Category Archives: Frugal Living

December Goals

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

I can hardly believe it is now December; over the last three months I have hardly blogged, I think because I haven’t felt like I’m capable of writing anything particularly profound, or moving, but I suddenly realized today, that maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Getting Healthy, Goals, Ma Famille | 14 Comments

What Are Your Financial Expectations?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

One of the things I disliked about my happy childhood here was the sameness & apathy I grew up around. Everyone in my circle was upper-middle class, decent size houses, good education, constant talk about retirement and “not being able to afford” … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Downshifting, Dreams, Emergency Fund, Emergency Funds, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals, Good For The Soul | 13 Comments

Frugal Friday: Find A Banking System Which Works For You!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Recently my blog friend Dancing left a comment on this post about banking, I replied in the comments but it spurred me onto a bigger thought about how important it is to find a banking system which works for you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Frugal Fridays, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals | 7 Comments

Food – Separating The Need From The Want

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

For some reason, right after I posted my budget plan for the month, I found myself perusing recipe sights. Within ten minutes I was drooling over apple bread, alternative carbonara, cheesy pasta and chocolate smoothies. Yes, drooling is the right word.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself | 6 Comments

Financial Goals

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Lately I think I’ve been so focused on living in the now, understandably so, that I’ve forgotten to have a semi-plan for the long-term. I was thinking about what my financial needs & goals are over the coming 12-18 months … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, ChinaKidz, Dreams, Emergency Funds, extreme frugality, Family Expansion, Family Life, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Giving, Goals, Hope | 15 Comments

July Budget

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

I mentioned yesterday that one of my goals for the month was to blog about my budget. When I blog about my monthly financial goals, I hope it helps me say no to non-essentials and keeps me motivated to continue on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Beans and Rice Budget, Budget, Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Frugal Travel, Goals | 11 Comments

July – Oh My!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Before I start I wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has left such lovely comments this week, some saying lovely kind things and others letting me know I’m not alone with my values and affirming I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Frugal Living, Goals, The "Impossible" Challenge | 19 Comments

Frugal Friday: It Doesn’t Always Matter If You Have The Money Now

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

One of the biggest financial mistakes I used to make (sometimes still do), and I see others make, is spending because they have the money right now.  I’ve seen people have a $5000 tax return so they book a family vacation … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Family Life, Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Fridays, Frugal Living, Frugal Parenting, Lessons Learned | 13 Comments

Wedding Costs Continued…

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

I recently blogged about being invited to a friend’s wedding and my reasons for deciding not to go.  Within an hour of sending off my regrets, I had a phone call from the mother of the Bride inviting me to two … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Fridays, Frugal Living, The topical, The Truth | 47 Comments

Expensive vs. Well Made

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Someone I know, who has 6x my income, but 100x my debt needed new shoes the same time I did. While I didn’t want to spend, it really was a need not a want, as it was for the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Frugal Stylish Clothing | 20 Comments