I hear from many people that you can't eat or buy healthy food on a budget. They tell me they can never find coupons or good sales on healthy, non-processed foods. This is a lie that the manufacturers of processed food want you to believe. You can absolutely eat healthy on a budget. It's even easier ...
5 Simple Ways to Not Have a Car Payment
Are you looking to get rid of your car payment? It is possible to have a reliable car that is fully paid for. Here's how you can do it. A few years ago we paid cash for our van. Since buying a van we have purchased four other cars for cash. These days having a car payment seems like a way of life, ...
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 ...
7 Tips for Growing Strawberries in Containers
If you lack space or time to plant a garden, container gardening may be for you. Growing strawberries in containers is perfect for anyone who wants fresh fruit without all the hassle. When you keep a few simple tips in mind, you can grow fresh strawberries in containers all season long. One huge ...
Our Grocery Budget
Recently I have had many emails and comments regarding our grocery budget. Here are the fast facts about our grocery budget. Usually I budget about $600 per month for a family of eight. My kids' ages are 14, 12, 8, 6, 4, and 2. The 14, 12, 8 and 4 year old eat as much as an adult on a regular ...
