This week, we paid off our last credit card. It felt amazing to finally be free from that burden that a ridiculously high interest rate puts on you! It has been a long journey into getting this part of our debt-freedom journey behind us, but now we can move on to the big beastie: student…
Month: January 2015
What is Saving Sanely?
It’s about saving time, money, energy and my health. Growing up, I was taught about money but it didn’t really stick. I thought of my first credit card as free money. Take out the maximum every year for student loans to focus on school? Sounds great! Get the biggest house that you fell in love…
Cheap, Easy and Delicious Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe
Looking for a chicken recipe that is easy, one pot (hello, easy cleanup!) and delicious all at once? You’ve found it! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this scrumptious meal with minimal effort or your part. The chicken is moist and tender and the vegetables caramelize in the juices. Bonus: The…
2 Weeks of my Whole 30 down, 2 to go!
So, if you’ve been with me so far, you know that I’ve been completing my first Whole 30. This is a diet program in which you eliminate any possible food in your diet that does not provide optimal health. Some examples are anything processed, grains, dairy and legumes. I basically use the rule of thumb…
One Simple Trick to Saving 50% on Your Grocery Bill
Meal planning is the single most important thing I have done to save on my grocery budget. And let’s face it, the grocery budget is the biggest factor in my overall budget. I have crunched the numbers and I found that I am saving over 50% on groceries compared to how much I spend on…