If you’re in the midst of building your capsule wardrobe but don’t have the money to be shelling out $100 or more for jeans – don’t panic yet. When it comes to saving money on high-quality jeans there are SO many ways to save. Here are just a few ideas to save money on quality jeans. Go for Quality Over Quantity When you’re focused on

If you’re looking for a way to spend less on clothes or just dramatically de-clutter what you currently have, a capsule wardrobe could be your solution. I have kept a capsule wardrobe for the last several years without even knowing there was a name for it! Now building these small but highly functionable wardrobes seems to be on trend. Here’s how to build a capsule

For new parents to be pregnancy is such a fun time. You can dream about your child and look forward to the future. And the mom to be is usually nesting away trying to get the house taken care of. One of the most helpful things you can do before getting pregnant is to set yourself up financially. Here are some financial preparations to make

Paying yourself first could be the ticket to building financial stability and eventually, financial independence. If you’ve been struggling to save and are wanting to build solid financial habits, here’s how to pay yourself first. Treat Your Savings Like a Bill To effectively pay yourself first you need to treat your savings like it’s a bill. Pick a certain day each month (preferably a pay

Sometimes it’s easy to jump on the bandwagon without even giving second thought as to WHY you’re doing something. This is often the case with money. Whether you’re keeping up with Joneses and spending too much money or keeping up with Frugal’s and pinching pennies to the point of leading a miserable existence, chances are you’re damaging your relationship with money. If you want to

If you’re trying to work on your personal finances budgeting is one of the very first things you should do. Having a good budget can help you become more intentional with your money. Instead of your money ruling you, budgeting allows you to tell your money where to go. But just because budgeting is a positive thing doesn’t make it easy. Here are three important

Although I don’t choose to live in the country to save money I do, in general, feel like living in a rural area is a good financial choice. However, last year I moved even more rurally – right in the middle of the woods, to be exact. While I got a bargain on the house and very much enjoy where I’m at everything isn’t perfect

I have mixed feelings when it comes to saving money by buying in bulk. Done right it can definitely be a good money saving tool but more often than not I see people actually wasting money by using this strategy. If you like warehouse shopping and want to make it work in your favor here’s what to do. (And what not to do!) # 1

Do you catch yourself saying “I’m bored” often and can’t thinking of anything to cure that boredom? If so here are seven smart (and productive) things to do when you’re bored. Organize Something One of the first options I turn to when boredom strikes is organization. A clean and organized home always makes me feel clear headed and relaxed which is why this one is

You don’t have to spend a lot of money on Valentine’s Day to make it special. This is especially true if you’re married or dating a money conscious women. In fact, I would be appalled if my husband “surprised” me with an inexpensive gift. I would much prefer a thoughtful gift that is easy on the budget. If you’re low on money but still want