Category Archives: Budget

Poverty Vs. Living Below Your Means

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

I struggled to come up with a title for this post, nothing seemed to accurately sum up what I’m trying to say and the direction I hope I head with this post. I fretted for too long, so am going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned, Oh so Blessed | 4 Comments

Still Figuring Out The Budget

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Busy, busy, busy, busy. Minor car accident + increased school costs + PA Day childcare costs + sick child + car battery dead + physiotherapy = budget not balancing at all. Pure joy I tell you, pure joy !

Posted in 2012 Goals, Budget | 10 Comments

Food Costs & Goals

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Thank you for all the great suggestions on yesterday’s post, I’ll reply soon! Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about food costs, mostly because I’m trying to balance budgeting with making sure we eat healthy, local, fairtrade food as much as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Budget, Home Management, Parenting | 11 Comments

I Need Three Solutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

1. How do I make my 2012 budget balance? So far I’m somewhere between 300-500 short! Second income, or free childcare {aka stay at home parent} where are you? 2. How do I stop my children from running in our … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Budget, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, Parenting | 21 Comments

The Assumption Everyone Has Money Part I

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

One of the greatest lessons from my downshifting journey, has been an appreciation that you never really “know” someone’s financial situation; there are people we assume will be “well off” based on their job title, education or family of origin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Budget, Family Life, Frugal Parenting, Goodbye Jones', Inventing My Life, Lessons Learned, Ma Famille, Parenting, Perpective | 34 Comments

£500 A Month Budget – 1 Week In

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

Photo credit Honestly, I feel like it gets easier each day. After paying my bills, I’m living on £25 a week ($38 US) for food, gifts, clothing, make-up, cards and well anything! The first few days I had so many … Continue reading →

Posted in £500 A Month, Budget | 10 Comments

£20 A Week Menu Plan

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

Photo credit (sadly mine came out blurry!) Depending on the season of life you’re in, you need to approach most things with a serving of flexibility! Today brought another migraine (in truth it never really left) and so I decided I needed to add … Continue reading →

Posted in £500 A Month, Budget, Frugal Food, Groceries, Menu Plan | 16 Comments

Financially Savvy Fridays – The £500 Budget & Food Edition

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

As I’ve mentioned, I’ve committed to living on £500 ($730) a month including rent, insurance, car costs, food, recreation, medications, make-up, clothing, toiletries, phone costs and anything else which arises! This plan involves a lot of “sacrifice” but five days … Continue reading →

Posted in £500 A Month, Budget, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Food | 13 Comments

‘S Wonderful ‘S Marvelous

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Ten months ago I sat down with one of my closest friends and organized her finances, it was no easy feat! With an income of £12,000 a year and a mortgage, she was struggling and never seemed to have any money left. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Personal Responsibility, Single's Money | 18 Comments

How To Establish A Budget Part I

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

A reader Claudia emailed me asking if I had ever posted how to have a jar system for budgeting, I suddenly realized I hadn’t exactly explained it in much detail, so I thought I’d begin a series! I honestly think … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living | 6 Comments