With all things 2020, Halloween is no different. A Covid Halloween has thrown a few wrenches into our normal seasonal traditions. We used to always go to Conte Farms in Tabernacle, NJ for all things picking, which was great. The kids always enjoyed getting blueberry ice cream at their shop after blueberry picking and apple…
Month: October 2020
Clothing Storage: How We Store and Rotate Clothing
Last weekend I decided to finally switch out the kids’ summer clothes for winter clothes. Although this task is annoying, it is an easy way for our family to save money. We ended up purchasing a few new items, but the bulk of our winter wardrobe came from things we had saved and stored in…
Used Toys for Christmas gifts?
Remember when I sold tons of stuff on Facebook Marketplace over the summer? The whole process made me realize how silly it is to buy new gadgets for my children. So many families are selling lightly used toys, for a fraction of the price offered in stores. My first purchase was a Radio Flyer 4…
Working Toward Retirement – October
The markets have turned in our favor for the month of October. We had growth of $3,344, versus the $89 we had in September. This month we increased our contributions to my work 401k because I was able to get a significant increase in my compensation. It is still far, far less than what I…
Paying Cash for a Kitchen Remodel
John and I are being frugal and saving where we can on our kitchen remodel, but we’ve already spent a nice chunk of change on the project. It’s actually painful watching the amount in our savings account dwindle. I know we will be happy with the end result, but getting to that point is harder…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
I love Spring. It’s great when the temperatures start to rise and you can come out of hibernation. I also love Summer. Grilling out, going to amusement parks with the kids (pre-COVID), having plenty of daylight into the evening to extend all the fun. But the most wonderful time of the year, the one that…
Indecisive about Important Kitchen Decisions
When I was younger, I had no problem making decisions. I would see something, and I would just “know” that I had found the thing I had been searching for. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. In my old age, I have grown very indecisive. I second guess my decisions constantly, and it is…
Saving for the future – October
Before I get into our savings this past month, I wanted to thank my wife. As we are in the middle of our kitchen makeover, aside from being physically busy with that and everything else that makes up life, I am also very mentally preoccupied with it. I go to bed thinking about the next…