Are you trying to start your savings journey? It’s easy to think that you have to have thousands and thousands of dollars in savings, but it’s good to start smaller. Don’t get me wrong, there are many, many reasons to want to have thousands of dollars saved up, but if you have nothing in savings right now, that can be very overwhelming.
Today we are going to start with tips on how you can get started and save just $100 this month. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot, but once you start, you can go up from there!
There are many ways to save $100 in a month, and here are some practical tips that can help you achieve your goal:
The first step to saving money is to create a budget. This will help you track your expenses and identify areas where you can cut back. If you have never created a budget before, there are many apps and tools online that you can find to help.
I know you don’t think you can cut back on expenses, but I can almost guarantee that you can. Look at your expenses and identify areas where you can cut back. This might include eating out less, canceling subscription services you don’t use, or finding cheaper alternatives for the products you buy.
Look for coupons and discount codes online before making a purchase. This can help you save money on everything from groceries to clothing.
Buying in bulk can save you money over time, especially for items that you use frequently.
Take steps to reduce your energy consumption, such as turning off lights and electronics when not in use, and lowering your thermostat. You’ll be surprised by how much money you can save with just these simple steps.
If possible, you might consider using public transportation instead of driving your own car. This can save you money on gas and maintenance.
Consider selling unwanted items online to make some extra money. I made about $80 selling stuff on Poshmark last month alone.
By implementing these tips, you can save $100 or more in a month. Remember that every little bit counts and even small changes can make a big difference over time.
What are your favorite savings tips?
Are you struggling to save money lately? Times are getting tough out there and saving money is very important, because, let’s face it. We don’t know what is coming, so it’s good to have a financial cushion of some kind. Are you wondering how to go about and do it?
Saving money can be a challenging task, but it’s a crucial part of achieving financial stability and security. Here are some motivation tips that can help you stay on track with your saving goals:
These are just some simple motivation tips for saving money that I have found have helped me and my family.
Setting specific, measurable goals can help you stay motivated to save money. For example, you may want to save a certain amount of money for an emergency fund, a down payment on a home, or a vacation.
Keeping track of your progress can help you stay motivated. You can use a spreadsheet, a budgeting app, or a savings tracker to monitor your savings and see how close you are to achieving your goals.
When you reach a savings milestone, reward yourself with something small that you enjoy. This can help you stay motivated and feel good about your progress.
Saving money should become a habit. Try to save a percentage of your income each month and make it a part of your routine.
Avoid temptations that can derail your savings goals, such as impulsive purchases, expensive outings, or credit card debt.
Visualize the future you want to achieve by saving money. This can help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. This particular tip has been such a huge help to me in my savings goals! I have very specific dream vacation goals and retirement goals and I think about them every single day in order to keep my savings goals moving.
Find a support system that can help you stay motivated and accountable. This can be a friend, family member, or financial advisor. Have you ever had an accountability partner for reaching your fitness goals? It’s kind of the same thing here.
Remember, saving money takes time and effort, but the rewards of financial security and stability are worth it.
What money-saving tips have worked for you?
I love saving money. Like seriously, love it! As I get older, I have discovered that my absolute favorite thing to save money on is vacations. I absolutely love being able to take my family on an amazing adventure for just a little bit of money!
Taking vacations can sometimes be stressful, especially if you don’t have a lot of money. When you are short on cash, every activity you do while on vacation has an added layer of stress to it. When you can vacation on a budget, this stress is eased tremendously. If you are ready to learn how to take a trip on a budget, check out my favorite ways to save money on vacations.
Some of our best family vacations have been while we were camping! We have been able to visit locations that we normally wouldn’t have chosen due to the cost of lodging. For example, we have camped near Lake Tahoe for next to nothing as opposed to renting a hotel room there for several hundred dollars per night.
We happened to have a Thousand Trails membership because we camp a lot. It is so much fun and makes it very cheap!
I’m embarrassed to say how often I find myself searching for flights on Google Explore. As long as you are flexible about your dates, you will be absolutely shocked by how cheap you can find various flights (even international flights)!
We are outdoorsy kind of people and most of our vacations are spent exploring the outdoors. Even in the times that we rent a house or a hotel, it’s typically because there is a great outdoor destination nearby. For example, we stayed at a hotel in St. George Utah several years ago in order to visit Zion National Park. By purchasing the National Parks Pass you pay one small fee and you can visit all of the national parks in the USA all year long!
The costs are as follows:
Regular pass: $80
Senior pass: $20 (or $80 for a lifetime pass)
4th Grade Pass: FREE (If you have a 4th grader this year, sign up now because you get a free one!)
We are going on a trip this summer with my husband’s family. We found a rental house that will sleep all of us with fun extras like bikes, a hot tub, and a gaming room. We get to stay there for 5 nights and it is costing each family only $400. We couldn’t stay at a crummy motel for $400 for 5 nights. Plus, since we are renting a house we will be cooking our own meals thus saving us even more money.
Do you love to travel? I am definitely a travel junkie. I have decided that non-stop travel planning is definitely my toxic trait. Haha. I absolutely love finding cheap travel deals and going on adventures with my family!
If you are up for some fun adventures, check out some of these awesome travel posts that will have you dreaming of a road trip this summer! After you have finished checking them out, let us know of any great road trips, vacation adventures that you have been on.
If you haven’t done a west coast road trip yet in your lifetime, you need to change it! There are some seriously amazing places to stop and things to see along the way, as you can see in this San Francisco to Oregon Road Trip Itinerary! Oh, and if you happen to be in Oregon, you have got to check out Thor’s Well, it is absolutely Instagram-worthy.
Havasupai Falls is one of those places that you must see in your lifetime. It takes a bit of time and planning to get there, but it’s SO worth it! Here’s an ultimate list of do’s and don’ts for planning your trip to Havasupai Falls Arizona!
I have been to Tennessee before, but I wasn’t able to take a trip to the largest National Park in the country. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park looks like an awesome place to visit and it is definitely on the must-visit list for our family in the next couple of years.
If you happen to have a few days free in Alabama, check out this post on what to do with 2 days in Gulf Shores Alabama. It looks amazing!!
If you have some time to spend in Northern California, check out this list of 9 breathtaking and easy to see waterfalls in Northern California. I love me a waterfall trip!
Snow Canyon State Park and Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Utah is hands down one of the top 3 most beautiful places I have ever been. It is stunning. Our trip through Utah was a quick one and we only explored a small amount of Zion National Park, but after reading posts like this one, I really wish we would have spent more time there!
Share your favorite road trip experiences with us! I love learning new travel ideas!
Do you need to exercise more? No shade, most of us need to be exercising more. I used to work out all the time. I loved it so much, I never wanted a day off. Then about 6 years ago, I had my third and final baby and I just got tired. Like seriously so tired. I didn’t work out for what seemed like years. In the last few years though, that changed significantly. I now work out 5-6 days per week and I am feeling so much better!
If you are looking for tips that will help you get more exercise, look no further than this post! I’m going to chat about some of my favorite ways to work more exercise into my day.
Hiking is my favorite type of exercise. I think it’s because many times it doesn’t feel like exercise at all. Once I hit my first trail, I started to learn all I could about hiking (check out these fun facts about hiking) and places near me to go. Many times it will be a flat easy walking trail and sometimes you can even find paved ones! Hiking feels more like exploring than exercising.
Exercise doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym. Sometimes it can be as simple as playing catch with the kids or heading out for a visit to the park.
Being outside gives you a lot of opportunity for exercise. It also gives you more reasons to move your body! Even something as simple as picking flowers or something more substantial such as gardening. All of these things are a form of exercising!
My kids have the Occulus Quest video game and oh my gosh, many of those games are workouts in themselves! Plus, they are lots of fun! I know that some Nintendo switch games are good for workouts as are some old school Nintendo Wii games. If you have any of these games systems on hand, take advantage of this opportunity!
It’s all about camping up in here! Yesterday we talked about camping tips and tricks, today we are going to talk about camping meals! I have found camping to be so much more fun when I do two things: Meal Prep and Meal Plan. When I go on a camping trip knowing exactly what everyone will be eating and knowing what we will be cooking, it eases my stress quite a bit.
I have put together a list of my favorite camping meals and snacks that we tend to cycle through during each of our camping trips. Do you have any favorite camping meals? Share with us in the comments!
These sheet pan pancakes are awesome for making ahead and packing away for a quick breakfast at camp! Of course they are great for year round camping, but they are super great for Memorial Day or Independence Day camping trips because of their patriotic colors.
My teenage son absolutely loves these no bake peanut butter energy balls and I always keep them on hand during our camping trips! They are super easy to make and they keep the hunger at bay for the busy camping days.
This sausage foil packet dinner just screams camping meal! Foil packet dinners weren’t really on our camping meal radar until about a year ago, but our last few trips have been an exception and everyone loves them so much that they are now a normal part of our camping meals.
Another great foil packet dinner that we all love is this honey dijon chicken foil packet. This meal is full of flavor and super easy to make!
I know I have discussed these Blackstone Chicken Fajitas before, but there is a good reason. These things are delicious and they are perfect for camping.
Are you a seafood lover? These shrimp and scallops on the grill are a great camping meal to make on the grill!
Do you have any upcoming camping trips planned? I absolutely love camping and I cannot wait until our upcoming trips this spring and summer! Whether you are a new camper or a long time expert, we all can typically use some new tips and tricks for camping.
Check out this list of my favorite camping tricks and see if they can help you have the best camping trip ever coming up! Whether you need tips to help your trip go more smoothly or you need tips for saving money while you hit the great outdoors, you’ll find some tips here! I hope you have so much fun at the campground, my friends!
Did you know that there are quite a few things you need for camping that only requires a trip to Dollar Tree?! It’s true!! Check out the list here.
Kids are amazing and fun and silly, but they do require a little bit more when it comes to camping. If you are headed out camping with kids, check out these tips for camping with kids.
This free camping planner and printable camping food list will help you keep track of what you need and what is packed for your trip ahead. Trust me, once you are all packed up, it’s easy to forget if you packed something or not.
Do you bring any kitchen gadgets with you when you go camping? There are a few that are a must have for many! Check out this list of essential kitchen gadgets!
If you are brand new to camping, be sure and check out this Camping Gear for Beginners list! I promise it will help you prepare for a great trip!
Easter is coming soon. Are you ready? I have to admit, when I was little I was never super fond of Easter Eggs hunts. It seemed like I was always the one at the end who couldn’t find those last few eggs. It was only months down the road that those eggs would show up! So that’s where they were! However, being a mom of little kids, I have to give in and do egg hunts every year. Most years it seems like we end up doing one with each side of the family so MORE egg hunts for us! I will admit it is pretty fun to see the kids eyes light up with excitement as they find those eggs. So, if they are happy, I’m happy. Here are 10 unique Easter Egg hunt ideas that just may have you (and me!) a little more excited for egg hunts this year.
You can fill the eggs up with candy or small toys from your local store, Amazon or Walmart or Target.
Spring has sprung, my friends! Are you ready to brighten up your living spaces and your yard? I now I am!! One space I am really looking forward to doing some spring cleaning and decorating is my porch! Your porch is the space that says hello to your visitors, so don’t you want it to look it’s best?!
If you are looking for porch decor on a budget, check out these fun ways to spruce up your space without breaking the bank. There are some really good ideas listed here!
There are many ways to decorate your porch on a budget. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Plants are a great way to add color and life to your porch. You can find affordable plants at your local garden center or even at the grocery store. Consider using hanging baskets, potted plants, or even repurposing old containers as planters.
Outdoor pillows can add a pop of color and comfort to your porch furniture. Look for sales or clearance deals to save money.
String lights can add a cozy and inviting atmosphere to your porch. You can find affordable options at discount stores or online.
Personalize your porch with a DIY doormat. You can use stencils and paint to create a design that fits your style.
Thrift stores and garage sales can be great places to find unique and affordable decor for your porch. Look for items like vintage lanterns, baskets, or even old chairs that can be repurposed.
A rug can add color and texture to your porch. Look for outdoor rugs on sale or clearance, or consider repurposing an old rug you already have.
A fresh coat of paint on your front door can make a big difference in your porch’s appearance. Look for paint on sale or use leftover paint from previous projects.
Do you have some drafty windows that are keeping your power bill higher than you would like it? Or just keeping your house colder than you’d like it? This isn’t just an issue for winter time either. Drafty windows can affect your summer cooling too
Whether you are a homeowner that simply cannot afford major energy saving upgrades to your home, or you are a renter and don’t have the authority to make bigger changes, these budget friendly DIY window insulation tips can help you!
A DIY Window Film like this is easy to install and will help you regulate the temperature in your home! Plus, it adds a level of privacy to windows too!
Before you start the process though, be sure to clean and dry your window thoroughly as it simply will not work as well otherwise. You don’t want to have to reinstall it soon!
Okay, this one isn’t going to look the best and let’s be honest, you will not be able to look outside at all, however, it will significantly change the draftiness that you are dealing with in your home. Bubble wrap is an amazing insulator.
Side note: Bubble wrap is great for wrapping pipes too!
Insulating drapes are a great option for keeping your home temperature more consistent. I use these during the winter, but also during the summer. The west facing windows in my home bring in a significant amount of heat into the house during those summer months so I always do what I can to help keep cooling costs down. I have found that using these with window film really does the trick for keeping the temperature down.
I have found great deals at Walmart, Amazon and even at thrift shops on insulating drapes.
Everyone loves cleaning their bathroom, right? Ha, seriously, I think it’s more like no one likes cleaning their bathroom. That’s why I decided to share these super fun bathroom cleaning hacks with you!!
These 5 awesome bathroom cleaning hacks are going to make this frustrating household chore a little bit easier to deal with. If you have any great cleaning hacks to share, please do in the comments below! I love a good cleaning hack!
Yes, I said to clean your mirror with shaving cream! Shaving cream cleans well and it prevents your mirror from fogging up! This awesome benefit usually lasts around a week or two and who couldn’t benefit from a non-foggy mirror?! Am I right?
Vinegar is a seriously good thing to have in your home. Not only does it have health benefits, but you’ll also find that it is awesome for cleaning! Mixing vinegar and rubbing alcohol makes a great glass cleaner that is really good for your mirrors, shower doors and windows!
Got a gross toilet? Clean it up with baking soda and, you guessed it, vinegar! It’s a great alternative to bleach!
In both of the bathrooms of my house, I keep a canister of cleaning wipes. I have boys and boys are known to make little messes every once in a while (or all the time). If there are wipes within reach they can easily clean up their mess right when it happens!
Okay, okay, not your actual toothbrush, but I always buy the cheap multipacks of toothbrushes at the store and keep them on hand for cleaning tools. They are great for that and they are like 5 brushes for $2. Well worth it!
YUM! I’m seeing the strawberries on sale, which means it’s time to make this yummy Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake Recipe. It’s the perfect Easter dessert that the whole family will enjoy.
Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake Recipe
Picture and recipe by Six Sisters Stuff
Easter is coming in a few short weeks. Some of you may do the traditional Easter baskets filled with candy and fun toys. Over the past years, I’ve come to the conclusion my kids don’t need more candy. Every holiday includes some sort of treat and it’s just too much! For Easter I try and do some fun outdoor toys, books, and new spring clothing. If you need more ideas of non-candy Easter basket fillers, here they are. I love buying my items at Target, Walmart or Amazon. If you want to shop and snag a cute spring outfit then check out your local Burlington, I love their clothing sets. You can also checkout Target’s Cat & Jack clothing. I love them!
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