A graduation, whether from high school or college/graduate school, is an event warranting a great party. However, a great celebration doesn’t have to be a ridiculously expensive endeavor. The main point of a graduation party is to commemorate the great times you shared with your … [Read more...]
Simple Budgeting: Do you live a Savings Lifestyle?
Last month I talked about My Dirty Little Secret. Why did I wait until the last minute for this month's post? I was waiting to be inspired. My inspiration came at lunch yesterday with some co-workers. It was a ladies lunch and only four of us made it this time so we had the … [Read more...]
You Have Questions … Maybe I Have Answers
I realized today that there a lot of questions in my comments that I haven't answered. Shame on me. So I am going to try to go through so of the ones I found in one of my meal plan posts ..How often do you shop for groceries? We head to the grocery store and/or Sam's Club once a … [Read more...]
Easy ways to save on gas
If you are planning a summer vacation, don't let the Gas Price Surge affect your plans for a family road trip! If you own a vehicle, you're more than aware that gas prices have skyrocketed through the roof. As of Monday, the national average price for unleaded gasoline was $4 a … [Read more...]
Simply Budgeting: My Dirty Little Secret
Last month I talked about Organizing Your Coupons. This month I am posting this last minute but had the topic here for a week or so. So now I have you wondering ... what is her dirty little secret? Well all this time I have had this blog where I have talked about budgeting, we … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites: half.com
Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Living on a Budget. The whole point of this feature is to share some of my favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to … [Read more...]
Getting the Best Deals
Getting the best deals from the brands your family loves ... how do you that today? I can let you in on a few of my tips for making your grocery and basic needs trips easier on your budget. I talked to a co-worker about this recently so these are the tips I gave her. 1) Watch … [Read more...]
Simply Budgeting: Organizing Your Coupons
It is a new year and time to pick back up the Simple Budgeting Series. Last month I talked about Organizing Yourself. I wasn't sure if that theme would continue but it will for February. I am not the expert in this area but the topic this month Organizing Your Coupons. This … [Read more...]
Simple Budgeting: Organzing Yourself
It is a new year and time to pick back up the Simple Budgeting Series. You can go back to last year's series to ask yourself "What is your budget?" and learn A Little Math. I am not sure if Organizing Yourself will be a theme here for a year or just a few months so give me your … [Read more...]
Simple Changes for the Year Ahead
What Simply Changes we are planning for the year ahead? Here are mine ... Organize ... not my life but my closets here at the house. I already went through my closet minus the hanging clothes and what a HUGE difference that made for me! Now I can get to the laundry baskets in … [Read more...]
Simple Budgeting: A Thankful Budget
Did you miss the post in September on Holiday Budget Planning? If so, go check it out now! Last month I wrote about Tax Increase Budget Readiness so check that out too. It is better to be prepared than to be caught off guard! I debated on this month's topic a lot and decided to … [Read more...]
The Power of Living within Your Budget
In these financially-challenged times, you will definitely learn to appreciate the real value of living within your budget. You will surely come to realize the importance of the art of not having to overspend for whatever reasons. Living within your budge has a lot of benefits … [Read more...]
Cooking for Thanksgiving on a Budget
Everyone wants a heritage turkey on Thanksgiving, but the reality is that few of us can afford it, especially these past couple of years. There are painless ways of going thrifty this Thanksgiving, however, from the very turkey you buy to the desserts you make. 1. Let’s get … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Create Personalized Holiday Cards
Are you thinking about personalized holiday cards for your family? Don't tell me it is only October and that isn't on your to-do list yet because that is MY excuse! =P It wasn't hard for me to find a favorite from the selection at Purple Trail. I love the ornament pictures in … [Read more...]
Simple Budgeting: Tax Increase Budget Readiness
Last month, I wrote about Holiday Budget Planning.This month's topic is way less fun but even more important ... Tax Increase Budget Readiness. (NOTE: This is about the current facts. No politics. Keep the politics out of this discussion as this about planning for your personal … [Read more...]
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