The amount of money you spend on your kids’ lunches can easily add up if you’re not being smart and careful, especially if you are sending more than one child to school. I understand that some of you might just want to buy pre-packaged snacks or have your kids buy their lunch at school for convenience, but this can easily blow up your budget and let’s not forget that these types of meals aren’t really that healthy. Don’t worry, we […]
In a previous blog post, I walked you through the many wonders that a minimalist lifestyle can do to your budget – the less items you need, the less you buy, the less you have, the less you spend on upkeep and the more you save. Going back, Minimalism is a lifestyle and a mindset of having only the essential things that can add value to one’s life in order to achieve clarity, financial freedom, success and lasting happiness. Now, […]
If you’re on a budget, grocery shopping is one of the chores that you need to master and be smart about. It’s a significant expense in every household that eats up a big chunk from your monthly budget. If the idea of grocery shopping already excites you, congratulations because you are now officially a responsible adult. But don’t let the excitement get to you or you’ll end up overspending at the grocery store! I, myself, am guilty of that. Thanks, […]
When we last talked, I promised you that I would tell you how and why it is ever okay to buy more than you need, and (gasp) even throw food away in certain circumstances. First, I’d like to emphasize that I really am not in favor of waste. I believe that we should do our best to buy what we need and use up what we buy. And of course, it’s good to plan ahead so that you will have […]