2010 February | You Have More Than You Think

Menu Plan Monday – Next Time I’ll Get KFC Edition

February 28, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 10 Comments

I did not successfully adhere to my menu plan last week, but it wasn’t my fault. The exact day is a little fuzzy, but I think it was Tuesday when the plan fell apart. It all began when I started starving. Too hungry to wait for a delicious, home cooked meal, I decided I’d drive [...]

What Effect Does the Government Have on Your Money?

February 25, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 17 Comments

As is often the case, a spark of inspiration ignited inside me when I heard something stupid. It’s no secret I’m socially liberal and fiscally conservative. There are times when the twain meet. Tell a conservative these days you’re liberal, in any respect, and they immediately wax on about how Democrats are ruining this nation, [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ 93% Lean Ground Beef is Disgusting Edition

February 21, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 13 Comments

I was a mad woman last week – frying up bacon, cutting up ham, grinding up black pepper. Instead of making the taco salad from the previous Menu Plan Monday, I kept making house salads. They were so good, I couldn’t stop myself. After the Taco Pasta Toss flopped, I wanted something quick, easy, and [...]

A Random Weekly Roundup

February 20, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 2 Comments

This week, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart was on hiatus, so I’ve been desperate for some comic relief. Stephen Colbert filled the gap for a little while, but I really needed something else. Today, for a brief moment, I found a laugh in A Comic That Got it Right by Jesse Michelsen at Personal [...]

Guest Post at My Next Buck!

February 19, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 1 Comment

I’ve never done anything that would constitute as financially devastating, but occasionally, even I screw up. This week, one of my not so perfect money decisions is featured over at My Next Buck – Friday Financial Foul Ups: How Financial Knowledge Can Hurt. I always appreciate the love I get right here on my blog, [...]

12 Personal Finance Bloggers Answer – New or Used Car?

February 17, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 36 Comments

When it comes to saving money, big or small, I sweat it all. But today, I’d like to pay my respect to one of the largest and most cumbersome expenses in many U.S. households: cars. We love ‘em here, don’t we? I certainly have some pretty strong opinions about whether it makes more financial sense [...]

Menu Plan Monday ~ Feb 15, 2010

February 14, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 10 Comments

After two weekends of being stuck in the house, I’m finally free. Because of all the snow we’ve gotten, I hadn’t been able to grocery shop like I want. On Friday, I decided to head over to Harris Teeter for a few items before driving the car back to my office parking garage and taking [...]

The Weekly Roundup: Last Week’s Edition

February 14, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 5 Comments

Yesterday, I couldn’t do it. I could not write an article about all the great things I read during the week. My mind wasn’t right. Today is a brighter day. I even opened my blinds to invite more light into my apartment. Now is the time most people completely give up on their New Year’s [...]

Friends Don’t Make Friends Overspend: Wedding Edition

February 10, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 52 Comments

I don’t wanna sound blasphemous, but I hate weddings. They’re such an elaborate waste of money, I just can’t stand them. According to CNNMoney.com, the average wedding cost $21,814 in 2008 down from $27,490 in 2007. You got $22,000 burning a hole in your bank account, then buy me a high quality diamond. Something I [...]

My Top Ten Most Favorite Frugal Things

February 9, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 16 Comments

In the spirit of the Valentine’s season, I’d like to take a few moments to express my love and appreciation for those that have saved me money. TEN There was a time when I adored Scrubbing Bubbles for bathtub basin cleaning. Like many things that were once awesome, they don’t make it like they used [...]