Category Archives: Budget

Food (Frugal) Glorious Food

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

I stood in my kitchen on Saturday morning after my houseguest left and saw the cupboards and fridge were bare.  Our staples: fish, rice, apples, cabbage, kale (or some sort of leafy green veg), spinach, beets, carrots, lentils, bananas, peanut … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living | 6 Comments

A Financial Mistake I Didn’t Make

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

I mentioned in my Frugal Summer series, one of the ways you can save money is by watching what movie theatres you attend, as the cost varies significantly. Last Thursday on a whim, we almost went to see a movie. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Living, Lessons Learned | 9 Comments

Frugal Family Summer – Part II

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

I really enjoyed writing & reading the comments in part I of this series. There really are so many ways to create an enriching, loving childhood without spending a great deal! In part II I want to share a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Budgeting for Holidays, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Ma Famille | 8 Comments

July

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Oh summer, we are so glad you are here!  I may still be working, but everything feels so much more relaxed; just what we need after quite the manic 10 months! Plans for July really make me feel excited and … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Monthly Plans and Reflections, Parenting | 13 Comments

Financial Lessons: Houseguests

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

This weekend a dear friend arrives from the UK.  She is a wonderful friend whom I have missed dearly and am thrilled to see again. In many ways she will be a huge help as she will help out with … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Budgeting for Holidays, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned, Ma Famille, Motherhood, Parenting | 14 Comments

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 | 11 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