“How Low Can You Go?” and the Grocery Budget Dilemma
August 2, 2010 in Money
Have you ever wondered what other people spend on groceries?
Read more...Is it a good buy? Or just a bargain?
July 14, 2010 in Money
At the mall I found things I didn’t even know I needed until they were on sale. Should I buy them? Or was I just excited about bargains?
Read more...The No Spend Month
July 1, 2010 in Money
Annually for the last three years, our family has embarked on a “No Spend Month” challenge.
Read more...You’ve Got a Budget, Now What?
March 1, 2010 in Money
A budget doesn’t help you unless you use it. Much is said about making a budget, but what do you with one after you’ve got it?
Read more...Small Notebook Recommends
February 8, 2010 in Money
To have a place to share recommendations, I’d like to introduce “Small Notebook Recommends” — a new Amazon shop filled with the stuff we use and love.
Read more...3 Great Ways to Spend More Money
October 11, 2009 in Money
Sometimes I find that the pressure of needing to save money leads me to feelings of deprivation, focusing on what I can’t do. I prefer to think about what I can do. Here are three ways to buy without feeling guilty afterwards.
Read more...The Takeaway: What I Learned from Our No Spend Month
August 4, 2009 in Money
I’ve been spending a few days reflecting on last month’s No Spending Challenge and thinking about how to carry some of those new habits forward. (Because why would I want to save money all month and then toss it at the end?)
Read more...No Spend Month Update: The Final Day
August 1, 2009 in Money
When the last day of No Spend Month finally arrived, I still had $67. We’ve never had so much money at the end before. I even had a half tank of gas in my car.
Read more...No Spend Month Update: Week 4
July 29, 2009 in Money
There comes a time in every No Spend Month, no matter how well things have been going, that I start to feel a little… desperate. In this fourth week of No Spend Month, we spent $93 (including the cheesecake). We still have $67 of our original $250 budget.
Read more...No Spend Month Update: Week 3
July 22, 2009 in Money
In the third week of No Spend Month, I spent $50 on groceries. With 21 days down and 10 days left to go, we’ve spent $90 of our $250 budget.
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