarrassed by […]
Can You Make Money by Bounty Hunting?
I’m the first to admit that I constantly dream of other jobs that I could do. It’s not that I don’t enjoy my job. In fact, I love my job. However, I have a wild imagination. Therefore, I’m always curious about what other jobs are like. Moreover, I know that there are a lot of […]
Dealing With Homeowners Insurance After a Pipe Bursts
A pipe burst at my parents’ house last week. It erupted in the middle of the night. Therefore, by the time that they noticed it, several rooms were steeped in water. They needed to immediately remove some of their belongings and begin to pull up the carpet. However, they also needed to deal with their […]
How Many Dimes Can Fit in a Standard-Sized Mason Jar
There are many different ways to store your extra coins. I put mine in little sundae cups. Then, when the cups are filled, I roll them into wrappers and take them to the bank. Similarly, many people fill mason jars with coins. If you want to know how much extra money you have, then it […]