My Unique Bachelorette Party

My Unique Bachelorette Party

*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.  I only promote products that I truly believe in. When I was planning my bachelorette party, I decided I wanted to do something a little different.  The typical ideas of bar hopping, pole dancing, or going to a strip...
Month in Review: July 2016

Month in Review: July 2016

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.  I only promote products that I truly believe in. Here is my Month in Review: July 2016 Frugal Successes -I paid off my first “big” ($6,000+) student loan!  Now that I only have large loans left, the progress...
Frugal Tip: Get a Second Opinion

Frugal Tip: Get a Second Opinion

This summer has been the summer of health scares and unexpected expenses.  First, my father-in-law nearly died from a sinus infection that went into his brain (luckily, he pulled through and is doing much better now) and we made an impromptu out-of-state trip to visit...
5 Tips for Traveling on a Budget

5 Tips for Traveling on a Budget

We all live busy, stress-filled lives, and sometimes we’re so busy that we forget to give ourselves a break.  Research has shown that vacations can help to reduce stress, stave off burnout, strengthen bonds with loved ones, and promote overall well-being.  If you’re...
9 Ways to Relieve Muscle Tension When You Can’t Afford a Massage

9 Ways to Relieve Muscle Tension When You Can’t Afford a Massage

Over the past couple of months, I’ve experienced frequent muscle tension in the back of my neck, shoulders, and upper back.  As much as I’d love to get a massage, I just can’t afford it right now.  Instead, I’ve tried numerous other (free!) techniques for muscle...
Which Debt Payoff Method is Better – The Snowball or The Avalanche?

Which Debt Payoff Method is Better – The Snowball or The Avalanche?

If you don’t know who Dave Ramsey is, you might not be familiar with the concept of the “debt snowball.”  So, what the heck does that even mean? A “debt snowball” means paying off your smallest debts first, while making the minimum payments on your larger debts.  Once...