My First Post/About Me

Hi!  My name is Amanda and I love saving money, shopping, and entertaining!  I know those things do not all go together and that is what this blog is about: how to save money on groceries and use them to entertain and find the best deals and coupons on clothing and shopping.  I started writing this blog in 2010 because I want to be able to share how to live frugally without cutting the fun stuff out of life!

After graduating in May of 2010, getting married June of 2010, starting my first full-time job in July of 2010, and moving into our first apartment together (and managing bills together) in August of 2010, I began trying to create a livable budget for the two of us.  I enjoy cooking and like to experiment with meals – much to my husband’s dismay (thank you for eating ANYTHING honey!) – and quickly learned that I was spending WAY too much on groceries.  I mean $100 a week for 2 people – seriously!  And now that all that hard-earned money is the money I have earned, I couldn’t bear the thought of spending so much on food when it really shouldn’t cost that much!

So, I revamped the budget – made it very strict since my husband’s job is commission-based and he does not make much sometimes – and am TRYING my best to stick to it and have him stick to it.  I discovered the world of couponing and LOVE it!  I also discovered the world of DIY Frugal Decorating and have been trying some projects out at our first apartment.

I love nice things, but not the cost of those nice things.  I also love working on DIY projects and showing others how I made it.  I LOVE craigslist and basically furnished our house from it and I am exploring Goodwill.  I also LOVE organizing and helping other organize.  It is truly one of my most FAVORITE things to do – and I also LOVE my planner!  I literally carry it everywhere with me in my handbag.

When I am not blogging or working, you can find me shopping, reading other’s blogs, baking and cooking, planning meals, planning vacations, spending time exploring our new church, and spending time with my husband and our little baby Dutchess (our Pomeranian) and our newest baby, Lady.