It’s OK to Have a Simple Birthday Celebration for Your Kid.

Does anyone else feel like celebrations have gotten out of hand? From weddings, gender reveals and kid birthday parties, it feels overwhelming to keep up with expectations especially when you are flooded with constant comparisons on social media. Even last winter I had those feelings and opted to simplify how we did Christmas. After throwing … Read more

Budgeting Tips – Manage your Money

Things have become expensive. Between inflation, “shrink-flation” and the cost of raising a child (and two dogs), my wallet is tired. More than ever, I’m trying to keep my spending under control and budget my grocery bills. But before I dive in with budgeting tips, you must first understand your default spending. #1 Understanding recurring … Read more

Am I frugal if I hire a Maid Service?

The short answer, YES! I’ve recently started outsourcing the bane of my existence, cleaning. Now I don’t mind tidying up, doing laundry and just generally keeping things clutter-free, however, I detest scrubbing a toilet, tub or cleaning my stove top and floors. That routine maintenance cleaning takes forever but really makes a difference in combined … Read more