Holiday spending is stressful, and many Americans overextend their credit cards, take credit card cash advances, and apply for new credit during their holiday shopping. How can you recover from all of the money you spent on Christmas presents or similar shopping “obligations”? The Simple Start: New Year Austerity Measures? Some people cannot afford to spend much after the holiday season, others choose not to purchase. No matter whether you’re … [Read more...]
Where Do Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays?
Dining out is expensive. Children are expensive. But sometimes, you just don't feel like cooking, and you still have to feed your kids. So let's say it's Wednesday and you just can't bring yourself to cook and you don't want to order pizza again. Where can you go that your kids will eat free on Wednesdays? Growing up, there was one night a week that a local restaurant had a "pay by the pound" deal, where kids ate for the cost of their … [Read more...]
Blue Apron Review – A Non-Chef Takes on Meal Prep
I am not a great cook. I freely admit this. But I would love to become a better cook, and so when the opportunity arose to do a Blue Apron review, I jumped at the chance. I've actually been using Blue Apron on and off for a while, but I was excited to learn more while I put together my review. What is Blue Apron? Blue Apron is a service that delivers fresh, high quality ingredients as well as detailed recipes to allow you to put together … [Read more...]
Analyzing My Spending – Food Costs
In trying to clean up my budget, one thing I've really worked to eliminate is eating out. I'm lucky in that my office is in a great neighborhood with tons of great places to eat, but that means it's often very tempting to run out and grab lunch. While I can get something for cheap, I also have been trying to clean up my diet, and of course, the healthier options are also the more expensive ones. It wasn't too bad when I was limiting myself to … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Save on Groceries Without Coupons
I hate coupons. There. I said it. I. Hate. Coupons. Okay, so that’s not quite right. In general, coupons are a good thing. They’re a way to save money. I love saving money. And if I look through my monthly expenses, one of the biggest and most flexible categories is my grocery bill. House payment, car payment, cell phone bill, these sorts of things stay pretty standard. But food is a category that can make or break my … [Read more...]