Mikayla
No matter who you are, food costs likely account for a large portion of your monthly spending. Cooking most of your meals cuts costs significantly – and being a smart shopper at the grocery store takes this to the next level! It is likely that you already know the most common grocery shopping tips: Make … Read more
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, sleeping in your own tent, and spending an entire weekend outside in nature – feels… not entirely reckless, at least. Hans and I began August … Read more
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 among the clothes that you just don’t ever wear. Many of us have clothes that we aren’t wearing, but we keep them for reasons such … Read more
I would say that I have eaten a green smoothie bowl for breakfast 80-90% of mornings for the past few years. I like the balance of earthy greens and subtly sweet fruit. I like the texture and crunch of the toppings. I like how quick and easy it is to make. I hope that you’ll … Read more
When it comes to money management, I try to strike a balance between maximum simplicity and maximum effectiveness. I care where my money is going and how it is growing, but at the same time, I am not interested in tracking every dollar spent. Instead of budgeting my money, I use a version of this … Read more
My money management strategy has three major components: bank accounts, investment accounts, and credit cards. This is not unique – I hope that your financial life includes these three components, too! However, I take a few slightly unconventional and very effective approaches that I’d like to share with you today. If you are looking for … Read more
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 a modest home vs. the most expensive one you can afford. Other times, we make choices that don’t seem so important in the moment. Here … Read more
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 about $11,000 – $14,000 plus a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award per year. Yikes. However, between the two Segal Awards, my savings, and then a few months at my … Read more
Do you struggle to keep your food spending under control and/or to use up all of the food that you buy? For me, the answer is no, and it all comes down to this easy, practical approach to meal planning. I have been using Pinterest to organize recipes and plan my weekly meals since 2016, … Read more