We Write About
From the Blog
How I Spend $0 Per Day (excluding essentials & some days)
For many of us, it is all too easy to spend a little here and a little there without ever thinking too much about it. One way to become more…
Entering Adulthood on $200 per Week
If you have read our About Us page, you already know that I completed two years of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps paid me living allowance stipend of…
How To Calculate Your Effective Tax Rate
Despite my income putting me in the 22% tax bracket for the 2019 year, my effective tax rate was only 11.4% – essentially half of the marginal tax rate! Maybe…
10 Ways to Save a Little Money
As the name of this website implies, I have built a number of frugal practices into my daily life. Some money-saving strategies make a huge difference, such as living in…
Cliffsides & Campfires: 3 Days in Acadia National Park
Finally, a travel post! Spring/summer 2020 has not exactly been the best time for traveling, thanks to our good friend, COVID-19. While travel is still risky, camping – driving your own car,…
Take Control of Your Closet
Do you ever find yourself with a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? If you’re like me, the issue may be that your favorite, go-to items are drowning…
Who are we?
We are Hans and Mikayla! A couple focused on enjoying life while spending/saving money with intention. You can often find us cooking at home, spending time outside, and traveling within New England, across the United States, and around the world.