My Frugal Rhodes Trip, Day 2: Jumbo, Seven Springs, Agathi Beach & Lindos
Our second day and first full day in Rhodes was a great one. It was filled with so many different things, and even though there were some unexpected changes to the itinerary, it couldn’t have gone better. Best of all, almost everything we did that day was free. Other than our first stop at Jumbo, […]
Budget-Friendly Hobbies That Help You Relax Without Breaking the Bank
Some hobbies require a large financial investment to keep doing regularly. Between equipment, supplies, memberships, or other ongoing costs, they can quickly become expensive. Fortunately, there are also plenty of hobbies that are low cost or even completely free. Read on to discover some affordable hobbies that can be a terrific way to entertain yourself […]
Easy Ways to Catch Sprinkler Problems Early
A sprinkler system can make caring for your yard much easier, but it can also waste a surprising amount of water if something isn’t working properly. Fortunately, many common problems have early warning signs. Here’s how to spot issues before they become expensive repairs, plus a few simple ways to keep your watering costs as […]
How to Update Your Bathroom Without a Full Renovation
Sometimes your bathroom needs an upgrade. But a bathroom renovation can cost quite a hefty amount. Here are some ways you can improve your bathroom without the price tag of a full renovation, but still have similarly satisfying results. With a few smart updates and some creative styling, you can give your bathroom a fresh, […]
The Upsides of Being a Single Mom
This post was written by team member, Tracey Marks, a single mother by choice, but is very relevant to moms who are post divorce as well. Some people may instinctively answer, “Nothing.” Yeah, it’s hard. So, for all those single parents out there who want to throw something at me just because I’m suggesting it […]
How to Choose Low-Cost Transportation for Teens: Walking, Bikes, Buses, Car Rides, and E-Bikes
As the parent of 4 teenagers, it’s no question that transportation is a big deal. Am I giving my kids a lift? Are they taking the bus? Walking? Unfortunately, where I live, bike riding isn’t an option as a way to get from place to place since the roads between our gated community and the […]
7 Steps for Parents to Erase an Entire Twitter Archive in 2026
You were a new parent. It was exciting. You decided to share all or many of your parenting moments on Twitter, as a way to express yourself and share with the world what you were going through. But your kids goe older and they realize that their whole life was on display and want you […]
Planning a Frugal Family Trip to London? Here’s How to Save on Accommodation, Food, and Sightseeing
London is one of my favorite places to visit on a budget. I’ve been there twice so far, once with my daughter and once alone, and my eldest son has been there twice. There are so many free and low cost things to do. Read on about how you can save money on your trip […]
My Small Beautiful Albanian-American Wedding
This post is written by team member, Sara Kay. As newlyweds, people often ask where we got married. It seems like a question with a simple answer, but I’m not always sure what to say. How can that be? Well, it turns out that we got married in two places at once. In fact, our […]
Frugal Family Fun: Creating Meaningful Entertainment Without Overspending
People often assume that living frugally means saying no all the time. But frugality has never been about deprivation for me; it’s about being intentional. When you spend your money where it matters most, you can enjoy life just as much, if not more, while putting far less strain on your budget. One of the […]