Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
Last night my husband introduced me to Pandora Internet Radio and I haven’t stopped listening to music since. This site is a magical little gift. You simply search for a song or artist and the site will create a personalized stream of music for you. The site is based on a ten year categorization of … Read more
My husband and I have been home every weekend since the middle of June. After a busy spring schedule, which involved trip after trip between our primary home and our rental property it feels unbelievably pleasant to settle down in one location for the summer. The trips back and forth can take over six hours … Read more
So much pleasure from something that cost less than $12.
Saving definitely runs in my blood. I rarely purchase something just because I want it. I usually contemplate the purchase for much longer than is probably normal and more often than not I leave stores empty handed. In an average month I typically purchase only one or two unplanned items and those items are usually … Read more
There are so many inexpensive ways to brighten an otherwise dull day. When I feel down or stressed I pull out my old yoga mat, lay flat on the floor and just breathe. It’s a great way to relieve all the tension in my body and best of all it doesn’t cost me a penny. … Read more
Have you ever dreamed about spending money? Have you ever wanted something so badly that the thought of it pops into your head at random times when you least expect it? While it may seem strange, I must admit that I’ve been dreaming about remodeling the bathrooms in my 50+ year old home since the … Read more
So far I haven’t written any resolutions or decided on any new goals for the new year. Instead I want to spend the last day of the decade focused on all of the wonderful things that have happened over the last ten years. While I experienced my fair share of bumps in the road the … Read more
There are so many things to be thankful for this holiday season. What could be better than spending the entire day with the ones you love? Merry Christmas!
After returning from our one day trip I collected all of the receipts and added up the totals. In a little more than twenty-four hours my husband and I spent just over $305. The cost included our hotel room, a compact rental car, two tickets and other related costs to a sporting event, food and … Read more
My husband and I spent a very quiet day together celebrating Thanksgiving. We woke up late, went to the grocery store and came home to make a tasty turkey dinner. Typically we eat Thanksgiving dinner with my in-laws, but it was nice to share this special day alone. We cooked all afternoon together and ate … Read more