It’s a story we’ve all heard or even experienced—you are ready to save money, live a more simple life, and enjoy being frugal, but your hubby isn’t on board. He fees restricted that you’re being unreasonable. Being on the same page financially is very important! I am the saver and my husband Jon is the spender. In the end it has turned out to be a good balance for our family, but that doesn’t make it easy all the time. {Read More}

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Maybe you’ve been trying to live a frugal lifestyle for a while but you don’t feel like you’re saving any money, or maybe you’re so stressed out about saving money that you’re not enjoying life. Some of the advice you’ve read may be misleading. Let us bust these five frugal myths for you! 1. Always buy in bulk You followed this advice and now you have a guest room full of dry pasta, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Buying in {Read More}

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If you walk through the game aisle at your local superstore, you may get the impression that your board games just aren’t cool if you don’t update them every few years. Game night can get expensive if you buy a new game every week! Use these tips during your next game night to save your budget. Snacks and drinks If you order pizza or Chinese in, you’re looking at a minimum of $20 to $30. Instead, make pizza together as {Read More}

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Finally! Your mom, a friend, or a trusted babysitter has offered to take the kids for a night while you and your hubby hit the town for a night out. But, since you can’t find anything in your budget, you end up staying in or doing something neither of you really cares for. Don’t let this be you! Use these 5 fun date night ideas to make your next date one to remember. Have an adventure…or at least pretend to {Read More}

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