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February 2015 Budget Challenge
February 2015 Budget Challenge So A new month A new goal! This month is our Pantry Challenge, we will not be ‘grocery shopping’. Instead of our normal $400 budget we are doing a $150 budget. $100 of...
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Preparing Financially to Become a Stay at Home Parent
Preparing Financially to Become a Stay at Home Parent For as long as I could remember I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. I wanted to go to PTA meetings, be there to chaperone field trips, go...
View Article2015 February Budget Challenge End of Month Check In
It’s that time of the month where I check in again on our Budget Challenge! This month we did pretty good but it was easy since we got out tax refund back and my income was more than expected. We...
View Article2015 Budget Challenge – March Budgeting for a Trip
This month we are planning a trip to go see hubby’s family in Ohio. The plan is to leave after he gets home from work on Thursday and drive the 6 hours there spend Friday and Saturday there and come...
View ArticleStretching Your Budget – 16 Meals for $25
Stretching Your Budget – 16 Meals for $25 Today I want to share one my my most frugal tips for meal planning and getting meat into your menu for super cheap! I always watch my local meat sales and...
View ArticleSaving on Your Phone Bill – Straight Talk Wireless
This post brought to you by Straight Talk Wireless. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Navy Wife. Hubby and I have been looking for ways to cut our bills. Our income has...
View ArticleMarch 2015 Budget Challenge Check in + April’s Budget
For March we didn’t have as much left over as we normally do, thanks to our trip and things just being so far off normal here! We have been pushing savings and sign up with Digit (see my post on Digit)...
View Article25 Ways to Improve Your Budget This New Year
Each year one of the biggest New Year Resolutions is to get your budget on track, stick to a budget, or make a budget. Anything budget related. This seems to be one of the biggest stressors for many as...
View ArticleHow the Rent to Own Trap Is Killing Your Finances
We’ve all seen the ads. “Take it home today! No Down Payment!” blah, blah, annnnd blah. If you’re considering a rent to own “purchase,” don’t do it. It really isn’t worth it and I’ll tell you why....
View ArticleMake Christmas Shopping Memorable – Set a Budget and Give Gifts to Your Loved...
This is a guest post. Please see more about the author at the bottom of this post. Christmas is a time of celebration when people exchange gifts with each other. There is actually a lot of shopping...
View ArticleHow To Start Eliminating Debt
How To Start Eliminating Debt Debt can be absolutely crippling. What’s worse is that debt has a tendency to sneak up on you, and with credit cards so easily accessible, it’s very easy to get yourself...
View ArticleSaving on Your Phone Bill – Straight Talk Wireless
This post brought to you by Straight Talk Wireless. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Navy Wife. Hubby and I have been looking for ways to cut our bills. Our income has...
View Article2015 Budget Challenge: January
So I just announced my Grocery Challenge for this year. I decided to open my budget for you all and do a budget challenge as well. The goal for me here is to stay on track so we can rebuild our...
View ArticleRomance on a Budget: The Ecommerce Deals You Need
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply having a “just because” date, creating the perfect romantic atmosphere can get pricy. If you’re running around to find the perfect dress,...
View ArticleThe Rumor Mill: Yes, We are Still Living Frugal (and I’ll prove it to you!)
So if you have been following my Instagram, I’m sure you know we have moved into an RV and have been traveling since August 2015. That seems to have raised some red flags with my readers who no longer...
View ArticleHow to Save Money – How to Save 50% of Your Income
Learning how to save money isn’t always easy, but it’s an essential life skill! However, it can be difficult to save your income like you should if you don’t know how to do it correctly. Saving 50% of...
View Article2015 Budget Challenge: January
So I just announced my Grocery Challenge for this year. I decided to open my budget for you all and do a budget challenge as well. The goal for me here is to stay on track so we can rebuild our...
View ArticleHow to Use the Cash Envelope Budget System
Did you know that using cash instead of a debit or credit card can usually help you cut your spending? The reason behind it is that when you use cash, you typically pay more attention to what you’re...
View Article6 Ways to Shrink Your Monthly Expenses
6 Ways to Shrink Your Monthly Expenses Do you budget your money and still feel like your bank account is running on empty by the end of each month? The shortage of cash is likely due to your monthly...
View ArticlePreparing Financially to Become a Stay at Home Parent
Preparing Financially to Become a Stay at Home Parent For as long as I could remember I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. I wanted to go to PTA meetings, be there to chaperone field trips, go to...
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