Category: personal
The Cheapskate Mom’s Favorites
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, personal |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom As I always find I get more out of blogs that are a bit more personal, I'm trying to get a tad more candid on this site – so I thought I'd talk about money and spending as it applies to my own life a bit. What are some of my favorite things to not spend money on….what are some of my favorite… more
It’s Hard Being So Cheap: Confessions from The Cheapskate Mom
| February 7, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, money-management, personal, philosophy |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I think I'll get a little personal today. I've been an extreme-ish cheapskate for over a year now and I have to confess – it's hard sometimes. Some days, I wanna just throw in the (reusable) towel, get a credit card and go out to a nice dinner or just buy a new pair of shoes. It's just not in the – excuse… more
Fun and Free Financial Goal Setting Workshop
| April 18, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, money-management, personal, philosophy |
Hi Readers! I decided to outline the way I’ve been setting and reaching financial goals for you. It’s in a workshop format with worksheets you need to complete. It’s a work in progress and I would love any input you can offer! If you have a website where you want to share this workshop – go ahead – just link back to me! Thanks so much, Hannah fun-and-free-financial-goal-setting-workshop download more
4/13/12 Nightly Motivational Quote
| April 14, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, nightly, personal, philosophy |
“Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top; it is the willpower that is the most important. This willpower you cannot buy with money or be given by others..it rises from your heart” Junko Tabei-1975 after becoming the first woman to climb Everest From time to time, I entertain the fantasy of climbing Mount Everest. The mental and physical work it takes to climb to the top… more
Festival of Frugality
| April 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, personal |
I just heard my interview with Sweepstakes winner Cyt was included in One Smart Dollar’s The Festival of Frugality. I am so excited to be included in this publication! It is very motivating to me and I feel more and more like I am becoming an active member of the money saving blogging community! The Festival of Frugality highlights great articles and stories about all things frugal. It’s a wonderful… more
4/9/12 Nightly Motivational Quote for Toughing Out the Tough Times
| April 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, lifestyle, nightly, personal, philosophy |
“Smooth Seas Do Not Make Skillful Sailors” – proverb The past seven days have been among the hardest I have ever endured. Family trouble has been overwhelming and I feel like I need a vacation. A girl can dream, right? This quote resonates with me tonight because my husband and I had a long argument. I feel I may have come up with a solution to change the way we… more
4/8/12 Nightly Motivational Quote for Toughing Out the Tough Times
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under frugalphilosophy, nightly, personal, philosophy |
“Adversity is wont to reveal genius, prosperity to hide it.” HORACE, Satires This quote really speaks to how I feel about frugal living. Through circumstance and my own decisions (why did I drop out of college – and even though I went back – why did I get a degree in English??) – I have been forced to live frugally and focus on saving money in order to survive. This… more
