As mentioned a few weeks ago, we recently opened a vacation savings account. For some people, this might seem like a waste of money. I grew up in a poor household, where vacations were a luxury that only rich people could afford. Maybe you’re currently paying off debt, and vacations seem frivolous to you too. …
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Independence Day 2020 – The lock down edition
Like many cities around the United States, our Independence Day was a little…off. But despite New Jersey being in lock down, we had a pretty great 4th of July this year. Our borough didn’t have a parade this year. Which to be honest, was kind of nice. We love bringing the kids to the parade…
Kid’s Clothing Tips and Tricks for frugal parents
Children go through clothes quickly. If they’re not outgrowing them, they are staining and ripping them. It can definitely put a strain on the budget. If you have a large family like us, it can cost a small fortune to keep everyone looking clean and presentable. Fortunately for frugal parents, there are lots of tips…
IT’S KIDS DAY!!!
This Saturday is Kids Day! What? You’ve never heard of Kids Day? Well, most people haven’t. That’s probably because we made it up. About six years ago, on either Mothers Day or Fathers Day, our oldest asked Christy and I “If there’s a Mothers Day and a Fathers Day, why isn’t there a Kids Day?”…
Great Home Versus Great Neighborhood
We love our small house. A few years ago we were looking to move. It was hard to find a bigger house that offered everything we currently have in our little home. Our house is small, but it functions beautifully. We have no wasted space. It really is a well-designed home. The process of trying…
Saving for the future – July
No one can predict the future, but having goals and saving for the future is one way you can hedge against the unknowns you will certainly encounter in life. Christy and I haven’t always been good about saving. Being disciplined enough to not live paycheck to paycheck takes a conscious decision and practice. Is it…
Facebook Marketplace tips for success
As you know, I’ve been selling everything we own on Facebook Marketplace. Okay, not everything, but we’ve certainly sold a decent amount of stuff. Today, I thought I would share some tips on successfully selling on this online platform. Try to detach emotionally from your belongings. This was probably the hardest part of selling my…
Vacation savings account for a large family
Do you prioritize saving for vacations? In years past, we never specifically set aside money for trips. Recent events have made me reconsider how we once operated. We managed to make $845 by selling things in our crawlspace. From the beginning, I wanted to spend the money we earned on the kids. In my mind,…
De-cluttering our home and letting go of the past
After we started selling our belongings on Facebook Marketplace, I became obsessed with de-cluttering the crawlspace. For days on end, I rummaged around in there reorganizing and getting rid of our belongings. I became so fixated on clearing out the space, it was hard to focus on anything else – like my children or my…
Quarantine projects around the house
For the better part of the last 3 months, John and I have been in quarantine. We’ve done a few small projects around the house, but we finally decided to address our crawlspace. We have EVERYTHING stuffed into this tiny space – from baby clothes to furniture. The whole process started when we were switching…