by Julie | May 21, 2017 | Lowering expenses
Why did I buy that? What was I thinking? I don’t even need this! Do you ever look at your bills and wonder why you spent so much money? Maybe your downfall was the dollar bin at Target (that was mine.) Maybe you got carried away with the fancy cheeses at Whole...
by Julie | Jan 29, 2017 | Lowering expenses
Ah, food. Sometimes we love it (chocolate – yum!) Sometimes we hate it (mushrooms – yuck!) But always, we need it. And since we have to eat, a lot of people consider their grocery spending to be a necessary expense. The truth is, that’s only half...
by Julie | Dec 18, 2016 | Lowering expenses, Mindset
It always comes back to short term pain for long term gain. But does it have to? Maybe you can enjoy the gain without the pain. Knowing the dough When it comes to entertainment, most of us spend more than we realize. I always encourage everyone to track their income...
by Julie | Oct 9, 2016 | Lowering expenses
Have you ever thought, “I know cooking would be healthier and save me money, but I don’t have time/don’t know how/am bad at it”? Yeah, me too. All 3. That’s why I want to give you three easy ways to get started cooking at home. Because...
by Julie | Aug 29, 2016 | Lowering expenses, Mindset
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: we all make money mistakes, so don’t feel bad about yours. Learn from them. Then move on. But today isn’t about your money mistakes. It’s about one of mine and how you can avoid making the same...
by Julie | Aug 15, 2016 | Budgeting, Lowering expenses
Something unexpected happens when you write down what you do. I did a food diary once. Ok, I’ve done them a few times, but the first time was the one that surprised me the most. It wasn’t just what I ate that surprised me, but also how my diet changed...