Paying off debt is hard enough on a normal day. Forcing yourself to continue living frugally during the holidays can be downright depressing. But don’t despair quite yet, my dears. There are plenty of ways to have a joyful, fun-filled holiday season while sticking to your debt-repaying guns. Save, Save, Save If you are determined
Easy Ways to Save Money on Holiday Gifts
Now that Halloween has come and gone, it’s totally acceptable to start thinking about the holidays. Sure, Thanksgiving is a big deal, but we all know that Christmas is what people are really talking about when they refer to “the holidays.” Heck, it doesn’t even matter if you actually celebrate the religious part or not;
I <3 Etsy Part 2
Stupid 30-Day-No-Shopping Challenge! I love Etsy though, if you want to splurge- (meaning, you can unlike myself) do so with an amazing small-business owner that crafts her own goods. I truly believe that a few treats once in awhile will help your frugality goals in the long run. All work and no play is
Frugal Tips for Expressing Condolences
Relationships can be changed or strained in times of stress- being responsive and supportive in times of grief, illness or personal troubles is probably the most important time to foster your relationships, and it doesn’t have to cost anything. Illness and death are two facts of life that usually come at unexpected times. It’s vital
Knit/Crochet: Sexy and Frugal
Knit and crochet has seen a revival lately with the popularity of amigurumi (seen here) and a need for cheap pastimes that doubles for gift-giving! Why should you learn to knit or crochet? -Amigurumi, Scarves, Coffee Sleeves are always a big hit. Friends will love that you made it yourself, and you will be beaming
