Welcome to Frugal Series: Camping! I hope to make the Frugal Camping Series a regular thing, so let me know if there's anything you're interested in seeing: a series about frugal travel, work attire, beauty, home improvement, etc. Anything you have a question about, let me know and I'll try to cover it! First up let's dive into how much does it cost to go camping?Why Camping? It's the Continue Reading
Glamping on a Budget: Your Essential Guide To Glamping On A Dime
Glamping on a budget, can it be done? Camping isn’t for everyone. Not a chance. Just the very idea of sleeping on a thin slab of polyester, your body contorting against your will as it tried to match the contours of the rocks beneath you, your hand constantly swatting at the mosquitos that somehow manage to fit between the teeth of your zip is horrendous enough. And we get it. Continue Reading
Camping with a Dog: A Beginner’s Guide to Camping
If you have a dog who is your best buddy (much like my cute mutt is!) you've probably considered camping with a dog as a great way to travel and take your furry pal with you, right?Even though camping with a dog is easier than a lot of other types of travel, it's not totally smooth. There's a lot of preparation that goes into taking a dog camping for the first time, as many campsites and Continue Reading
Unique Father’s Day Card Ideas
We're a few weeks out from Father's Day, but it's never too early to start thinking about what you're going to get Dad! I already have a list of fun things Dad might like here - check out my Dad's Gift Guide here. But what about the card for Dad? Here are some unique and frugal Father's Day card ideas! Continue Reading
5 Fun Things To Do On Father’s Day
Father's Day is quickly approaching - did you know that? Since it's Summer Savings all this month, I decided to combine fun and cool activities to do with Dad this Father's Day. Most of them are very affordable too, which means you don't have to sweat to death, you can celebrate your Dad or Dad-figure or Husband-Dad, and you don't have to spend a lot! Win-win-win.Read on for some cool summer Continue Reading
Deliciously Easy 4th of July Dessert Ideas
Some of my favorite 4th of July memories are centered around food (aren't most memories food centered? Mine are at least!) I've never hosted 4th of July yet, but I always bring something to others' parties. I'm known for either bringing a delicious dessert or killer mixed drinks...While there's a time and place for drinks, desserts are my favorite because you can eat them all day. While you Continue Reading
Debt Payoff Series: Jeff from Dollar Sprout
A few months ago, I launched my debt payoff series: inspiring stories from people who have paid off or are in the middle of paying off debt. I figured you've been hearing enough about my debt payoff journey, and you might want some inspiration from others!In this post, Jeff from the blog Dollar Sprout shares a different way he tackled his debt repayment: by making more money! We all know that Continue Reading
Debt Payoff Series: Russell and Maleah of Unconventional Prosperity
A few months ago, I launched my debt payoff series: inspiring stories from people who have paid off or are in the middle of paying off debt. I figured you've been hearing enough about my debt payoff journey, and you might want some inspiration from others!In this post, Russell and Maleah discuss how starting a business helped jump start and ultimately contribute to their total debt pay off - Continue Reading
Which is Better: Play! by Sephora or Birchbox? [Updated for 2019]
When I was first considering signing up for a beauty box subscription, it was tough to choose in the Play by Sephora vs Birchbox debate. However, I had been buying makeup through Sephora for a few years and my Mom liked Sephora, so I decided to sign up with them - I've even done a few Play! by Sephora reviews here, too!However, I recently decided to switch from Sephora to Birchbox for my Continue Reading
Unique Ways to Save Money and Make Money in 2019
They say money can’t buy happiness, but having enough money to buy a dog or a yacht is pretty darn close. Whether you’re a 9-to-5 city slicker or an always-on-the-move, part-time multitasker, you depend on your hustle to sustain your livelihood. If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck, make 2019 your year of saving and making more money than you ever have before. Make good on your Continue Reading