A holiday budget is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when we think about Christmas.  But money, in some form, is something that I guarantee is on everyone’s mind during the holidays.  Whether it’s in the form of saving, spending, or budgeting for the holidays, money is in some way, shape, or form part of the holiday season.   If you are a more money conscious person, holiday spending can be a cause of stress.  But it doesn’t... Read More Read More The post 21 Foolproof Ways To Stick To Your Holiday Budget appeared first on Our Life On FIRE ..read more

Electricity.  We all consume it, which means that we also all pay for it.  And if you pay for it, you’ve probably also complained about the high price that you see when that monthly bill comes along.   So what can you do to save money on your electric bill?  This is a great question because who doesn’t love to save money?  There are simple steps that we can all implement to help us to start saving money on our power... Read More Read More The post 25 Actionable Steps To Save Money On Your Electric Bill appeared first on Our Life On FIRE ..read more

Christmas can be expensive.  But finding ways to make money for Christmas, before the holiday season, can help you to alleviate stress.  Making that extra money early on in the year will also allow you to plan out your holiday budget and expenses.  It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday season of gift giving.  You want to find the perfect gift and sometimes that means overlooking that price tag and completely throwing your budget out the window.   Unfortunately... Read More Read More The post 27 Brilliant Ways To Make Money For Christmas appeared first on Our L ..read more

If you have kids then you are most certainly looking for the best back to school sales, deals, tips, and hacks on how to prepare for the first day of school and on how to score the best merchandise that still fits within your budget.   The big day is coming and kids, as well as parents, can benefit from a little planning and strategy to make the beginning of the school year go as smoothly as possible.  Whether your child... Read More Read More The post Back to School Sales, Tips, and Hacks to Prepare Everyone For The First Day Of School appeared first on Our Life On FIRE ..read more

Who doesn’t want to find the magic formula to reach $1 million?  A million dollars seems to be THE financial goal for most people who are on the path of F.I.R.E.  But even if you are not on the FI journey, there are still a lot of people who are looking for the secret way to turn $100 into $1 million fast.   Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to meet this goal.  But there are financial steps... Read More Read More The post 10 Financial Steps To Reach $1 million appeared first on Our Life On FIRE ..read more

Are you ready to start traveling again and thinking about a trip to Chicago? Travel is on the rise and everyone is looking for the best places to spend their summer vacation.  You may have been able to save up some extra money over the past year but that doesn’t mean that you need to blow it all on one trip. For our 5 day stay in Chicago we were able to travel hack by using airline miles and an... Read More Read More The post Budget Trip To Chicago: Travel Hacks To Spend Less appeared first on Our Life On FIRE ..read more

Are you looking for easy and cheap meals that you can make today on a budget?  I sometimes feel like I am stuck in a food rut where I keep cooking the same things over and over again. Or I find myself staring at the fridge at 5pm, unsure of what to make for dinner.  Sound familiar? Please tell me that I’m not the only one.  But I do have to say that I am the master of throwing a... Read More Read More The post 47 Easy and Cheap Meals That You Can Make Today On A Tight Budget appeared first on Our Life On FIRE ..read more

Moms are just notoriously hard to buy for.  So what are the best gifts for the frugal mom?  The mom who has everything.  The one who lives a more minimalist lifestyle.   These qualities can make gift giving even harder.  You always want to give a gift that is thoughtful.  Bonus points if it is meaningful.  But really, what the heck does mom really want?!  How do you define frugal? Dictionary.com defines frugal as “economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving... Read More Read More The post 17 Meaningful And Thoughtful Gifts For The Frugal Mom ..read more

Acadia National Park should definitely be on your list of National Parks to visit.  National Parks in and of themselves are always beautiful places and Acadia is no exception.   One unique feature of Acadia is that it is located on the Atlantic Ocean, which only adds to its beauty.  This provides for amazing ocean views, diverse wildlife, and even a gorgeous little beach nestled between the mountains and rocky shore.   Acadia offers an abundance of attractions including granite mountain peaks,... Read More Read More The post How To Plan Your First Visit To Acadia ..read more

If you have ever had thoughts of not having enough or not being enough then you have experienced the feeling of scarcity.   One who repeatedly has these thoughts and feelings, allowing it to dominate and dictate their life, is said to have a scarcity mindset.   A scarcity mindset is having the belief that there will never be enough.  This feeling can appear in many different areas of your life including money and finance, dating and relationships, or even work and... Read More Read More The post Why You Need To Ditch Your Scarcity Mindset To Create An Abundant Life app ..read more