from the archives. originally posted Feb. 28, 2013 I mentioned a few weeks ago that hubby and I were going TV free until Easter, minus our vacation this month. I did not realize how hard it was going to be, but it definitely has some benefits! (as a side note/confession- apparently in traditional Lent, you […]
5 Simple Ways You can Save Money Now!
March 31, 2014 by
As a single-income preacher’s family with 4 kids, people often ask how we live on one income. Our church takes very good care of us, but in order for me to stay home and care for my family full-time, we have come up with creative ways to stretch our budget further. I’ve recently begun making […]
10 Ways to have a Great Beach Vacation- Part One
March 17, 2014 by
(from the archives. Originally posted 9.5.2012) It really seems like much, much longer ago than two weeks that my family and I were on an eight-day beach vacation, but that is the truth! The first week of school was hard to jump right into, but we made it through! As we were vacationing, I was […]
{31 Days} Is a Sam’s Club membership financially savvy?
October 14, 2013 by
Is it worth the money to invest in a Sam’s Club membership? This is a very good question that many frugal people ask. I can’t answer that for you- it ‘s different for every person- but I thought I’d give an overview of what I have found to be cheaper than other retailers. With a […]
31 Days: The Goodness of Goodwill Shopping
October 9, 2013 by
Although I love a good bargain, it took me a long time to hop on the Goodwill bandwagon, because honestly, some things just aren’t as cheap as I can get them on clearance brand new. But then again, some things are! After seeing my blog (and real life) friend Abbie’s repeatedly successful trips to Goodwill, […]
31 Days- Book It {How to Get Cheap/Free Books}
October 8, 2013 by
I hope you’re enjoying 31 Days of Financial Savvy so far! It’s been fun writing these posts in hopes of encouraging others to spend their dollars in the best way- and the writing has also been serving as a good reminder to myself. If you’re just getting started, you can find links to the other […]
