For the longest time, I really disliked the dollar store. I think part of my aversion to dollar stores was the knick-knack aisle. I am not a knick-knack or trinket person and that section of the store made my skin crawl. If I'm honest, it still does. But, I've come a long way since those early years of loathing the dollar stores. In fact, I visit the dollar store at least once a month … [Read more...]
5 Ways We Save on Utility Bills {with some other ideas to consider}
Welcome back to another week of The Teacher's Salary series. Feel free to leave me a comment or send me an email if you have any suggestions for future topics. Click HERE to see links to some of my previous posts from this series. Today's topic is ways we save on utility bills. Next to our rent or mortgage payment each month, the largest expense is our monthly utility bills. And when I … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Successful At-Home Date Night
An at-home date night is a great way to connect with your spouse if cost is a concern, but they do require a little planning. Here are some tips to make your next at-home date night successful! {Note: This post contains affiliate links. Read disclosure here.} You may remember that one of my marriage goals for 2014 was to have a date night with Kev every month. Our budget is even … [Read more...]
The Teacher’s Salary Series: Ways to Save at Christmas {Make Your Gifts}
Today, I'm continuing my Ways to Save at Christmas mini-series. Hopefully by now, you've determined your budgets, you know who is on your gift list, and you have been shopping smarter this year. If you haven't yet, you better GET STARTED! :-) With Christmas being just over two weeks away, now is the time to head towards the finish line. And the good news is … [Read more...]
DIY Photo Coasters
{Note: This post contains affiliate links. Read disclosure here.} When I saw some cute photo coasters on my friend's coffee table a while ago, I knew I had to try and make some myself. Photos are such a fun way to personalize something ordinary like coasters. Since so many people use coasters, why not make them fun?:-) I decided to make some myself back in the spring for Mother's Day gifts … [Read more...]