Using an Envelope System for Budgeting
March 25, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under budget, finances, financial matters
As I’ve mentioned before, my husband and I have attended Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University classes at our church. These classes were very beneficial to our finances, as well as our marriage. Finally, we were on the same page financially and were both working toward paying off debt and saving.
One of Dave Ramsey’s tips for budgeting is to use an envelope system. You simply make an envelope for every area spending which can include: groceries, gas, childcare, entertainment/eating out, clothing, and more. The envelope system is a great way to keep you from spending more than you had allotted. It …read more
How to Make Your Own Maternity Jeans
February 23, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under clothes
I saw this tutorial this week and of course I thought of Kelly. Poor thing is small and petite and is having a hard time finding maternity jeans that fit. Kelly, maybe you and the other pregnant ladies can give this a try. This is a much more frugal choice for maternity clothes!
How to Make Maternity Jeans Using Regular Jeans and a T-shirt – More DIY How To Projects
A Thrifty Use for Rags
April 15, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under craft ideas, frugal living
I just spotted this rag rug tutorial at This Vintage Chica. I love this kind of stuff. I wish I knew how to crochet. That can be on my to-do list for when I retire. I’ll put it under learning how to play the guitar.
