Holidays can be expensive. Hosting big family dinners can also be expensive. But they don’t have to be! Save yourself some time, money, and stress; try these frugal holiday dinner ideas this Thanksgiving and Christmas and have a great day with your family and friends, instead of stressing in the kitchen or over your budget.
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SO I TURNED FORTY: REVISITING MY BUCKET LIST
Five years ago (and that just feels crazy to type), I decided it would be fun to publish a short bucket list of life goals to accomplish before I turned forty for Blogtober. Now that I’ve met that mid-life milestone, I thought it’d be fun to revisit that list and see where I’m at. I would also like to note …
2024 NO SPEND FEBRUARY & MINIMALISM IN MARCH UPDATE
The Life on a Dime household did participate in no-spend February and Minimalism in March, despite the glaring lack of activity on the blog or its social media. This post will serve as a super quick update for both. 2024 NO SPEND FEBRUARY UPDATE Rule One: Limited Eating Out – We limited ourselves to going out only twice in February. …
TURKEYS AND STUFFING! IT’S TIME TO SET YOUR NOVEMBER BUDGET
Here’s a reminder to double-check your November budget for these potential expenses.
SPOOKY SEASON: THREE FINDS FOR IF YOU’RE SHORT ON CASH & TIME
As I write this, Halloween is just over two weeks away. I’m still not ready, but I’m *mostly* there. If you’re low on ideas, or funds you’re in luck; today I’m sharing a few of my favorite Amazon finds for Spooky Season. So we have two kids and two costumes to shop for when it comes to Spooky Season. That …
EIGHT OCTOBER BUDGET MUST-HAVES
September is winding down, which means it’s time to get your October budget ready. What do you need to make sure your budget is ready for the month?
THREE IMPORTANT EXPENSES TO INCLUDE IN YOUR SEPTEMBER BUDGET
It’s hard to believe that September is almost here! Here’s your friendly reminder to get your September budget ready pronto – and don’t forget to include these potential expenses in your September budget!
EIGHT EXPENSES TO INCLUDE IN YOUR AUGUST BUDGET
There are a lot of kids going back to school or virtual school this year and with the 2020-2021 school year come some new expenses to consider. Here are just a few you might need to include in your August budget.
IS YOUR JULY BUDGET READY?
Here is a helpful list of items you might want to include in your July budget!
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…