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Frugal Christmas Ideas for Any Budget
Don't pull out your credit card for Christmas shopping just yet! I know it's a little early for all of these Christmas posts BUT I have good reasons to get your prepared for the holidays. If you want to have a more frugal Christmas this year, keep reading! Frugal living applies to all areas of our life: home, work, eating, our child, even the holidays and family events. Whether you have decided to live frugally all year, or just want to have a frugal Christmas (or just more budget friendly) you've made an awesome decision to read this post. I promise.
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Pantry Inventory – Why Every Family Should Do It!
Pantry inventory sounds really boring, right? I'm not going to put sugar on this one, because you're right, it is not super exciting. The great thing about taking an inventory of your pantry is that it allows you to save SO MUCH money.
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Frugal Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks
The end of every year brings a surge of spending in most household budgets. More family gatherings means more food is consumed. The holidays require gifts (by today’s consumer standards) for everyone in your family. And goodness, this Thanksgiving dinner ought to be better than last year! Even though the hope of a frugal Thanksgiving dinner seems out of reach, I assure you that it is indeed possible. My husband and I have hosted Thanksgiving at our home twice now. Both times in was increasingly stressful for us, but it was so worth it. And we didn’t spend much more than our regular grocery budget to host a frugal Thanksgiving.…
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10 Minimalism TED Talks to Inspire Spending Less
Minimalism is a way of life for many people and the movement continues to grow. A more minimalist lifestyle can influence many areas of your life: home, schedule, stress level, and even finances. When you buy less and purchase with intent, you often times spend less money. That method of intentional living echos across these 10 minimalism TED Talks that will inspire you to spend less.
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How Much Should I Spend This Christmas?
We’re all consumers here. And almost all of us get the instant gratification of spending money. We especially enjoy it when we purchase gifts for others. The thought of Oh, they’re going to love this! Runs through our minds at every purchase and makes us feel like a gift-giving superhero. But are you wondering how much you can afford to spend this Christmas?
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How to Budget for Christmas
The holidays are meant to be spent family and the ones you love. Not stressing out about how much you’ve spent on gifts for them. I am all too guilty of overspending during the holidays. If you’re like me, you need an easier way to stay on budget. This budgeting process is like magic. It’s quick AND it’s easy. While list-making and budgeting aren’t revolutionary processes, they will make your life simpler and stress-free. Plus, you’ll feel rewarded when you see your account balance and how much money you saved. That’s exactly why I love this budgeting system for the holidays.Â
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How to Prepare for a Busy Holiday Season
Labor Day marks the beginning of fall for most people. The heat may still be there, but let's face it: we're all ready for football, leggings, and pumpkin spiced everything. Football season blends into Halloween, Halloween into Thanksgiving, and before you realize it Christmas is here! Take a deep breath. I have a few things to help take the burden off of your shoulders!
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How to Live Well on One Income + 6 Tips to Make it Work
The decision to go from two incomes down to one income is HUGE. How to live well on one income is only one broad question in the greater scheme of things. Don't think that one day you'll just wake up and decide you're quitting your job. It is much, much more than that. Losing your job involuntarily is one thing - quitting is another. See how we did it.
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Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons
Couponer or not, most people look to save money on their monthly grocery bill. Next to our mortgage, the money we spend on groceries is the second biggest expense. Month after month, I struggle to get the total lower. But then I found a few hacks that brought it to a manageable, all-time low.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2019 for the Frugal
I love Amazon Prime! That's why Amazon's Prime Day is announced (July 15-16 2019) I plan ahead. But, shouldn't a money-saving-minimalist not purchase anything on Prime Day? The answer is yes and no. While there are great deals to be had on Amazon, there are a few things to keep in mind before you get too click-happy. Buyer's remorse can set in hard over the next few days. Plan carefully and you won't regret a thing!
Save. Live. Be Minimal.
