Let’s be honest; if we could all have an unlimited amount of money, budgeting would probably be much easier for most of us! However, since only a small percentage of the population has that much money, budgeting is pretty much a necessity for everyone. Although most people must have a budgeting system, not all budgeting methods are a one size fits all type of strategy. When it comes to how to actually make a budget for your household, you have to find the personal budgeting technique that works for YOU! Did you know that there’s more than one way to make… [Read More]
How To Make Money With Your Homemaking Skills
Often when people think of homemakers they don’t think of someone that can truly contribute to the family finances beyond the money saving aspect. But sometimes saving money isn’t enough and we need to or want to be able to bring in some actual income. Besides, in this economy it’s always good to have a side hustle because you never know what can happen to your main source of income! What people fail to remember is that taking care of a home and family uses many skills that are marketable. With a little work you can make money with your… [Read More]
25 Free Budgeting Printables
Knowing where your money goes each month is key to staying organized and on top of your budget! There are apps that you can use to track your budget, but I like using the pen and paper method. It makes me feel more connected to how much money I actually have to work with. That’s why I use a budget binder to track my expenses, my debt snowball, payment due dates, my meal plan, and other financial forms. You could buy an already made up budget binder, but there are so many different ways to set up budgeting printables. You… [Read More]
Money Saving Tips You Can Use Every Month
There are plenty of ways to to save money each month that are practical and that anyone can do if they set their mind to it. I thought I’d share some money saving tips that my family uses all the time to live within our means. No matter what your income level, I’m sure everyone can benefit from these tips that help you stretch your income! Money Saving Tips You Can Use Every Month 1. Enjoy being at home & Stay home! You don’t have to go somewhere to have a good time. Make staying home something you and your… [Read More]
13 Unique Ways To Save Money
Are you tired of being in debt? Maybe you just want to save some money for something special. Well, there are many ways you can save a bit of cash that may not be your ordinary way to save money! Ways to cut the budget that people don’t normally think of. Here are 13 unique ways to save money that you can implement right now: I’ve tried to think of ways to save money that aren’t the norm for most people! Just remember, it doesn’t have to be forever. You can make budget cuts and implement these ideas for the short… [Read More]
21 Frugal Living Tips To Try This Year
Like so many people, we have fallen off the frugality wagon for a number of reasons and need to get back on! I made this list of frugal living tips to try this year for myself but thought I’d share it with you in case you need help getting back on track too! Here are 21 great frugal living tips to try this year! 1. Understand that it’s going to take effort – there’s no easy way around it. Sometimes I get tired of figuring out how to make my food budget stretch, or I don’t want to take the time to… [Read More]
