This summer, with a house full of “teen scene” and girls who would rather walk across hot coals than be seen with their mother at the local pool, I am experiencing a bit more freedom. I’m letting go of my ro
It is also important to examine your frugal habits to make sure that they are indeed worth it. For example, if you are driving 10 minutes out of your way to save a few dollars on gas, it probably isn't worth your timeorthe extra mileage on your car. ...
“You wouldn’t believe it,” she said. “The gifts had the kids’ names on them and were just right for their ages and there were even gifts for me. We can’t figure out who might have done that. I know it couldn’t have been you but why wouldn’t someone leave their name so...
1. Shop less often. When i was at my best, i only let myself shop one morning a week to do everything. This forced me to plan ahead, and not be frivolous. I had a grocery list and a set amount in cash, and went to the flea market first (which had fresh veggies too) and ab...
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Create menu boards. These can be bought as gifts or by restaurants and cafés. Add some blackboard paint and sell your boards with chalk to make them more attractive to buyers. 10. Pallet Furniture Pallets can be used to build outdoor furniture and even beds. You can even craft shoe hold...
I made almost $1,800 in under 3 months with zero outgoings, My clients have already been referring me to friends. I feel so empowered. In fact,for the first time in years I recently bought my husband his first Father’s Day gift with money I earned!Susie’s wealth of knowledge and ...
One of the YouTube videos that I watched stressed the importance of not under estimating comfort. So I thought to myself, what are the minimal things that I need in order to feel comfy and tried to plan around that. One other thing I thought would be ‘better’ for me, would be the...
There's dirt, hard work, grease under the fingernails, laughter, spats, gypsum dust freaking everywhere, toddler talk, sweat, and happiness. I don't wish to live in anyone else's life, nor am I ashamed of who or what we are. I don't want to fit in, but I don't necessarily ...
Over 10 years, not so much. If you don’t believe me, listen to RIT. There is no snowball in FIRE. There’s a general rule about investment. By the time you read it in the papers, it’s too late. Beware Greeks bearing gifts. It’s going to be a tough ask for somebody ...