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Poverty Tourism – Is Frugality Really Just For the Rich?

April 9, 2018April 8, 2018 chiefmomofficer 76 Comments frugality, frugality is for the rich, living frugally, poverty tourism

The essence of “poverty tourism” is the sense that you’re just visiting a lower-income land. You’re taking a tour, dabbling in the local culture, sampling the food, but you can go back home to your high income whenever you want to. Today I look into recent controversy in the personal finance community, and talk about whether frugality is for the rich.

Kids and Money Money Spending

Secondhand Kids Are The Best Kids

November 3, 2017October 14, 2018 chiefmomofficer 10 Comments consignment, deal scoring strategy, frugal, frugal deals, frugal family, frugal fun, frugality

Even though my family earns a high income, I still like to get as much as possible for my kids through secondhand sources. Why? I’ve been a mother for fourteen years now, and can speak from experience how much better it is financially and for the environment. Where else but consignment shops can you pick up near-mint designer duds for kids for less than Walmart prices?

Family Life Frugal Fun Holidays Kids and Money Spending

My Fun and Frugal Halloween Philosophy – Crafts, Costumes, and Deals

October 27, 2017October 23, 2018 chiefmomofficer 6 Comments free fun, frugal family, frugal family fun, frugal fun, frugal vacation, frugality, fun, Halloween

Halloween can be a ton of fun without breaking the bank. Learn all about how the CMO clan does costumes, decorating, and fun activities for the holiday.

Family Life Frugal Fun Kids and Money Money Spending

When Saving $10 On a Field Trip Turns Into A Disaster

April 21, 2017November 2, 2017 chiefmomofficer 14 Comments frugal fail, frugal family, frugal family fun, frugal fun, frugality

The other day, I took my son on a field trip and had the bright idea to use my membership to save $10. Well, lets just say that didn’t work out the way I had hoped.

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Stop Spending to “Save” Money – Active Versus Passive Frugality

March 24, 2017October 6, 2018 chiefmomofficer 25 Comments bargains, frugal family, frugal fun, Frugal Fun Family Friday, frugality, saving money

In order to master your financial life, you need to spend less than you make – right? Interestingly, there are

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