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Easy Ways to Save on Back to School Supplies

Jill / August 5th, 2015 / No Comments

Summer is winding down, and for many people, that means back to school time – and shopping for school supplies. If you have school-aged children, you probably know this means buying more than a few notebooks and number 2 pencils. In fact, the average household will spend an estimated $100 per child for back to school supplies. Before you start to panic, here are some easy ways to save loads...

Posted in: Education, Family, Minimalism and Frugality, Money Tagged with: back to school, money saving tips, save on school supplies, saving money, school supplies

7 Affordable Winter Activities for the Entire Family

indoor activities, winter indoor activities, quality time with the family, quality time

Taylor / February 5th, 2015 / 2 Comments

The holidays are over and winter is in full swing. At this point, you’re probably dreaming of a warm, tropical getaway. But that may not be in the cards for you and your family, especially if you’re paying off lingering holiday expenses. Still you can enjoy the blistering cold of winter at home on a budget without sitting in front of the television. Here are 7 activities you can enjoy...

Posted in: Family, General, Home, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: activities, activities with kids, winter

7 Cheap Last Minute Christmas Gifts People Will Appreciate

Taylor / December 24th, 2014 / 1 Comment

Can you believe that Christmas is nearly upon us? You have just a week to find thoughtful gifts for your spouse, family, friends, co-workers, and boss. And if you’re anything like me, you haven’t even started shopping but you’re hoping to find some gifts that people will actually appreciate. I can’t help but think of how many past kitschy gifts I’ve received that are...

Posted in: Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: Christmas gift, gifts, holiday

5 Easy Steps to Lowering Your Rent During Lease Renewal

lease renewal, renting, renting a place, lowering rental options

Taylor / October 2nd, 2014 / 1 Comment

Don’t you hate when the lease renewal for your rental agreement comes in the mail? It almost certainly brings an increase in rent. And who wants to spend more money on housing? I was a property manager in my past life and I’ve mailed out tons of renewal letters and had tons of renewal conversations. I know from experience that no renewal rate is set in stone. There’s always some room...

Posted in: Home, Minimalism and Frugality, Money, Saving Money Tagged with: cost of living, lower your rent, negotiate your rent