The main reason I started this blog is due to the hugely popular response our No Spend Month story garnered. We were featured in USA Today and on The Today Show as the face of families everywhere who are trying to cut back. I first read about the idea in Reader’s Digest (my grandmother’s yearly […]
How To Get A Raise Without Asking Your Boss
Now that you’ve looked at your spending habits, (You did, didn’t you? If not I’ll just wait here, go do it now….okay moving on) it’s time to get a raise! You think I’m going to suggest you go into your boss’ office and demand a raise in this economy? No way! How would that work […]
How To Find Money For Your Budget
The first step to taking charge of your finances is paying attention to what you are spending. It seems simple, but it’s always the hardest step to take. Pull out your bank statement or go online and write down everything you spent on last month, and then add a star to any expense that is […]
Today
The night after I appeared in USA Today, I got a phone call from Frank at Today, who found me through the USA Today article. Yesterday there was a film crew in my house, and this morning our segment aired on Today on NBC. It was a fun experience, and my kids loved seeing themselves […]
USA Today
I was recently interviewed and featured in an article in USA Today. The article talks about how the downturn in the economy had more people saving. While our main motivation for saving money and paying down debt has more to do with peace of mind, I can’t say that the economy doesn’t play a part […]
How Did I Get Here?
After years of raising our 4 kids from babyhood into early childhood we’ve finally pulled our heads out of the sand. Convenience and ease were more important than cost. When we had money it was easy to spend it on rewarding ourselves or our children. Now we are learning to lead a centsible life. […]
