Viewing posts tagged with: saving money

5 Green House Cleaning Solutions to Save Money

by Caton March 2, 2015 ~ 12 Comments

My first home of my own was on a relatively small Caribbean island, which means most products were imported from other countries. This resulted in a high cost of living. I’m thankful that I formed many of my adult habits- cooking, cleaning, and general independence- in an expensive foreign country because I learned how to […]

Be Your Own Handy (Wo)Man with a DIY Tool Kit

by Caton February 25, 2015 ~ 6 Comments

Cat and I know a thing or two about always being a renter and never a buyer. Home ownership will be in our futures someday, but we’re getting pretty good at this whole renting business in the meantime. Cat gave some tips to help get your rent deposit back. I wanted to talk about another […]

How to Save Money on Groceries

by Caton January 26, 2015 ~ 25 Comments

Grocery Costs Around the U.S. As personal finance bloggers, we tend to always think our area is a high cost of living area, which may not always be true when compared to other places throughout the world. To discover where the cost of living truly is high, a group of bloggers got together and compared […]

My Travel Plans for 2015

by Caton December 31, 2014 ~ 6 Comments

It’s the new year tomorrow, and with that comes a lot of hope, promise, and excitement as everyone gets going on their New Year’s resolutions. I think the beginning of the year is a great way to get motivated to do even better than the year before. Many people don’t like resolutions, saying people hardly […]

Save More in 2015 with Smarter Coupons

by Caton December 29, 2014 ~ 8 Comments

It’s almost a new year. I don’t know about you, but it always feels like a time of change to me. I’m not usually one to make New Year’s resolutions because I often have goals that I’m working on. Still, after the rush of the holidays subsides it feels like a good time to evaluate […]

How to Take Family Pictures Worthy of Your Next Christmas Cards

by Caton December 15, 2014 ~ 9 Comments

Photography is one of the few creative outlets I’ve succeeded in. Many of my Pinterest crafts look more like Pinterest fails, so I love the satisfaction of viewing a great photograph I took. The holidays are an especially fun time of year if you enjoy being behind the camera because there are so many opportunities […]

How to Celebrate Your Day with Free Birthday Stuff

by Caton December 8, 2014 ~ 10 Comments

Despite not being a fan of cold weather, this is my favorite time of year. Holidays are wonderful, but I’m also one of those December babies. People would always ask, and sometimes still do, if my birthday was overshadowed by Christmas. I’ve been asked if I received fewer birthday gifts in lieu of Christmas gifts […]

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 […]

Reuse and Recycle Around the Home to Save Money

by Caton October 20, 2014 ~ 16 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 ~ 18 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 […]