From broke biologist to successful scientist
Inside: Laundry machines can turn into a real beast. Here are some easy AND unconventional ways to save money on laundry costs so you can spend it on better things. There are twin evil monsters that live in my apartment complex. Their dull metallic outer frames are only matched in ugliness and vile by…
Inside: I HATED being forced to spend less because I didn’t have the money. Now that I made it a CHOICE to spend less to reach my financial goals, I’m way happier! I hate our apartment with the passion of 1,000 fires. That’s why I was so surprised when I convinced Zach that we…
Inside: Christmas can be a real budget-breaker, but it doesn’t have to be! Give a frugal Christmas gift that’ll put a smile on anyone’s face (yours included). Christmas can be one of the biggest budget-busters of the year if you’re not careful. I’ve shared my secrets on how to save up for Christmas…
Inside: Do you spend too much each year on Christmas shopping? Here are some quick, smart Christmas shopping strategies so you won’t be taken advantage of! I used to love Christmas shopping as a kid. Me, my mom, and my sister would head to the mall for the day and wander around aimlessly throwing…
Inside: Do you like good beer AND saving money? Then homebrewing’s just for you! Here’s a guide on how to brew your own beer and save money in the process. My friends, I am a witch—a good witch. I have a cauldron in which I magically brew tasty, potent, mind-altering concoctions. I even have…
Inside: Fancy ladies spend a lot of money on purses, shoes, and makeup. I’m still a tomboy at heart and I’ve saved a ton of money by not buying that kind of stuff. Every time I walk into an upscale department store, it’s a mystifying experience. I’ve never been to another country (except for…
Inside: Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean gardening season is over yet! These simple fall gardening tips will help you maximize the value you get from your garden. This year’s garden will soon come to an end, but it’s not time to close up shop just yet. We planted our garden this spring…
Inside: It’s way easier to get takeout than to cook at home – but it adds up. These tips will help you kick your dining out addiction once and for all! I have another confession to make…before we started managing our money better, me and my husband used to spend $800 per month on dining…
Inside: I used to spend way too much on unhealthy energy drinks. I went on a water challenge, and now I’ll save over $700/year! Can you challenge yourself too? I’m on a quest to reduce my monthly food bill. I’ve done a lot of great things so far—I’ve streamlined my process for cooking at…
Inside: You don’t have to spend a ton of money to learn a new language. Here are my top tips on how to learn a language on a budget – bon chance! I’ve always been fascinated with learning new languages, ever since I saw the movie Boondock Saints where the Irish brothers talk in…
