The holiday season will be wrapping up soon. This festive time of year can make us turn a blind eye to finances. Some readers may have budgeted for the holiday season, but didnt account for utilities. Gifts and activities maybe covered, but their feeling the blow of hosting gatherings. Regardless of how prepared we were,... Continue Reading →
Spend A Little Extra On Sapporo Ichiban Japanese Style Ramen
You know there's a trope that many Americans have lived off of instant ramen at some point in their lives. It's kind of like a right of passage that people look at with mixed emotions. On the one hand, it's like "Look at me now, I'm getting paper" or its wow that's a lot of... Continue Reading →
Budget Friendly Changes : Pack An Outing Bag
You know what's a budget killer. Convenience. Specifically, food and beverages. We need to stay fed and hydrated. The food industry knows that. Hence the upcharged single serving items sold at fast food restaurants, gas station, convenience stores, and even grocery stores. A few factors like time, distance, hunger, and thirst will make us fold... Continue Reading →
Why I Manage My Home with Sam’s Club
Back in fifth grade, my school went on a state capital trip. Although history was the main focus, our math teacher wanted us to use math to determine our out-of-pocket cost for meals and souvenirs. This was, we could change our minds without making a cashier void the transaction. This wasn't my only in the... Continue Reading →
Who Knew About Virtual Eye Exams
Last month, I decided to visit and eyewear store to purchase new glasses. You see, my last pair broke in half, because I missed placed them. In my rush to help one of my kiddos, I kneeled on my last pair of glasses. Since my emergency pair vanished into thin air, I couldn't put off... Continue Reading →
Why I Renewed My Annual Peacock TV Subscription
This is not a sponsored post. This is not a PeacockTV Collaboration. I wanted to update y'all on my previous TGIF post about PeacockTV annual subscription. Back in 2022, I took advantage of Peacock TV's annual streaming subscription for $19.99. If you'd like to know why I did it, check out my previous post. Since... Continue Reading →
Skip the Drive Thru and Brew Dunkin’ Coffee at Home
Dunkin' coffee is my daily splurge. To keep my vice budget friendly, I use the K-Cup single brew side of my Hamiltion Beach FlexBrew. I am not a barista, but my coffee order is simple. There is no point in paying someone else to brew bold coffee for me. My simple order is not the... Continue Reading →
Pan Fried Plantains, Please!
Right off the bat, I do not like bananas. It is a texture thing for me. Since they are a good source of potassium, I blend them into my protein shakes and banana bread. Since they are blended in, it is edible to me. I do not like banana pudding or cake, because those dishes... Continue Reading →