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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 …
Faith & Family
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 …
Minimalism
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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A 2025 SIDE HUSTLE UPDATE
Way back in 2019, I first shared some legitimate side hustle ideas. And I still love a good side hustle! This side hustle update was five years in the making.
Faith & Family
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 …
Minimalism
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 …
Minimalism
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!
Minimalism
2025 MINIMALISM IN MARCH: WEEK ONE
It’s officially March! Congratulations for surviving the month if you participated in No Spend February. We’re on to the next challenge! It’s week one of Minimalism in March. Today’s post will outline this week’s decluttering challenges.
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POTENTIAL MARCH EXPENSES TO INCLUDE IN YOUR MONTHLY BUDGET
March is just around the corner! Now is the time to go over some potential March expenses to include in your new monthly budget. POTENTIAL MARCH EXPENSES YOU DON’T WANT TO FORGET: GET YOUR BUDGET READY NOW! Don’t let another new month sneak up and wreak havoc on your budget! Sit down and get your budget worked out now. Check …