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15 Frugal Fall Activities
*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Someone recently asked me if I feel like I’m missing out on the best years of my life due to my (extreme) frugal lifestyle. It’s a common misconception that you have to spend money in order to have fun and to really...
Side Hustle Series No. 1 – Freelance Graphic Design
Hi there, frugal millennials! I’m excited to share my first post in my new Side Hustle series. Each post in this series will highlight a particular “side hustle” (part-time job, business, or other income-generating activity). Side hustles are an excellent way for...
50 Fun Ways to Exercise (For People Who Hate Working Out)
When I was in high school, I legitimately thought that I hated exercising. I dreaded gym class every day – my lack of coordination made sports embarrassingly difficult, and every time we had to run the mile, I thought I was going to pass out. It wasn’t until I was...
How to Pay Off Your Student Loans by Volunteering
What if you could volunteer for a nonprofit organization and earn money to pay off your student loans at the same time? Wouldn’t that be cool? It’s now possible. Sponsor Change, a nonprofit organization, began with two simple questions: “What can we do to increase...
Cheap and Fun Anniversary Date Ideas
One year ago on Saturday, I married the love of my life. It actually feels like we’ve been married a lot longer! (We’ve been together for seven years). I feel so lucky to be married to my best friend. When Ben and I were talking about what we should do for our first...
5 Movies That Will Make You Rethink Your Diet
Obesity has become the leading cause of death in the United States. For the first time in history, children will now live shorter lives than their parents did – because of the high prevalence of obesity in America. *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. ...
The Frugal Wedding: 5 Ways to Save Money on Hair and Makeup
The average bride spends nearly $200 on her hair and makeup for the big day. If a bride requires the stylist to be onsite at the wedding, it can become considerably more expensive. Of course you want to look amazing on your special day, but you don’t have to spend a...
Deciding to Pay My Parents Rent Was The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
When I started college, I decided to major in psychology because it was the only subject that truly fascinated me. I had originally planned to get a Ph.D. in psychology and become a researcher. I often wondered what would happen if my Ph.D. plans fell through and I...
Unpaid Internships: Learning Opportunities or a Legal Form of Slavery?
Recently while perusing my Facebook newsfeed, I came across a post about how Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s company, Dualstar, is being sued by former unpaid interns. Apparently these interns work 55 hour work weeks and often perform menially tasks such as fetching...
How to Eat Healthy (On a Budget) While Traveling
I recently went on a (frugal) road trip with friends and had a blast. It had been seven years since my last road trip with friends, so I was really excited for this one. As a frugal person who is trying to pay off over $100,000 of student loan debt in three years, I...
Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety now surpasses depression as the number one mental health disorder affecting college students. The reasons for this are varied and complex. However, I would bet that massive student loan debt plays a significant role. I have always been a Type A person who...
7 Wedding Items to Skip Completely
The average wedding in the US costs a ridiculous $30,000. There are many ways to cut costs on every aspect of the wedding, but there are some things that can just be skipped entirely. Not-so-frugal friends or relatives may try to convince you that these things are...