Hey there, folks! Today, I want to get real and share some eye-opening numbers with all of you. I recently sat down and compared our expenses for the first six months of 2022 with the first six months of 2023, and let me tell you, I was in complete shock. Our bills and expenditures were…
Who doesn’t love sipping a delicious cup of Starbucks coffee? Well, I don’t, but that’s not what this article is about. I know a lot of people enjoy the rich aroma, the smooth flavors—it’s a treat many people look forward to. But what if I told you that you can enjoy Starbucks without breaking the…
In our bustling lives, it’s easy to fall into the trap of buying excessive groceries without realizing the impact it has on our daily choices and finances. Have you ever stared into a closet full of clothes, feeling like you have nothing to wear? Well, the same can happen when you overstock your refrigerator and…
Anybody that knows me knows I love to use baskets. So we have baskets all around our house. Below is just seven easy ways I use them. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 1. In Closets I organized my closet last year and have these two baskets in there. The giant basket…
Meal planning doesn’t have to be difficult. When you are starting out, it can seem overwhelming. I’m going to walk you through 5 easy steps to get you started. Make sure before you start that you set your budget. There will be some weeks that you will have to tweak your dinners because it isn’t…
When it comes to saving money, every little bit helps. The three apps below are my go-to’s for saving money. They are easy to set up and start using right away. Money Saving Apps Please note that some links on therealrawoutlaw.com are affiliate links. We may receive a commission at no extra cost to you…
Who likes cleaning? Not this girl. And wouldn’t you know that I married into a family that ALL love to clean? That figures right. Let’s just say there were many jokes made about my cleaning style or lack thereof. But it was all in love and not meanness. Time for Spring cleaning We decided to…
I saw convenience in buying groceries for the month. My kids saw SNACKS GALORE. I learned the hard way that my boys didn’t understand that the snacks were supposed to last the entire month, not just a week or even a weekend. So after the first month, I had to figure out a solution. That’s…
