Now that my husband and I have begun saving as much money as possible to get out of debt, we are having to find ways to entertain ourselves that are either free or super cheap.
Being Broke and Getting out of Debt
I did some math the other day (I’m not a math person, so I’m fairly certain my soul died a little bit), and I came up with this simple conclusion: thanks to interest on loans and crappy teacher salaries, we’re going to spend the rest of our mortal lives in debt.
Being Broke on a Budget
We always talk about budgeting and always acknowledge it’s a good thing to do, and occasionally we even sit down and plan a budget… but we never stick to it.
Ultimate Spaghetti
I don’t have a lot of time to cook, so I like to cook one big meal and eat it throughout the week. One thing my husband loves to eat is spaghetti. My grandmother makes AMAZING spaghetti, and I tweaked her recipe a bit to fit my husband’s and my preferences.
How Minimalism Affects Your Marriage
While perusing Netflix one day, my husband stumbled upon a documentary about minimalism. The idea intrigued him, and he started talking to me about it.
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Having a Garage Sale
I have neither the drive nor the time to have a garage sale. Guess what? I had one anyway! I think it went pretty well. Here’s what I did.
No Phone? WHY?
Originally posted on The Open Tab:
I draw inspiration from many sources that I read, watch, or experience. One of my biggest influences of late are The Minimalists. These two men, Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus, are spokesmen for a more meaningful life void of the extra material possessions that occupy our time and…
If You Hate Doing Dishes As Much As I Do
I hardly ever have time to cook, but when I do cook, I NEVER have time to do the dishes. I went with an obvious solution.
Cut the Clutter: Kitchen Edition
“My kitchen is way too small!” But it turns out, that isn’t the problem.
Cut the Crap 