In our efforts to escape excess and save money, I have been experimenting with some Do-It-Yourself projects lately. There have been some clear winners and some complete failures! I will share both in the weeks to come. I’ll start with one of the winners:...
I am always on the lookout for a good deal, but this was the FIND of the century! Part of my escape from excess means that I am attempting new ways to do things. New ways mean that I’m trying my luck at shopping sales, clearance racks, and out of season...
Everything has to start somewhere! As was the case with our family and making a conscious choice to lose the excess! That’s why I’m answering the question of, “Who am I and Why On Earth Did I Start a Blog?” I am just like every other woman out...
We are losing the excess left and right over here! We said bye bye to our cleaning lady this week! We can now put that $120 a month savings into our house fund. After the birth of my second child, I asked my husband if we could get someone to help us clean the house...
Is it possible to go to Hawaii and stay within a budget? Years ago the answer to that question would have been a resounding, “No.” But with our new goals in sight, we set out to do Hawaii without putting it on a credit card. Here’s how! 1) Travel...