Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I've been busy visiting with family and friends (something I am so thankful for!) so I haven't gotten a chance to post. We're celebrating Thanksgiving with my parents later today, so I'm extra thankful for another day that I don't have to cook! … [Read more...]
Frugal Philosophy
I have always been a saver. Ever since I was a little kid, I would squirrel away money for things. But after college and a house purchase, it got harder to do things without debt.Debt REALLY bothers me... I mean, I HATE IT. I can't stand owing anybody anything. It's painful for me. I have NEVER carried a balance on my credit cards - that's how much I hate debt.About six years ago (the first time I ever had a car payment and my husband still had student loans), I started reading. I read … [Read more...]
Welcome! Whew!
Welcome to my money-saving blog! I've been keeping a journal about my experiences with saving money and debt reduction for two years now.... but now that I'm sharing my thoughts with all of you, there's a lot more pressure! Whew! I started my journal because I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, but wasn't sure how to go about it. The journal allowed me to vent my frustrations and celebrate a few successes while I was still working. I'm currently on maternity leave and would like to … [Read more...]