After picking up toys, doing loads of laundry, and scrubbing the bathroom floor I’m exhausted!
Not to mention wiping butts, calming tantrums, refereeing fights, and spending one-on-one time with both of my boys – Whoa!!, momma needs a break!
I know self-care is a big buzz word today, but there is nothing better than venting with a bunch of gal pals, to release pent-up tension!
Although I don’t have as much “girl time” as I know I should and when I do it is usually in the form of a play date, I think it is essential to get out with your friends at least once a month to talk about life and possibly non-kid related subjects! This is a time you can be yourself again – Like your pre-kid self again. Come on, I know she’s hiding in there somewhere!
We all had our own lives before we had kids and having kids is a wonderful journey I will cherish always, but it is good for your entire family if you leave the nest every once in a while.
Are you looking to be more frugal? Frugality often means different things to different people. I like to think of being more Frugal as living within your means and buying quality items that will last! Sure, I love saving money, but NOT at the cost of being or buying things that are cheap.
I also believe in being intentional with your money and planning ahead to avoid spending more. These beliefs have helped my husband and I pay off our care and house and we are now completely debt-free. We have also been able to save for our retirement, our children’s college funds, and invest money (hello compound interest) all while taking at least three vacations per year (what we love to do).
Frugal living is definitely worth it and is a means to the end of your financial woes.
There’s a song I listen to with my sons on the Disney Channel that goes, “built to last, built to last. That way things don’t go too fast.” This song, of course, refers to the three little pig’s houses. The straw house, the stick house, and the strongest house that withstood the test of the big bad wolf, which was “built to last.”
You often hear people say, “They don’t make things like they used to.” I often wonder why? Why did after one year, my stainless steel refrigerators rust? Or my two-week-old shirt gets a hole in it after washing?
Are these items frugal or cheap? I would go with cheap!
Frugal means buying items, even if they cost a little more, that will stand the test of time.
Why Live Frugally?
If you want to get ahead financially, living frugally is key.
Many people do not know this but many millionaires live a frugal lifestyle. If you hope to become debt-free one day and perhaps financially independent, then living frugally can help you get there and it is not as hard or boring as it sounds. I look at it as a challenge!
Some people may roll their eyes at frugality. But I always try to remember frugality is not a life sentence. Once you have a budget in place, pay off your debt, build an emergency fund, and save for retirement then it is okay to splurge on yourself once in a while as long as you continue to live within your means.
In fact, if you want to be more frugal, you can do things such as price comparison and research items before you buy. In this way, you will be buying quality over cheap products that do not last.
What does Mom really want for Mother’s Day? Most moms just want to feel loved and appreciated.
One way you can make her feel special is to show her you know how much hard work and effort goes into being an amazing mom.
My gang usually takes me out to dinner so I don’t have to cook and the kids’ make little homemade gifts, which I love. Yet, one other thing I know all moms would appreciate is a clean house, including me!
But guess what? Mama doesn’t want to be the one cleaning on her big day! Nope, she wants to relax, have some brunch with mimosa, and did I mention relax!
I know because I AM a mom of two boys and it IS a lot of work keeping our house clean and organized. Also, it stresses me out when our house is cluttered and dirty.
Stress is the last thing you want mom to feel on her big day.
So today I’m going to offer you a free chore printable Mom will LOVE!
All you need to do is download and print it out and you will have a thoughtful gift, whether it be from the hubby, kids, or all the above!
Hey All! Easter is right around the corner and we LOVE holidays in our house! My boys are little artists and they will take part in any craft I put out, let alone Easter Crafts for kids.
I find the biggest issue with crafting is you can literally spend a small fortune making all the things you see on Pinterest or the craft stores! People are SO creative and it is SO hard to resist if you are into crafting!
My goal at I Heart Frugal is always to save you money and since crafting is expensive, I’ve come up with a list of Insanely Cute Easter Crafts from my fellow blogging friends that I promise you, will not break the bank!
If you are into Easter decorations, painting, and coloring eggs, this list has something for you! Be sure to check out all the crafts listed and scroll to the bottom to find the ultimate list of Easter crafts for kids!
Start Easter anticipation a week or two before and let your kids decorate your house with these super cute projects. Sure they will be asking you all week, “When is the Easter bunny coming?” but at least they will have something else to keep them preoccupied! Give these frugal crafts for kids a try!
Do you waste money? Have you ever looked – I mean REALLY looked – at what you could cut out of your budget to save money?
There are so many ways to save money, but finding them is not always easy.
I always recommend sticking to ideas that work for you. I mean, if that morning cup of Joe is SUPER important, then keep it but use the other 20 ways I have listed to help you get your budget back on track.
Personal finance is a tricky thing for many people. Often people buy what they “want” or “THINK” they need without looking at price tags.
If you are super rich, then good for you! I hope to be in your shoes one day. But for the rest of us, wouldn’t it be nice to take a vacation or build up an emergency fund with all the “little things” we can save money on overtime?
In today’s post, I have listed 21 things people waste money on that can be avoided and save you over $3000 per year. Put that $3000 away in a separate savings account and there you have your mini-emergency fund or your vacation fund… So start planning.
