Here is a helpful list of items you might want to include in your July budget!
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A FRUGAL-ISH MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND IN TULSA, OK
We visited the Tulsa Zoo once when our son was just a baby, and for the next seven years I said I wanted to take the kids again. We finally made the trip; a three day frugal-ish Mother’s Day weekend in Tulsa, OK. Here’s what we were able to pack in for just under $700. Frugal-ish mother’s day weekend: air …
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GET YOUR JUNE BUDGET READY NOW!
Hey frugal friends! May is winding down, which means it’s time to get your June budget ready for action! It’s always best not to wait till the absolute last minute (or second day of a new month) to get that budget hammered out. Here are my tips on getting your June budget ready and a few things you’ll probably want to include…
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FRUGAL FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: SUMMER 2025
It’s the last week of school before summer break, which means it’s (past) time to figure out what to do to keep the kids entertained all summer without breaking the bank. Don’t worry, there are plenty of things to do for frugal fun for the whole family over the summer break. FRUGAL FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY – KEEP IT …
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DO YOU NEED THESE EXPENSES IN YOUR MAY BUDGET?
May is here! Is your budget done? Take a quick look at these potential expenses. See if you need to add any of them to your May budget before we get any further into the month.
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2025 MINIMALISM IN MARCH RECAP
In case you haven’t noticed yet, I love getting rid of stuff. The less stuff you have to deal with the better. So Minimalism in March is one of my favorite challenges here on a Life on a Dime. Any excuse to go through everything and pare down our belongings. Here are the results of Minimalism in March 2025. 2025 …
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LET’S GO FOR A WALK: WOOLLY HOLLOW STATE PARK
If you’ve followed a Life on a Dime for long, you might be aware that our family has spent the last two years exploring Arkansas State Parks. Over the 2024 Christmas Break, the kids got two new stamps in their state park passports. This post features our little day trip to Woolly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier. If you’re not …
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TIME TO GET YOUR APRIL BUDGET READY!
Don’t forget to make sure your budget is ready when the calendar changes to April! Here are some potential expenses you may need to include in your April budget.
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2025 MINIMALISM IN MARCH: WEEKS THREE & FOUR
We’re back with week three of Minimalism in March! If you’ve followed along, in week one we decluttered and cleaned the kitchen & baths, last week we covered the master bedroom, and the next two weeks… I’m moving on to the kids’ rooms! The details on this week’s decluttering challenge are listed below. MINIMALISM IN MARCH: kids bedrooms This is …
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2025 MINIMALISM IN MARCH: WEEK TWO
Last week we focused on kitchens and baths. I posted a quick outline of what I planned to do, and just finished a while ago as I type this. Now on to week two!