Necessary Evil: Money
Dun dun DUN! (This is the sound my brain makes every time I hear the word “money.” You’re welcome.) When I began this blog, it was a craft blog. I intended to post crafty ideas, projects, decor, etc....
View ArticleNecessary Evil: Budgeting
Today is payday. This sounds exciting, but for us, not so much. Payday is also budget-and-pay-bills-day in the Gregory household. Needless to say, these are double-strong coffees and Ben and...
View ArticleNecessary Evil: It’s only a bargain if you need it.
As is probably obvious, our budgeting system only works effectively if we adhere to it. (Whatta shocker.) One of my favorite hand-staying mantras for shopping is “it’s only a bargain if I need it.”...
View ArticleNecessary Evil: Coping with Job Loss
There are a ton of personal finance resources out there, some more helpful than others. While some of these blogs are useful no matter what your financial situation, (one of my new favorites is...
View ArticleNecessary Evil: Unemployment (and some surprising personal growth)
Jack and I have been unemployed since the last week of April. We had saved some money from our tax return, and tried to skimp in every way imaginable since we knew we’d be out of work for a couple of...
View ArticleGuest Post: Summer Budgeting Ideas That Bring Huge Bonuses
Most of us work far too much. In fact, some of us would admit to being workaholics. Sadly, providing for the family usually equates to spending a lot of time away from the family. Such trade-offs are...
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