I did something really wild this week. I subscribed to Disney +. And I have been thinking, and laughing at myself a little, about how much of an absolutely wild splurge it feels like. If you’ve been around a while, you know cash is a little tight these days. I’ve been cash flowing a doctoral…
This post contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day gifts are kind of hard, aren’t they? Hopefully you have a mom as awesome as mine was and it was always so difficult to find her a good gift. She was a really chill person and years ago I figured out that she would be happy with a…
**Some of these are affiliate links to the brands I actually liked.** Let’s talk about a surprisingly large expense for a lot of femmes out there today – bras. And if you’re not of the bra-wearing persuasion, before you give up on this post entirely, I’d ask you, how much do you think bras cost?…
Well. TL;DR is no, it’s not worth the splurge. A key reason it’s not is that Gobble defaults to 3 meals a week instead of 2 and it turns out 3 is just way too many. Now, you can go in and drop the meals down to 2, but you have to remember to do…
Marley Spoon is Martha Stewart’s food kit subscription. That seemed a little bougie to me, so I put off selecting it for a while. I was both intimidated by how difficult I thought her recipes would be and I also figured it would be one of the expensive kits. I was pleasantly surprised on both…
If you are thinking about purchasing a new family car then you have come to the right place. There are lots of factors to consider when a new car is needed, from the engine size to the running costs. It is easy to forget all the costs that go into owning a car, you have…
Friends, I have a frugal tip for you. Depending on the type of psychology you roll through life with, it may help or it may not. But it does help me. I make wishlists of things I want. You see… I am kind of a crazy hoarder and a neurotic organizer. So I hoard the…
Reading is a great activity for your children. It can help them improve their language skills, develop their imaginations, and it’s a fantastic alternative to screen time. If your child has taken up reading, it’s something you can easily encourage to help them discover all kinds of exciting books. Whatever types of books your children…
To kick off, let me start with Home Chef is currently tied for first place in our household with Hello Fresh as the best meal kits. My dad thinks they come in first. I think they come in second. So with that ringing endorsement, let’s look at some of the financials. There was a $90…
https://unsplash.com/photos/PFfA3xlHFbQ It has been a difficult year for us all, hasn’t it? Because of this, a lot of people are dedicated to making 2022 one full of fun, and who can blame them? The trouble is that fun can often cost money. The good news, though, is that there are some affordable options, like going…
For the past few months, I’ve been reviewing meal kits to see if they are worth the splurge. The best thing about Dinnerly is that it’s a barely a splurge. It has solidly been the most affordable of the meal kits I’ve tried the last few months. The introductory offer advertised was $60 off but…
In our continuing quest to find an affordable meal kit that has good recipes, this month I moved on to Sunbasket. Now, Sunbasket is definitely in the splurge category. It’s one of the more expensive meal kits I’ve looked at during this project. The introductory offer was $70 off across 4 meal orders. We all…
Continuing with our meal subscription theme, (you can check out the Hello Fresh review here), we moved on to Blue Apron. I often see Hello Fresh and Blue Apron mentioned as similar meal plans. Price-wise they were in the same range. Blue Apron has a $10 cashback on Rakuten on top of their introductory discounts.…
A watch serves as a constant reminder of the person who bestowed it upon you. Watches are a unique gift because you wear them on your wrist and are reminded of the person who gifted them to you every day. Giving someone a watch is a great way to show them that you care about…
Something I find kind of difficult is meal planning. I don’t really like cooking. I am sort of cheap, so buying everything to make some fancy meal really adds up when you don’t cook regularly and already have a cabinet full of spices and oils and the basics to cook. I also am either on…
I’ve been holed up in an AirBnB in the Outerbanks for several weeks now and for the first time since this spring, I’ve been buying groceries just for me. At home, my dad will eat pretty much anything. Food doesn’t last long. I am not the same. I had this grand idea I was going…
I don’t know if any of you are reading She Picks Up Pennies, but it’s another fantastic personal finance blog and recently she wrote a great post on Saver’s Remorse. Let me start with the disclaimer that this is the epitome of a first world problem. It’s a decent problem to have. But it struck…
Finding the right gift may be an irritating ordeal when you examine the multitude of options available online and at traditional operations. Although the popularity of online retail has expanded the shopping market, you don’t have to sift through several reviews and product descriptions to find the perfect gift. When you compose a list of…
I think I’m starting to settle in from the moving transition a little. And the millennial in me is a happy camper because while my spending is still kind of high, this week it was largely on experiences and I realized, I didn’t bat an eye at it. I was reminded of a conversation I…
Are you ever surprised by the things that catch your eye? I don’t wear much makeup. I’m pretty much a lip gloss and mascara gal – on a good day. On a super fancy day, I might be an eyeliner and eye shadow gal too, but by super fancy, I mean, New Year’s Eve or…
As you guys read this, I’m headed off to my first FinCon in five years! I could not believe how fun FinCon ’14 was in New Orleans and I’m super excited to see what D.C. has in store. I’ve also found prepping to head out to FinCon has turned into one of those reflective moments…
Buying new furniture is a major investment in both time and money. Most people prefer pieces that are appealing, as well as which feel comfortable and fit their space, especially those who have kids and pets. Of course, every piece of furniture has certain features to help you determine whether it’s a good fit. But…
Living frugally and saving your pennies is sometimes done for without question, you scrimp, save and make your money go the extra mile. Sometimes you forget what it all for and so the question begs, why am I so frugal? Usually, it’s so you can save for the more significant expenditure and purchases of your…
People think that working from home is easy because you can just do your own thing and work at your own pace in a comfortable environment. But the truth is, even though there are a lot of benefits, working from home is actually very hard. When you’re working in an office, it’s easy to stay…
The hardest decision any employer must make is whether or not to move the office furniture. True, it’s possible to replace your furniture after the move. But why do that? It’s so much easier to take the rest of the office with you. Here are several helpful tips to make your business move profitable for…