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Save on Cable by Switching to Subscription Based Services

by Caton November 10, 2014 ~ 15 Comments

I’m all about cutting costs where I can so that I can spend money on the things most important to me. One such area I recently cut is TV. There are so many options for watching shows and movies that my husband and I decided to forgo cable when we moved into a new apartment […]

Save Money and Actually Enjoy Your Thanksgiving

by Caton November 5, 2014 ~ 13 Comments

If you’re a reader of my other blog, Budget Blonde, you might know that I am not the biggest fan of holidays. I know I know, I am a such a scrooge, but I have good reasons for it. Just to name a few: 1. People get so stressed around the holidays. Admit it if […]

What’s in Your Wallet?

by Caton November 4, 2014 ~ 7 Comments

Christine over at The Wallet Diet is a financial blogger who believes personal finance should be simple, inspiring, and exciting. How right she is! She also challenged me to reveal what’s in my wallet after she gave a rundown of what she carries around in hers. Her wallet had a grand total of eighteen items […]

Reuse and Recycle Around the Home to Save Money

by Caton October 20, 2014 ~ 15 Comments

In my quest to save as much money as possible and live a little greener, I’ve adopted some habits that, in my opinion, really do make a difference. You can save everything until you become a hoarder buried in your own home. Even toilet paper rolls can be collected and turned into DIY wall art! […]

4 Lunch Recipes to Save Money and Valuable Time

by Caton September 29, 2014 ~ 17 Comments

Who else out there is not a morning person? I’m making an effort to change that, but I have my doubts about the success of this endeavor. Some traits are just ingrained into the very fiber of a person’s being. (Ha! See that’s funny because I’m talking about food today.) I’ll use every last second […]

How To Get Your Rent Deposit Back

by Caton June 27, 2014 ~ Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing I can confidently talk about, it’s renting. In the last 10 years, I’ve lived in 6 different cities, and I’ve rented in every single one of them! Plus, I’m happy to say, I’ve been able to get my rent deposit back at each different apartment. Renting is great in my opinion […]