prudent living - simple solutions - joyful journey
Ryan was gone this weekend so my parents came over on Saturday to help me get some things done around the house. I had a hair appointment also, so they were able to watch Beckham while I did that as well. I love when my parents come over. I get so much done and it’s nice to have company! I had a pot of coffee
I’m printing out my new organizing program my hubby bought me for Mother’s Day (had to get it early in order to snag $20 off), and I came across this quote she included, and I thought it would be perfect for my blog: I just loved this quote. I thought it was so inspirational. I thought of “becoming debt free” for most people and how
I LOVE anything and everything organized. It’s always been something I’ve done since I was a little girl. My dad has a video of me, when I was probably 9 or 10 yrs. old, cleaning and organizing the bedrooms in the house and LOVING it. What a dork! I also made millions of to-do lists to plan my day. Now that I’m a mom who
Yay for me again! I didn’t have another mid-week run this week. Although the hubster did get some ice cream during the week ($4.44). We’re starting this week with $207 spent so far on groceries. Since we budget $360/month, we have $153 left for two weeks. And the last week is actually 9 days. Since the new month (May) starts on a Wednesday, I won’t
December is over and you’re probably in a state of shock over what you spent last month on Christmas! Every December we look back and can’t believe we actually spent all that money. But we love it and rarely regret it! You get so busy shopping and spending that you really notice your budget at the end of the month when it comes time to pay
Monday’s Money Saving Tip: How I Grocery Shop I wanted to let you know how I prepare for grocery shopping that helps reduce our bill, at least a little. This is one area I believe I can improve in, but it’s a work in progress. Read here for my detailed tips on grocery shopping. I have been lazy with grocery shopping lately and it showed in
If you have a Pintrest account, I’m sure you’ve seen this everywhere! Well I decided to create my own. I always have ideas I want to do with my family, especially during the holidays, but my “sticky note to-do lists” and mommy brain, forget to put them into action. I see all these cute signs with lists on them and such. I have no idea
