Category: Saving Sanely

Staying atop financial obligations and finding ways to save money are two the biggest concerns facing most families. Ideally, cash flow balances within a household, with resources left over to stash for the future. Unfortunately, real world conditions are not always ideal. In reality, many families struggle just to keep up with ongoing expenses, much…

Life can get pretty chaotic. Work, parenting, social obligations, and just the everyday things of every day can add up. Before we know it, it’s dark outside, the kids are in bed, we exhale for what feels like the first time and we wonder where the day has gone. But, dear friends, it doesn’t always…

Since the recession we have been finding new ways to enjoy ourselves and making the most of what we have. Many people think that when it comes to alcohol and food, what you buy is what you get and it can’t be improved, but with wine there are so many little tips you can use…

  It’s been a year since my husband and I made the tough decision to downsize from our big, beautiful dream home and start over in a smaller, more manageable one. If you’ve been following my story, you know that a year ago, I had reached my breaking point. I was over $500,000 in debt…

      This is my first guest post. I originally published this here at debtfreemartini.com. I was at a crossroads. In the eyes of the world, I had it all. I had just graduated and was making over six figures. I had an amazing husband, and of course I bought a big, beautiful house…