Before going all-in on this blog, I used to work in the fast-paced corporate world. But my friends get surprised when I tell them that working as a waiter was absolutely the most stressful job I ever had. I was fresh out of college and trying to make ends meet. The job itself was tough – …

The irony of being poor is that it actually costs a lot to be poor. Just take toilet paper for example. When you buy toilet paper in bulk – say, in packs of 24 and up – the cost of each roll of toilet paper goes down. But while buying a pack of 24 rolls of …

I love fashion, but as a thrifty mom and wife, I have to find ways to get my fashion fix while maintaining our frugal lifestyle. If you’re the same as me, you will want to read my tips for buying fashion on a budget. I’ve also included ways to prolong the life of your clothes, which …

Going on vacation should be a time to relax and recharge. I say “should be” because I know planning for a vacation can be pretty stressful  – which is pretty ironic, since most of us go on vacation to unwind! Plus, there’s the financial stress, which is also pretty significant. If you’re a freelancer like me, …

There are a few things I will never compromise on. That includes the education of my kids, medicine, shelter, safety, and – most important of all – the quality of the food my family eats. I believe a good, healthy life starts with food. I used to think it was impossible, that the only way to …