Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be Choose Thrift First. Instead of buying new this year, ask yourself these questions: Can I borrow from someone?

Thrifting 100

Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We’re amazed at how much used high mileage SUVs can still be, but a new vehicle is completely out of the question.

Thrifting 100

Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. We are using Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball method.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113