Car, refrigerator, washing machine...all are big purchases. Obviously, some are bigger than others but all involve planning and more money than you would spend on a normal day. You want to make sure that what you buy is going to last and be what you want. I mean, you are spending a lot of money on said item. Before you spend your hard earned (and saved) money, here are questions you need to ask yourself before making a large purchase. Making a Large Purchase- Questions to Ask First Can I … [Read more...]
Surviving Winter Colds with Young Children
Ah, the dreaded winter cold. The only thing moms dread more is the stomach bug (and running out of coffee...at least, this mom does). Whether it's the kids that are sick or the mom, surviving winter colds can seem impossible. Every few years we go through a time of someone being sick almost all the time. There might be a couple days where everyone is healthy but it's rare. These times are especially hard when you have young children. To make it a little bit easier, follow these … [Read more...]
How to Refresh Your Budget in 3 Simple Steps
Certain times of the year certainly take it's toll on the budget. Christmas, stressful times, seasons of being on the go, even just summer fun can make your budget fall to the side. Taking some time to refresh your budget can seem like a big undertaking when you are coming out of one of these seasons. It's definitely overwhelming to think about but it doesn't have to be. Following these steps I can show you how simple it can be to refresh your budget in just three steps. Refresh Your … [Read more...]
Know Your Why- Frugal Living with a Purpose
Have you ever gotten burned out on something? A job, a food, a diet, a certain activity, any number of things can burn us out. The same is true of frugal living. Living on a budget can get old in a hurry. You can get so frustrated with not being able to do what you want with your money. Paying down debt is like that for me. I get so annoyed that any extra money goes to paying down debt. Or it goes to something else and then I feel guilty that it didn't go to the debt. You just get burned out. … [Read more...]
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Logger’s Wife
There are always new readers on any blog. That's the way of the internet! However, how well do you know your favorite bloggers? Their blog? I thought a fun way to kick off the new year would be to share some facts about me and the blog that you might not know. Here are 7 things you didn't know about Logger's Wife, both the person (hi, I'm Julie!) and the blog. 1- I was married at 21. I was still in college. We married right before going back to school for our final semester. Sometimes … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy Christmas When You’re Broke
We've all had those years where you have no idea how you are going to pay for Christmas. Sometimes it happens more often than not. It seems to be Murphy's law that you'll have car issues or the pipes burst or the washing machine give up, right at Christmas time. It can be stressful to try to enjoy Christmas when you're broke. But it is very possible! Follow these 5 tips to make your Christmas great, even with a small budget. Go handmade Obviously, one of the first things you can do when … [Read more...]
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