I hope I haven't overstated the fact that budgets are awesome tools to help you get your money on track. And they are not as restrictive as people think they are. On the contrary, I've had much more freedom with my spending since I have been on a budget, and have still saved more money than I did when I was not on a budget. This is why I say all the time that you can SPEND MORE and SAVE MORE … [Read more...] about How to Save Money: By Budgeting in Spending Cash
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Mrs. iHB: How To Save Money – Kids Clothing
When you get pregnant there are many things that run through your mind, SO many things to be excited for, nervous for and plan for. I know I started planning the nursery immediately, and the first thing I did when I found out we were having a boy was buy him this onesie. (There are little socks with Harleys on them to go with it ;) ) This thing was on clearance at BabyGap for like … [Read more...] about Mrs. iHB: How To Save Money – Kids Clothing
You Don’t Need a New Car
As I've been sifting through the blogosphere, I'm finding more and more that people are afraid of automobiles. And I get it. I used to be there. When I was 16 years old, I bought an old, crappy car for $1600 and it lasted less than a year. I didn't even know where the oil dipstick was in the engine bay. It wouldn't start after a while and I ended up selling it to a friend because I had inherited … [Read more...] about You Don’t Need a New Car
Mrs. iHB: Saving Money in the Kitchen – Chicken
Hello Blogosphere! Mrs. iHB here. This post is for the more domestically inclined among us (or not, it will save you money to learn some of the arts of domesticity!) This kitchen tip has got to be the biggest money saving item in my food budget. We only get $300 a month for food and I try to feed our family as wholey and organically as possible. I believe that food is medicine and while it may … [Read more...] about Mrs. iHB: Saving Money in the Kitchen – Chicken