May 2012

Debt Snowflake Challenge #21 – Ask Others for What You Need

May 31, 2012

Last time we talked about the power of just asking for a lower price when you are purchasing something. You’ll be surprised how often the other party will agree to that price, and you will save money in the process. I have had great luck with this strategy from saving $12 on the canning jars [...]

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How Much Do You Think Is Reasonable to Pay for an Engagement Ring?

May 30, 2012

I have mentioned before how much I love the site Daily Worth, a personal finance site for women. A few days ago a writer added the post, “On Not Springing for an Engagement Ring.” She broke down all the other things a couple could buy if they decided not to buy a $5,000 engagement ring. [...]

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Pantry Challenge: The First 10 Days

May 30, 2012

I am joining Keeper of the Home and having a pantry challenge from May 16th to June 18th. My goal is to spend no more than $300 in groceries during the duration of the challenge. Here is what I have bought so far: Our organic delivery–$61.25 43.5 [...]

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2012 Goals – May Progress Report

May 29, 2012

I am embarrassed to admit that I haven’t updated my 2012 goals, but luckily it isn’t because we haven’t been making progress. It just slipped my mind, for several months. I promise to be more diligent and report monthly from nowon. –Pay off our credit cards. On Track. We owed $15,815.82 when I set these [...]

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Our Adventures Picking Organic Strawberries and Making Homemade Jam

May 28, 2012

This past weekend, we drove down to a farm two hours from our home and picked organic strawberries. The kids loved seeing the farm and the chickens, and my oldest, who is almost 8, really enjoyed picking the strawberries. Why Buy Organic? Taste One of the main reasons we took this trip is because, as [...]

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Summery Smoothie Goodness

May 25, 2012

This summer, I am going to be prepared for the hot weather and the thirsty family members that come with it. Smoothies are the perfect option for those who want a really tasty drink that is healthy as well. Put ice in them and they cool you down and put some ground up flax seeds [...]

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Qdoba Inspired Naked Burrito

May 24, 2012

If you are off gluten, dairy and soy, there aren’t many restaurants where you can eat. Such is my current dilemma. However, one thing I can eat is a Qdoba naked burrito. My husband offhandedly said I should learn to make it at home, so that is what I set out to do. I ended [...]

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Have You Become Complacent with Your Debt Repayment?

May 23, 2012

Remember yesterday when I talked about the inspiring story of Joe Mihalic? Today, I am over at Beating Broke sharing how Mihalic’s debt repayment compares to ours and what I have taken away from Mihalic’s story. Here is an excerpt: If you have tens of thousands of dollars to pay off, gazelle intensity can be [...]

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Get 20% Off at Famous Footwear this Weekend

May 23, 2012

Since our trip to Montreal last fall, my husband has been sporting some seriously worn shoes. (In Montreal almost the entire sole fell off when we were walking down the street in the rain, so he had to flop around in that shoe until we found a shoe shop and he could get the sole [...]