It’s officially December! Though it’s hard to tell. Why do I say that? According to my email, it’s Cyber Monday…AGAIN! While this time of year can get a bit overwhelming, there’s so much to celebrate. Family, friends, delicate lights a house that looks like the Griswolds in training, the first twelfth snowfall of the season. And money. … [Read more…]
It’s almost turkey time in the States. While I understand the holiday’s roots are questionable, and holidays in general can be a difficult time for people, I always find myself awash with gratitude this time of year. Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I’m grateful for and … [Read more…]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s also the spendiest. Or is it? If you believe news channels or angry tweets, then maybe. It seems that most people look at this time of year as one in which we lose what little willpower we have and become total gluttons, mindlessly downing empty … [Read more…]
The holiday season is fast approaching. This is the time of year when everyone from your grandma to your favorite news anchor is talking about… Spending. Not what you thought I was going to say, was it? It almost goes without saying that when it comes to a celebration, there is usually some kind of … [Read more…]
Today’s money win is different. It isn’t strictly financial. There really aren’t any exact dollars and cents. Unless, of course, you count the dollars and cents that I spend on my blog. If that’s the case, this money win has a negative sign in front of it. But it’s worth every penny. Really! Over the … [Read more…]
Little wins count. Sometimes little wins count the most. That’s the premise behind this series, and I really wanted to dig deep to prove it this week. It took some head scratching. Sure, I realized that I was only going to have to get gas once this month. There have been a few surprise rebates … [Read more…]
What win am I celebrating this Friday? Caffeine. What? CAFFEINE! More specifically, I’m celebrating what is probably the biggest money win for me in a long time. It was a BAD day at work a few days ago. Not a Bad day. Not a bad day. It was an all caps, bold, underline bad day. … [Read more…]
Normally, my money wins are modest. Don’t get me wrong. I really relish the kinds of wins that don’t see the light of day in most blog posts. Because really, if it weren’t for the small wins, would we even have the big ones? But. This is a big but. I’m making an exception today. … [Read more…]
Three years ago, I became a line item in someone’s income report. OK, fine. I wasn’t a whole line. But I certainly contributed to their affiliate income for the month when I launched this blog with Bluehost. I was promised that blogging was a way to make money on the side. Or full time. Luckily, … [Read more…]
How much money will I have to make before I stop getting excited about free food at work? Alright, friends, I must confess. This is a trick question. I don’t think the dollar amount exists. My money win for the week is actually a look ahead. Teachers are scavengers. Truly. If you think the kids … [Read more…]