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3rd Year In Review

January 2

Happy New Year! It’s my anniversary! And boy do we know how to have a good time. Envision the hubs and me high fiving each other on this epic 7 hour layover in the Miami airport that we’re currently on. We’re making the best of it, though. I already had some brie with my breakfast, … Continued

Merry Christmas: Budget Blonde’s Family Photo

December 23

I just wanted to stop in and wish all of my lovely blog peeps a very merry Christmas! The blog will be a little quiet this week as I squeeze in all the family visits possible while we are stateside. Until I come back from the Christmas Madness, please enjoy our family Christmas photo from this … Continued

My 2013 Financial Resolutions

December 20

Hey blog peeps! I hope everyone is having a happy holiday. The hubs and I are currently flying home as I type this, and I’m spending a little bit of time sitting on this plane, enjoying the quiet, and thinking about what I want for the next year financially. I have some really big goals … Continued

Being Charitable This Christmas

December 13

Well, blog peeps, the days until Christmas are dwindling, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about some causes that the hubs and I have been fortunate to donate to during this season of giving. We are by no means big spenders when it comes to donating money, so please don’t … Continued

Preparing For Culture Shock

December 10

In just 9 days, I’ll be getting on a plane and heading home to the United States for the holidays. It’s funny – because I’ve lived so long in Grenada (1.5 years), I get more of a culture shock going to the States than I do coming here. Here are a few things I’m prepping … Continued

Being On A Budget Doesn’t Mean You’re Poor

November 19

Can I ask you a question? Why do so many people think that being on a budget means being poor? I’ve had many people comment about my frugality. Mostly it’s in a positive way like, “Ask Cat. She’s good with money.” However, there are times when I feel as though people are a bit weirded … Continued

Beauty or Bucks? How I Slashed Thousands in Beauty Costs

November 5

Ladies, we go through great lengths for beauty, don’t we? And men, I know this baffles you. Men, you probably wonder why it’s so integral we get our nails done, and women, well, you understand why. Simply put, being pampered makes us feel beautiful. It’s no wonder that women across the country who can’t pay … Continued

You Won A Million Bucks. Now What?

October 31

What would you do if you won a million dollars? Well, that’s the fun question that Lance at the blog Money Life & More posed to his readers not too long ago. Of course, I absolutely love to think about this stuff, so I’m happy to oblige. But first, let’s set the scene: Imagine me completely freaking … Continued

Splurging & Saving: A Colonial Wedding

October 29

I have found that people in general always have something they love to splurge on and something they love to save on, whether they are the thriftiest people ever or the biggest spenders. So, I’ve decided to start a little series of posts over here that I’ll throw on the ol’ blog every now and … Continued

Splurging & Saving: A Vintage Styled Wedding

October 26