by Libby Balke | Budgeting, Restaurants
I don’t know about you, but when I go out to dinner, I like to go all out. That means ordering an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. But dining out on a budget is easier said than done, and it’s almost impossible to do if you’ve limited...
by Libby Balke | Budgeting
I’m a failure. Each month, my husband and I set aside $100 for eating out. By adhering to the $25 a week rule, we’re almost always able to stretch that money out for an entire month. Sometimes, we even have a little left over at the end of the month, which...
by Libby Balke | Budgeting
If you’re reading this, then I’m likely at the beach, soaking up some sun (while slathered in 35 SPF lotion, of course), listening to the waves crash and, if my children are cooperating, reading a good book. I’ve been looking forward to my...
by Libby Balke | Budgeting
For some people, a dream getaway might be a European tour. For others, it might be a trip to Australia. Still others may prefer visiting their family’s ancestral homeland. But nope, not me: my dream vacation involves a mouse, half a dozen princesses, and what...
by Libby Balke | Budgeting
If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you’ve probably noticed that gas prices are on their way down. In fact, over the last month, the price of gas has dropped an average of $0.18 a gallon, down from near-record highs of $3.90. There’s even...
