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In 1950, the average grocery store carried just 3,000 products. Today? About 50,000. But what’s even more surprising is how many of our daily purchases were considered bizarre luxuries 75…
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In 1950, the average grocery store carried just 3,000 products. Today? About 50,000. But what’s even more surprising is how many of our daily purchases were considered bizarre luxuries 75…
Okay. Deep breath. I don’t want to make anyone mad, but the truth is… you can live on one income. You just might not be able to live the way…
Inside: How to create an austerity budget and why being strict with yourself (but not forever) might be just what you need. Losing weight is simple. Eat less than you burn…
Inside: Seven ways to have a slow, simple, and frugal Christmas. Cut through the traps of consumerism and busyness to find what really matters. If you watch commercials in December,…
Inside: How to use zero-based budgeting, a method in which every dollar has a job. It’s like a super-detailed schedule…but for your money! Managing your money can be hard, and…
Inside: Go beyond the same old tired advice to skip lattes and use LED bulbs. These are next-level frugal tips for the truly committed. I know you’ve already stopped going…
Inside: learn how to be truly wealthy without money. It’s not about fake designer handbags. It’s about re-examining, um….everything. Money is just the middleman. Yes, it buys sunny vacations spent…
Inside: How to create a feminine capsule wardrobe that saves you space, money, and brain power. You can have a closet of pretty things while still keeping it simple. The…
Do you remember when going to the mailbox was exciting? When you would scurry down and look for a letter mixed in with the bills? I do, but it’s been…
It’s tempting to stay up late when it feels like the most fun part of your day. The kids are asleep. The TV shows are better. You can snack. But…
Inside: Ten quick wins that will help you start your journey to simple living, whether you live in the suburbs, the city, or anywhere else. Simple living sounds lovely…but you…
Inside: It’s time to enjoy every letter of your real life, not just the exclamation marks. Here are 7 ways to transform your everyday life. Work hard, play hard. Everyone…
These are extreme ideas that will guide you to cut down your living expenses…dramatically. Looking to step away from the rat race? Embrace radical minimalism? These tips are your stepping…
Inside: simple steps to decluttering your house one room at a time. I’ll give you lists of specific things to toss right away, plus the motivation to get it done….
We all want more, right? More time. More vacations. More pretty dish towels, all lined up in a drawer. And more (of course)…money. Here’s the problem with wanting more. You’ll…
Looking for frugal dinner ideas that your people will actually eat? Me too. Sometimes I’ll link to the recipes, sometimes not. The idea is just to give you lots of…
Learning how to stock your pantry for a year isn’t just about being ready for the zombie apocalypse. It’s about living prepared and feeling calm. As a bonus, having a…
Saving money. It’s not fun. It’s not easy. But we can do our best to make it just a little more exciting. These printable savings trackers are easy to use…
As the chill of winter approaches, it’s time to think about how to get your home ready for the colder months ahead. A cozy home is not only warm, but…
Inside: You’re busy. Freezer meals are gross. I get it. But meal prep is the a homemaker’s secret weapon for way easier days. Really. Hate freezer meals? Me too. Guess…
Minimalism sounds interesting, but you’ve always thought there was no way it could apply to you. You’re a mom. You’ve got kids… and with kids comes stuff. Sure, it’s easy to…
Margin. Breathing room. Curate. They’re more than just buzzwords. They can be part of a lifestyle shift to help you (yes, you) have a home and calendar filled only with…
Inside: Stop chasing more… bigger… busier. When you embrace simple living, you can be content with what you have. Here’s how to start. Do think of the following movements when…
Inside: Fourteen ways to have an old-fashioned summer your family will always remember. They say that nothing changed summer more than TV and air conditioning. They both make it all…
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