5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week #127
In the interest of soaking up the last few rays of summer break, this week’s frugal Friday post is going to be short and sweet. In fact, let’s jump right in!
Things to Do In Washington DC with Kids: This Is How To Make Your Trip Unforgettable
There are so many things to do in Washington DC with kids that you’ll have trouble deciding what to do first! Here’s a list of must sees.
Visiting Washington D.C. is on the bucket list for a lot of Americans. Our family of 7 took a trip to the nation’s capital, and we learned a lot about things to do in Washington DC with kids.
(Also what not to do.)
So learn from our experiences!
If you’re a little nervous about visiting the big city, don’t be. Even my country bumpkin family felt safe during our trip there.
In fact, we encountered many acts of kindness. One business man gave us his umbrella in a downpour. And a jovial woman got such a big kick out of our daughter that she gave us a discount on our drinks!
Getting Out of Debt? Here Are The 7 Things You Should Never Do
Getting out of debt takes discipline. But there are some things you should NEVER do to win the fight against heavy bills! Are you guilty of any of these?
You racked up some serious debt, and now one thing is clear. If you want to have a different life, there are certain things you can never.ever.do.again.
Don’t worry. It’s all worth it when that magical day comes that you get a paycheck that doesn’t have to immediately be divided up between your un-best friends, credit card company A, B, and C.
What are these forbidden things? Glad you asked!
5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week #126
Summer is by far my favorite season. Which makes it an even bigger bummer when we get sick this time of year.
When I’m not feeling great, I’m even more grateful for kids that are willing to pull their own weight! With their help, we’ve been able to keep the house running pretty smoothly.
We’re all pretty tired of Netflix now, though.
Brilliant Too Hot To Cook Meals That Will Make Your Day Cool
Too hot to cook? No problem! These meals will fill you up without adding to the heat. These recipes are what summer is supposed to taste like!
It’s hot as the blazes outside, but you know good and well that your family is still going to want to eat.
That doesn’t mean you’re in the mood for heating up the kitchen. And that’s ok!
Because here you’ll find a long list of yummy recipes to try when it’s just too hot to cook.
Whether you want a cold dish to serve or something seasonally delicious that didn’t cause you to turn on the oven…you’ll find all types of recipes on this no-need-to-think-about-it list!
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5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week #125
It was a little surprising to get mail from the dealer that we bought our van from just 10 months ago. Guess what? They want to buy our van back from us!
It’s time for an upgrade!
I had to shake my head. Marketing like this must work, and it’s a shame. There’s no way they would pay us back anything close to what we paid them last year. And people who fall for this are probably rolling lost money into a new payment plan.
Cars are already expensive enough without feeling like you deserve an upgrade every year!
100 Interesting Road Trip Questions That Will Cure Your Boredom
Looking for fun road trip questions that are interesting enough to break up the boredom? These questions are family friendly, but entertaining for everyone!
Right now, you’re probably either…
A.) …halfway through a road trip and bored out of your mind. The ABC game got boring miles ago and you’re tired of listening to “I Would Walk 500 Miles” (HIMYM reference).
B.) …an uber prepared person who knows they’re heading out for a road trip soon and needs to stop that boredom before it starts.
C) Stuck at home for any number of reasons and bored out of your mind.
Either way, this list is perfect for you! Let’s pull together a fun list of questions you can ask your fellow road tripees when the yellow line gets too long.
Here you’ll find questions that are great for spouses, friends, or even a big family.
5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week #124
Ever have one of those months when it seems like you’re hit by one big expense after another? It’s a bummer that this is happening to us before we were able to establish our sinking funds.
But experiencing it reminds you why you should keep moving towards that goal, even when it’s hard!
If you face disappointments like this from time to time and want an encouraging place to turn to, be sure to join our Facebook group! We always love to have another friendly face…uh, profile picture. 😉
Clever Tips That Will Help When Your Savings Takes A Hit (Again)
Feel like the world is out to get your savings? Every time you build up some cash, something comes along to take it away! Here’s how to escape the ugly cycle.
Remember when you got your first job? And your dad (or somebody) told you, “Don’t forget to pay yourself first!”
Maybe you listened. (Maybe you didn’t.)
Either way, you know that hoarding money in a savings account is a good idea.
It’s just that no one ever talks about the immediate destruction of that savings account.
It’s like clockwork. Once your account hits a certain number, you start to feel comfortable (or at least happy).
And just then, something comes along to eat it all in one bite.
You can give your theories about why it works this way. But what we really need is ideas for staying motivated when everything in the world is trying to destroy your savings mojo!
25 Simple Rules That Will Change Life On One Income
Follow a few simple rules and you won’t have to worry about living on one income. In fact, you may thrive better than you ever did on two incomes!
I looked down at my huge belly as my students kept time on their rhythm sticks.
“Ok, listen to the next pattern!” I called out. I could feel the baby jump inside me every time I tapped the sticks together.
I had to hold back a giggle at the tickling feeling!
THEN I had to hold back the same thought that always played in the corner of my mind…
…how can I afford to stay home with my kids? What’s the trick to living on one income?
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