If you have pets or are thinking about adding pets to your family, and you are a budget-minded person, chances are you’ve thought about pets and your budget. We have pets in our home. I love cats, Grampy loves dogs and we consider our four-legged friends members of the family.…
Today in the kitchen, we’re making homemade spreadable butter. A while back, Grampy and I made the decision to stop using margarine in a tub from the store. We prefer the taste of butter, and we like that real butter contains fewer ingredients than margarine. Margarine is usually less expensive…
Deciding whether to repair or replace a kitchen appliance can be a difficult decision. I’m not talking about replacing an appliance because you simply want an upgrade. I’m talking about when an appliance you use multiple times per day has lost one of its essential functions. And you need it…
There are many approaches on the first steps to budgeting. Some say to add up all of your income first. Some say to track your expenses for a month to see how much you’re spending in different areas. I think that there is one very important step to take before…