Frugal folks know that fun doesn’t have to be expensive.  I actually had a ton of fun last weekend without spending a dime. (Blame it on my weed-pulling obsession!) So as we head into a beautiful spring weekend, I’d love to hear your suggestions for having fun without draining the wallet.
Here’s what I love:
1.  Board [...]

Today’s post is from Sherri of Serene Journey. Sherri and her husband Gwynn share their tips to enjoying life and discuss topics like personal development, frugality, home and organizing, happiness and family.
Wish there was a way to relax, pamper yourself and indulge in a little “me time” without spending a fortune? When you hear [...]

Yesterday’s post on oversaving at Get Rich Slowly really hit home for me.  My husband and I definitely fall into the category of hyperopic, as defined by the New York Times. We worry about enjoying life in the future far more than we worry about enjoying life now.  And apparently, as we age, there’s a [...]

Serious talks in my household always seem to happen in the shower.  Like a lot of other families right now, B and I try hard to ignore how it seems just about every smart, responsible move we’ve made in the last five or so years seems to be biting us in the rear.
Being Honest Can [...]

As Billy Ocean is fond of saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” This Christmas, I think that could more appropriately interpreted as, “When times get tough, the tough get smart.” If the thought of buying a carload full of indulgent gifts (don’t forget customized wrapping, of course) makes you feel queasy, [...]

You may have heard the story of Diderot’s robe somewhere along the way. You know: Diderot receives a fabulously luxurious robe, then bit by bit, ends up upgrading every aspect of his life so that everything matches the quality of the new robe. By the end, he misses his old careworn, well-loved robe, as well [...]

If you’re craving more simple ideas, please feel free to check out two guest posts I have out today. Simple Mom is featured 30 Simple Ways to Get Your Child Ready to Read while My Friend Amy is sharing The Power of Story: Sara from On Simplicity on The Dot. Both are literacy related, so [...]

McDonald’s turned the phrase, “You deserve a break today,” into marketing gold. The idea that we all work hard and deserve a treat was incredibly successful. You’ve heard it countless times in stores, as shoppers talk themselves into purchases. You’ve probably used this line yourself a few times. I know I have.
I doubt I [...]