Are you tempted by all of those meal kit delivery ads that you constantly hear on podcasts? Wondering if it’s really worth it? I’ve tried a few meal kit services and I thought I would share my experience in case you’re considering testing them out. My Personal Experience with Meal Kit Delivery Services I have tried meal kit services three times—full disclosure, all of them
Cheap 4th of July Activities
The big day is fast approaching, do you know what you’re doing to celebrate? July 4th can be a pretty expensive holiday, but there are ways to keep it under budget. If you’re looking for cheap 4th of July activities, then we’ve got some great ideas for you! From sharing the responsibilities of dinner prep to hitting up free activities, there are a ton of
Budget Camping: Keep Your Vacation Cheap
Summer has arrived and it’s finally camping season. But what seems like a cheap vacation can actually get quite expensive. But budget camping is a thing, you can keep your costs down and still have a great time. From picking the right place to camp, to getting good but not overly expensive equipment, there are a ton of things you can do to make sure
Father’s Day Projects for the New Dad
Father’s Day is fast approaching, but you can go all-out for dad without spending a ridiculous amount of cash all while adding a little personal touch. Looking for something great for dad, get the kids together and make one of these great Father’s Day projects. If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift there are a ton of easy-to-make meaningful projects for the dad
Cheap Fun Summer Staycation Activities
Not all of us can afford a real vacation—one where we jump on a plane and jet off on the adventure of our lives—but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun this summer. If you need something to do this summer but can’t head out on a big trip consider a summer staycation. Staying at home doesn’t mean wasting the hours lying on
How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring?
Thinking of popping the question sometime soon? Wondering how much you should spend on an engagement ring? It’s a tricky question and there are a ton of opinions floating around out there. So how much money should you spend on an engagement ring? Don’t Spend More Than You Can When it comes to engagement ring shopping, people often think the bigger the better. But you
How Much Money Should You Have Saved?
Growing up sucks the second you realize you have to make money and pay your bills. And there’s so much chatter about making money, saving money and planning for the future—but what does any of that really mean? How much money should you have saved? Is there even a right answer? How Much Money Do You Need to Live? When it comes to figuring out
6 Easy DIY Projects to Make Money
Crafting can be a great way to make a few extra dollars, especially if you have a small start-up budget to work with. If you’re looking for a great DIY project to create and sell, here are some easy projects to make money: Mini Succulent Plants Mini succulents are all the rage right now, so if you’re looking for easy projects to make money consider
4 Ways to Relax Without Retail Therapy
I’ve noticed lately that a lot of destress methods include spending a boatload of money on things that you absolutely don’t need. Retail therapy we call it, but I’d fancy a more accurate description being “a huge waste of money.” But there are a ton of great ways you can relax without retail therapy, let’s talk about them: Read a Book My favorite way to
Are Monthly Subscription Boxes a Waste of Money?
Monthly subscription boxes are all the rage right now—FabFitFun, Ipsy, Popsugar. You can get subscription boxes of anything and everything. Are you interested in true crime? You can solve a crime with Hunt a Killer. Interested in books? Try Once Upon a Book Club. Don’t have time to make dinner? There’s a subscription box for that… or more accurately, there are several. But the real