Tag Archives: Dollars & Cents

I'll never forget the first time I felt really let down by my name-brand cell phone carrier. It wasn't because of poor coverage in rural areas or occasional dead zones. Those, I expected. This post is...

Ever since my husband and I started dating he had this phrase that he would always say when he got something for free; he called it "living off the land". I thought it was pretty clever, so over the y...

Admittedly, I am behind the times. Like, wayyyy behind. But, have you heard about the Facebook group(s) "Buy Nothing"? To join one, you simply get on Facebook and type "Buy Nothing groups near me" in ...

By now you've heard about my journey with Twigby. My husband and I cautiously and optimistically switched from our major carrier and we've been 100% satisfied. But while I've been open with you about ...

I am not a domestic goddess. My home is not spotless, I don't clean my windows with a custom vinegar blend, and I certainly don't know all the tried-and-true tips for getting stains out of laundry. La...

A few months ago, my husband switched his phone service to Twigby, a value-priced mobile service provider. I'll be honest - I wanted him to try it first before I finally cut the cord on my 15+ year na...

With the spending spree of the holidays behind us and the fresh new year stretching out before us, it's not uncommon to focus on financial fitness this time of year. Thankfully, cutting back doesn't n...

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and if you're like me, you're looking for that perfect gift for that hard-to-buy for someone. {For me it's my 10-year-old son. Can we all agree that shopp...

Our family loves to give out cookie boxes to our neighbors every Christmas, but this year we had a new idea - Christmas ornaments! With a little over 50 families in our neighborhood, I wanted to give ...

Phone scams are a billion-dollar business in the United States, and scammers are getting more sophisticated every year. While many of us believe we're immune to falling prey to these scams, the realit...