Before I begin talking about my two years as an uber-broke grad student and tell you my secrets, I want to first say- for you diehard frugal folk, I’m not expecting this to be ground breaking stuff, I know you’ve heard this before or do it yourself. My point in telling this is
What Is “Enough?” Futile Attempts To Get Through The Holiday Season On A Budget
I realize that even trying to talk about what is “enough” in an American context is much like trying to make a healthy meal out of jello- lots of mass, not enough substance. There’s a lot of fluff in the discussion of consumerism and evaluation of the modern American Dream, but as a young-ish
(Slams Head On Desk) Planning A Cross Country Move On A Budget
Last night, my roomie and I sat up til about 1 a.m. attempting to plot the most economical way to move me, my pug and my small amount of stuff across country from Chicago to California. Truth be told, I haven’t found one. I’m selling off my furniture, donated about 6 bags and
How To Tell If Your Spending Is Out Of Control & How To Stop It
I’m about to go on a 30-No-Shopping Challenge to not only curb my spending but to save up for a potential move. I’ve been doing a lot of shopping lately and while I have to say I have excellent taste and can spot a bargain, I am not quite happy with the fact that I’m not
How to Plan an Event on a Budget (Without Hating Life)
You are planning a party for birthday/anniversary/shower/reunion and you want it to be gorgeous/magazine grade/spectacular and you’re broke. What’s a girl to do? Well, I just planned a reunion dinner for 43 people from across the country on a tight budget- here’s what I learned. If you’re reading this- I am currently in the
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