Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget

Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget

The first step to getting your financial life together is to create a budget. Many people have no idea where their money is going. How can you reach your financial goals if you have no clue what you’re spending your money on? A budget is “telling your...
25 Ways to Live Intentionally & Design a Life You Love

25 Ways to Live Intentionally & Design a Life You Love

When I was younger, I didn’t live with intention. I didn’t put a lot of thought into my decisions. Instead, I did things because “that’s what everyone does”. Doing what was considered “normal” led me on a path toward...
Am I an Extreme Cheapskate? 9 Things I’ll NEVER Do to Save Money

Am I an Extreme Cheapskate? 9 Things I’ll NEVER Do to Save Money

I’m VERY frugal, and my husband would probably even tell you that I’m an extreme cheapskate. I’m currently on a three year spending ban, I drive an 18 year old car, and I live in my parents’ basement. There are plenty of crazy things I’d be willing to do in the name...
10 Money Saving Grocery Hacks You Haven’t Thought of

10 Money Saving Grocery Hacks You Haven’t Thought of

Frugality comes naturally to me, so I generally save money pretty easily.  The one area where I tend to overspend is grocery shopping. I hate cooking and eat a lot of microwaveable/prepackaged meals. As you can imagine, this is not cheap!  I’ve been working on...
5 Free Money Making Apps You’ve Never Heard of

5 Free Money Making Apps You’ve Never Heard of

If you’re like most millennials, you probably spend a lot of time on your phone.  Why not use a little bit of this time to save money? There’s an app for everything these days.  Here are my top 5 favorite (free) money saving apps! *Disclosure: This post...
The Cost of Being Female: 5 Ways to Tackle Heavy Periods

The Cost of Being Female: 5 Ways to Tackle Heavy Periods

I’ve struggled with miserable periods for nearly two decades. From migraines and back pain to mood swings and excruciating cramps, my monthly curse has always been a nightmare. Can you relate? Many women suffer in silence due to embarrassment or a fear of not...