Category Archives: Finance Philosophy

Save Money: Consider Walking or Biking

Thrifty Thinking Are you trying to shave some more pennies off of the family budget?  Do you want to have some quality time with your family?  Consider walking or biking once a week to somewhere you normally would not. Are … Continue reading

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Saving Money with Buying Healthier Food

Thrifty Thinking My friend Liane (I got her permission to post this) had a great question:  “I was also going to ask you for help… I would like to save money on my food budget.  I don’t want to sacrifice … Continue reading

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Freebies on Earth Day through the PUD

Friday, April 20 – 10 am to 1 pm Snohomish County PUD 2320 California Street, Everett, WA Celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 20, at the PUD to discover ways we can all be a good steward of this beautiful … Continue reading

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Analyzing the Grocery Budget: Cost Cutting

Thrifty Thinking A few weeks ago I had a really fun conversation with my friend about cutting her grocery bill (maybe I am a nerd, but it was fun to me).  She really wanted to cut her grocery bill to … Continue reading

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The Money Answer

Thrifty Thinking: The Money Answer When I was gone for the weekend I was able to look through and read Dave Ramsey’s The Money Answer Book.   This is a great book especially for those who are trying to begin getting … Continue reading

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Get Organized with Spring Cleaning

Thrifty Thinking: Organization Saves Time, Saves Money Have you started your spring cleaning yet?  The easier it is for you to access the items in your house, the more likely you are to spend less because you will know what … Continue reading

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Eating Out with Coupons

Thrifty Thinking: Eating Out with Coupons As much as I LOVE creating our meals, it’s a special treat to go out and eat.  I admit it’s nice to have someone else make the meal, and then clean it up, too!!  … Continue reading

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Budgeting for 2012 Part 3

Thrifty Thinking: Budgeting for 2012 Part 3 Do You REALLY Know How Much You Spend on Groceries? Do you have a set monthly or weekly grocery budget?  Do you know how much you spend on groceries and toiletries?  Whether you … Continue reading

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Budgeting for 2012 Part 2: Our Story About Paying Off College Debt

Thrifty Thinking Are you carrying the weight and burden of debt?   Do you have thousands of dollars of debt?  Are you feeling so overwhelmed with debt you just ignore it? When Jonathan and I married, I was fresh out of … Continue reading

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How Do You Get the Best Value for Groceries?

Thrifty Thinking How Do You Get the Best Value for Groceries? May be some of you need to save for something big like a house, car, college, or a remodel project.  May be some of you are trying to stave … Continue reading

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