I know for some people it can be hard to break the habit of eating out, especially if cooking is not your passion or speciality. If you are struggling financially, or working towards a financial goal eating at home is a great way to save money. How do you start a habit of eating at home? When we ...
How to Make a Gift Basket
Initially, when I learned how to make a gift basket, it was because we had no money and a long list of gifts to buy! However after making them for several years, they have become some of the best gifts to give! In fact one year a family member was upset we purchased a gift because she always looked ...
Cheapest Way to Mail Packages
It's frustrating when it costs more ship a gift than buy a gift. I'm always searching for the cheapest way to mail packages. The lines at the post office are especially long over the holidays, but did you know the post office will pick up packages too? You can save time and money shipping packages ...
Simple Ways to Save Money
Do you need to tighten the budget and save more money? Every month we reevaluate our finances and make changes based on our goals. Almost always I look at our finances and find ways we can cut back our spending. When the budget is being squeezed you have two options, make more money or spend less ...
5 Simple Ways to Not Have a Car Payment
A few years ago we paid cash for our van. Since buying a van we have purchased two other cars for cash. These days having a car payment seems like a way of life, but let me encourage you to not have a car payment! Do we drive brand new cars- No Do we drive reliable, clean, and paid for cars- ...
