25 Ways to Live Intentionally & Design a Life You Love
When I was younger, I didn't live with intention. I didn't put a lot of thought into my decisions. Instead, I did things because "that's what everyone does". Doing what was considered "normal" led me on a path toward accumulating $75,000 of student loan debt. When I...
Am I an Extreme Cheapskate? 9 Things I’ll NEVER Do to Save Money
I’m VERY frugal, and my husband would probably even tell you that I’m an extreme cheapskate. I’m currently on a three year spending ban, I drive an 18 year old car, and I live in my parents’ basement. There are plenty of crazy things I’d be willing to do in the name...
10 Money Saving Grocery Hacks You Haven’t Thought of
Frugality comes naturally to me, so I generally save money pretty easily. The one area where I tend to overspend is grocery shopping. I hate cooking and eat a lot of microwaveable/prepackaged meals. As you can imagine, this is not cheap! I've been working on...
5 Free Money Making Apps You’ve Never Heard of
If you're like most millennials, you probably spend a lot of time on your phone. Why not use a little bit of this time to save money? There's an app for everything these days. Here are my top 5 favorite (free) money saving apps! *Disclosure: This post contains...
The Cost of Being Female: 5 Ways to Tackle Heavy Periods
I've struggled with miserable periods for nearly two decades. From migraines and back pain to mood swings and excruciating cramps, my monthly curse has always been a nightmare. Can you relate? Many women suffer in silence due to embarrassment or a fear of not being...
The Real Reason Why You’re Always Broke
“I’m going to be broke for the rest of my life.” Someone said this to me the other day. It was sad but also a little frustrating. This person continuously makes bad choices and expects that somehow everything will work out fine anyway. While there certainly are some...
Juicing on a Budget? Here’s What You Need to Know
Ready to be healthier? One popular method is juicing. You've probably heard of this trend, but did you know that juicing has many benefits? Juicing has been shown to: Help with weight loss Allow your body to get more nutrients and vitamins Boost energy levels Improve...
10 Debt-Free Instagram Accounts That’ll Inspire You to Save Money
I love Instagram. Social media has a bad reputation for encouraging #comparisonitis and making us feel lousy about our own lives, but there's an amazing debt-free community on Instagram. These Instagrammers encourage each other to avoid excessive consumerism, save...
3 Crucial Ways Dave Ramsey is Wrong About Money
“If you were smarter than Dave Ramsey, you wouldn’t be in this mess.” Yikes! Someone posted this on Instagram, and I was completely taken aback. Who is Dave Ramsey? If you aren’t familiar with Dave Ramsey, he’s a personal finance guru who has authored several books,...
5 Secrets to Becoming a Master Bargain Hunter
My husband and I are planning to buy our first home in less than a year, so there's a ton of stuff we'll need to buy. From furniture to kitchen appliances to bath items to organizing supplies, furnishing our home could end up costing thousands of dollars. We...