Grocery shopping may never be the same. Kroger upped its game in 2016 by creating an online shopping option with a roadside pickup. You order, pull up to the store, and they load your trunk with your groceries. Is it too good to be true? Here is my Kroger ClickList review. I’m a stay-at-home mother of two. I’ll be the first to admit I don’t prefer losing
7 Frugal Alternatives to Cable
One of the most negotiable “needs” within a home is cable. Due to clever marketing and structured price packages that include internet and a land line for nearly the same price as cable, it’s hard to say no. If, however, you’re looking for some frugal alternatives to cable, this list is for you. When cable first hit the scene in 60’s and 70’s, who could have
My LuLaRoe Review: Are the Wildly Popular LuLaRoe Leggings Worth the Hype?
Disclaimer: I received this product for the exclusive purpose of testing and reviewing it on this site. This is a LuLaRoe review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Buttery soft. That’s how a friend of mine described her pair of LuLaRoe leggings to me. The fast-growing clothing brand first coined the phrase and its customers heartily agree. As a work-at-home mother of two,
Why a Season of Extreme Frugality Can Change Your Life
There once was a couple with a small income and big dreams. Most of those dreams revolved around the dream of having a family. They got married and danced down the aisle, hand in hand. Money was tight during those early years. Soon, a baby was on the way. With debts to pay and hospital bills waiting around the corner, extreme frugality became the name of
Jumpstart Your Finances with a Printable Monthly Budget Worksheet
Do we all agree that a budget is important? Nodding your head gets you one point. Do you agree that it’s difficult sometimes? Two points. Jumping on board with a printable monthly budget worksheet from the following list gets you 50 points. That’s because even if you know in your head that tracking your money is important, it’s much harder to live it out. In
How I Use Debt to Build Wealth
This is a guest post from Pauline of InvestmentZen.com I do not fear risk. I have failed many times and I am not afraid to pick myself up again and try once more. So when it comes to wealth building, I have actually taken more risks than your average saver and investor to get ahead faster. I took on a lot of debt to invest.
LuLaRoe Clothing: How Does It Measure Up with Competitors?
If you’ve received a request to join something called “LuLaRoe” by one of your Facebook friends, you’re not alone. The up and coming clothing brand with the zany leggings experienced exponential growth in the last 12 months. According to Business Insider, its team of fashion consultants grew from 2,000 to over 35,000! But, is LuLaRoe clothing really better than competitors? Let’s take a look. What
Don’t Forget These 7 Important Steps When Getting Out of Debt
You’ve decided to make a change. You’ve looked at your life and decided getting out of debt as soon as possible is your next objective. I can say from personal experience that a decision like that can change the trajectory of your life. Congratulations! While you work hard toward your goal, remember there are a few steps that are easily overlooked. I learned that the
3 Simple Ways to Use Advanced Budgeting to Stay On Track
Do you ever run out of cash at the end of the month? That has got to be the most frustrating part of budgeting, in my opinion: Staying on it. To help boost your frugal efforts, I’ve put together a simple list of ways for you use some advanced budgeting as you track your spending this month. 3 Simple Ways to Use Advanced Budgeting to
Boring Expenses that are Worth Every Penny
If you’re like me you don’t necessarily enjoy spending money. This is especially true for things that seem super boring. But I’ve learned over the years that trying to cut some of these “boring” expenses is not a good idea. Here are expenses that are worth every penny paid. Car Maintenance As a young(er) adult I was horrible about keeping up with car maintenance. Horrible.