Everyday Thrifty
Living Full & Free
Our philosophy is that you should never pay full price for ANYTHING! This is the place to check out our go-to ways to creatively save money and stretch your dollar.
We became a debt-free family 5 years ago, and we want to share our favorite money-saving tricks with you! Knowing the right resources, the best time to purchase, and where to shop are some of the tools we use to save money. And we will share ALL of our money-saving tips with you!
However, I must warn you! Learning to be a money-saving family is less about knowledge and more about mindset. It requires discipline, willingness, and patience. But it CAN be easy and very rewarding once you get into such a mindset. Saving money will allow you to do more with what money you have! And it does NOT have to require a lot of time or effort.
We are SO thankful you are here and truly want to help you in your financial journey. Be sure to keep checking back often to see our latest money-saving tips!
This week we want to highlight a few of our favorite debt free living blogs! Eight years ago, our family got tired of being in debt. So we decided to do something about it. We became debt free by paying off $67,630 in just 16 months. You can read more about our debt free story …
These frugal living tips from the Great Depression are timeless ways to help families save money almost 100 years later! The difficult days in the early 1900s were a time in America’s history that forced everyone to get very creative with the resources at their disposal. There was no room for waste. Everything had be …
If you’re looking for ways to cut costs, then learning how to make meals on the cheap is a great place to start. Since food takes up so much of our life, from buying it to cooking it, learning how to deal with food wisely can save you money! There are plenty of articles out …
For some people, the Keto diet can be expensive unless you know a few tricks to do Keto on a tight budget! Whether you’re gathering facts as a Keto diet beginner or have been on it a while, it’s important to know some ways to keep your grocery budget low. We’ve been on the diet …
We are all guilty of impulse purchases, but did you know that there are retail tricks stores use just to get you to spend more money? These tricks are clever, subtle, and very, very effective! Once you’re aware of them, you’ll be in the driver’s seat and able to gain more control over your spending. …
We all want the best for our children – the best food, clothing, and of course, diapers. That’s why our family goes back, time and again, to brands we know and love like Pampers. Pampers provides the most trusted diapers and wipes on the market. They are products that are time-tested, durable, and reliable. As …
2020 may have possibly knocked your financial goals off track, but that’s no reason to not jump back on the horse and take the 2021 money challenge. For this money challenge, we’ve broken everything down into 52 practical tasks. Rather than focusing on a specific savings goal, we wanted to cover a variety of money …
If you struggle to live below your means, then it would be worth your time to learn how to be frugal. Thrifty living doesn’t really come naturally for anyone. It’s something you learn and practice. One of the best ways to learn how to be frugal is to observe what frugal people do. From the …
We’re all shopping online more now than ever before, so we’ve put together our list of the top 15 ways to save money on Amazon. Amazon.com is our nation’s largest online retailer. I can almost guarantee that if you’re reading this, you’ve purchased at least one item before from Amazon. And most people have the …
As a parent of a newborn or toddler, you’re always on the lookout for the best when it comes to diapers. You want a product that keeps your baby dry, clean, and comfortable while still being affordable and reliable. When my two kids were still in diapers, we did a hybrid method of using cloth …
This year has changed the way we do so many things, including the way we shop! So we’ve put together a special guide containing our BEST Black Friday tips for the year 2020. This guide will help you get the most out of your holiday shopping experience by saving more money and stressing less. Many …
The only true way to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and achieve financial freedom is to improve your cash flow. Improving your cash flow simply means increasing the spread between income and expenses. Increasing this spread allows you to have more cash on hand so that you can pay down debt, increase …
Most people are familiar with the term “emergency fund.” But what is it exactly? Simply put, it’s money that you set aside to pay for…you guessed it, an emergency! It may not be rocket science, but it is a practical way to keep your financial goals on track. In fact, keeping your financial goals on …
It’s your year to plan for a debt free Christmas! Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful enough without the added pressure of paying for gifts, food, and entertainment. Every household has a unique budget for Christmas and we’re going to help you set up your own personalized holiday budget! And then we’ll look at …
Have you ever met someone and thought they’d be the poster child for, “How to Waste Money”? The fact is, most of us think we’re great at managing our own money! It’s never us that’s the problem, right? Well, a lot of times we’re throwing money down the drain without even really knowing it. The …
We wanted to know which grocery store is the cheapest, so we went out for a grocery store price comparison excursion! We live in the southeastern portion of the United States and often make trips throughout the week to our favorite grocery stores: Walmart, Aldi, and Costco. We shop at these different stores because they …
How do you budget on an unpredictable income? Most budgeting advice is based on the assumption of a consistent paycheck. But if you’re self-employed or are paid based on commission, your earnings will vary week to week. Trust me when I say, I know what you’re going through. I’ve worked in sales for many years …
Knowing how to save money isn’t always easy, so why not pick up a few money saving tricks?! Temptation lurks around every corner; there are ads online to buy this and that, billboards, commercials…the list goes on. Fortunately, there are legit money saving tricks that can help you overcome these temptations and meet your financial …
Have you ever been given bad money advice? It’s pretty common, so I’m sure you been there once or twice before. You can probably remember a time when some well-meaning coworker, family member, or friend tried to explain to you how things “really” are but, instead of helping, it left you more frustrated and confused …
Whether you’ve recently experienced a job loss, major emergency expense, economic crisis, or all of the above, you can start to recover from a financial setback today. Life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s often especially true when it comes to achieving financial goals. While we may not always accomplish everything we set out …
Some people seem to think that frugal living is all about not spending money under any circumstance at all. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Spending money is a fact of life, whether you’re frugal or not. Instead of not spending, the key is spending wisely. In addition to taking full advantage of …
Spring is in the air – birds singing, flowers blooming, and, of course, Spring Cleaning! But we’re not just referring to scrubbing all those hard-to-reach areas of your home or throwing out old knick-knacks. We’re talking about putting your finances in order to be more organized, more aware, more productive, and more financially free with …
If you’re taking time out of your day to peruse this article about how to save money on books, then I’m assuming that reading is pretty important to you. And we LOVE that! Reading is a big part of our family, too. We read books to our kids every night before bed and throughout the …
It’s time to discuss common money mistakes to avoid in 2021 that are killing your financial health! When tackling any goal, it’s important to play both offense and defense. You want to win when it comes to your finances and, at the same time, you also don’t want to lose. There are some mistakes, like …
