Tag: budget

September 1, 2010

Bento on a Budget

Clockwise from top left: organic carrot flowers, crackers, Stonyfield organic yogurt topped with home-grown watermelon stars, more watermelon, organic grapes, tuna salad topped with more carrot flowers. Yum!! In less than a week Emily will be starting first grade, which means we’ll be packing up lunches for her to take …Read the Rest

Happy Birthday, Clara!
June 27, 2009

Happy Birthday, Clara!

Clara has turned one year old! We invited some family members over for a daisy-themed birthday luncheon this afternoon. It …Read the Rest

Vacation on a Budget — Part II
June 20, 2009

Vacation on a Budget — Part II

Here are some other low-cost or free activities our family enjoyed while on vacation in Montebello, VA. (You could probably …Read the Rest

Vacation on a Budget — Part I
June 19, 2009

Vacation on a Budget — Part I

Here are some more details from our week long vacation in Montebello, VA. It is beautiful there! We stayed in …Read the Rest

Top 5 Things to Buy in Bulk
March 22, 2009

Top 5 Things to Buy in Bulk

If done properly, buying in bulk can save a substantial amount of money. Check unit prices to make sure you …Read the Rest

Frugal Meal Planning 101
January 26, 2009

Frugal Meal Planning 101

For many households, food can be one of the highest monthly expenses (second to rent or mortgage). Fortunately, there are …Read the Rest

Afternoon Play Date
January 25, 2009

Afternoon Play Date

Mark worked late almost every night last week, so the girls and I went into “survival mode”. In case you …Read the Rest

8 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
January 21, 2009

8 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget

You may be surprised to learn that eating healthy foods can be good for your waistline and your budget! Here …Read the Rest

Top 5 Things to Buy Used
January 15, 2009

Top 5 Things to Buy Used

Photo by DIY City Mag I am a huge fan of shopping at thrift stores, consignment shops, and yard sales …Read the Rest

6 Tips for Motivation to Stick to a Budget
January 7, 2009

6 Tips for Motivation to Stick to a Budget

The New Year’s resolutions have been made, and many people have resolved to “spend less money” in 2009.  Setting up …Read the Rest

Come Join Me on Financial Bliss
January 7, 2009

Come Join Me on Financial Bliss

Good news! I will be a contributing author for the Financial Bliss channel of Blissfully Domestic. I plan to contribute …Read the Rest

Preparing for Next Christmas
December 26, 2008

Preparing for Next Christmas

Now all the presents are unwrapped, and the holiday rush is just starting to settle down. I was tempted to …Read the Rest

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