How We are Preparing Financially for a Pug Puppy

How We are Preparing Financially for a Pug Puppy

*Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I’m breaking my spending ban…in an enormous way.  In June, the hubby and I are adopting an adorable pug puppy named Herbie!  This was one of the biggest decisions we’ve made together as a married couple, and you can...
Why I’m Breaking My Three Year Spending Ban

Why I’m Breaking My Three Year Spending Ban

I’m breaking my three year spending ban in an enormous way… my hubby and I are adopting a pug puppy in June.  We both adore pugs, and we’ve wanted to adopt one for a long time.  Our original plan was to wait a few years until all of our student loans are paid off and...
How to Eat Clean on a Tight Budget

How to Eat Clean on a Tight Budget

Several months ago, I decided to lose 50 pounds (and I’ve lost 35 so far!).  I was sick and tired of gaining more and more weight.  I knew that if I didn’t make some major changes to my lifestyle, I would keep putting on the pounds. started exercising 5-7 times per...
No, I Don’t Want to Join Your Pyramid Scheme

No, I Don’t Want to Join Your Pyramid Scheme

My husband and I are working on paying off six figures of debt in just three short years – on entry-level salaries.  Living frugally only goes so far – we can scrimp like crazy and be frugal weirdos, but at a certain point, it’s impossible to save more. We can only...