Planning a budget is easy enough, but following through with your plans can be the tricky part. It’s not uncommon to find yourself in situations where you’re tempted to spend more money than you had planned, so if you can identify some of those scenarios beforehand, you can anticipate how to handle them.
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Budget-Friendly Entertainment and Exploration
If you’ve been following along, you might have noticed that this has been quite a busy year for me; I’ve made traveling and visiting new places one of my top priorities, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve been to so many places that I’ve always wanted to see, and that’s something I’ll remember forever.
5 Tips to Avoid Spending Tricks
I just got back from a nearly-perfect trip to the beach. While the weather was great, we did have a day of rain and cloudy skies. Our favorite thing to do when the forecast takes a turn for the worst is hit up the outlets (hurray for tax-free shopping in Delaware!).
5 Ways to Score a Free Show
Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean that you have to cut out all of the fun stuff! Who says entertainment has to be expensive? One of my favorite cost-effective ways to relax on the weekends is to catch a movie, whether it’s in the comfort of my living room or at the local theater. Too many trips out can get expensive, though – movie theater tickets are just about $10 each in our area now, a far cry from what it was when I was younger. Check out some of these cheaper alternatives to still get your movie fix without breaking the bank:
When to Buy What – Timing Hacks to Save Money
Did you know that if you plan your purchases according to what time of the year it is, you could likely get them for a better price? There are some common times throughout the year to find deals on any number of things, whether it’s seasonal or related to an event occurring during that month. Check out the list below to find some of the best times to save!
25 Ways to Skip on Spending
I remember being younger and always complaining to my mom that I had nothing to do. She always met my chorus of “I’m booorrrreedddd” with pretty unique ideas for things to do without much money, since I didn’t exactly have much of an income. Some of these things are still pretty relevant today (except now I complain to my husband instead of my mom). There are a ton of things to do without spending much, if any, money. Check out these 25 suggestions for free or nearly-free ways to entertain yourself! Some ideas are more fun than others, but all are easy on your budget.
Switch to Save – Doing Away With Disposables
We don’t think twice about throwing a number of different things out in the trash, but you would never throw away money, would you? While it might seem convenient to use disposables, you’re essentially doing just that when you toss them in the garbage. There are a ton of other reusable options that will not only save you money, but in most cases, they’re saving the environment, too!
Wedding Bells and Budgets
Wedding season is upon us! We’re getting ready to attend our first one of the year in a few weeks. This year’s agenda is considerably smaller than last year’s – we only have two as of now, but last year we attended NINE (in addition to our own), a majority of which were out of town. I really love going to weddings… free food & drinks, dancing, and family & friends, what’s not to like?
Thrifty Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. Have you planned anything special? Like many holidays, you can celebrate without spending a small fortune and still brighten your mom’s day. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
