When I started college, the price was very reasonable – about $1,500 per semester. My first 2 years were paid for with scholarships. My last 2 years, I received financial aid. I graduated from school with no student loans. But times have changed, and things are no longer so simple for young people attending college today. I…
Pasta with Greens
This is a simple, inexpensive meal with healthy greens that makes A LOT. They changed the recipe to only use 1 onion for some reason. I’m always heavy on the onions and garlic, so I think you should stick with 2, but for those of you who aren’t onion lovers, the revised recipe is probably…
Game Closet Makeover
We finally finished our game closet makeover! I was hoping to get rid of more stuff, but these darn children insisted that they didn’t want to part with their beloved games and puzzles. Needless to say, we still have an overcrowded game closet. But the important thing to note is that we have organized the…
House envy
We live a frugal life. My husband and I talk about money often. We are always calculating and adjusting how much we spend, save, and invest. All of these are great habits, which have taken years to establish. But one thing I didn’t anticipate after being debt free, including our house, was still battling feelings…
Coat closet makeover
We are nearly finished with our game closet renovation. In the meantime, I wanted to share another closet project we did a few years ago, which has been a huge success in our house. Living in a small house means we have to be creative when we do a makeover. My wheels are always turning,…
Using debt…Responsibly?
I’ve said before that I’ve become a Dave Ramsey fanboy, but there is one thing we still do that he detests…we use debt. I know, I know. Credit cards spend millions a year in clever advertising for you to use their product, debt, because they know that it increases your impulse spending up to 18%…
Tips to cut the cost of birthday parties
My last baby turned one recently. It really is bittersweet. I love that he is healthy and growing, but I am sad that my baby is almost walking. More specifically, I think I am sad that I’ll never have a baby again. Having, holding, and delighting in my children as been the best part of…
Save some dough and make your own dough!
This is currently our favorite pizza dough recipe. It’s a lot more work, making it by hand instead of using the stand mixer, but it’s worth it. It may be even better with 00 flour, but we are trying to save money here, right? Luckily, the fanciest ingredient it calls for is semolina flour to…
How I learned to love Dave Ramsey
My wife and I were stupid with money for a long time. It didn’t necessarily have to be that way. Or at least for that long. We weren’t completely oblivious to our problems with money when we were younger. We just knew that we didn’t have any, and instead of taking a hard look at…
Tasty Lentil Tacos
Whether you are a vegetarian, trying to eat healthier, or just looking for something different, this lentil taco filling is great. Out of all the tacos I make, this is probably the family favorite. It’s easy to make and inexpensive. The recipe currently online from MK! on Allrecipes is not the recipe I’ve made for…