- Buy loss leaders and sale items
- Cook from scratch
- Brush and Floss your teeth every day
- Shut off lights and electronics when not in use
- For a night-light or low light- try a candle
- Keeping the air conditioning off and using fans
- Bunch up errands; do not drive unless you really have to
- Keep the car maintenance up- saves larger repairs in the future
- Do not grocery shop when hungry
- If you don’t need it (even if it’s on sale) don’t buy it
- Invest in a programmable thermostat
- Teach your kids to be frugal at an early age
- Eat less meat
- Learn to sew
- Audit your bills at renewal ex) car insurance, health insurance, etc. and shop around for best price
- Exercise and eat well, that is plenty of veggies, fruits, and water
- Never say no to free stuff and let others know if you are looking for something special
Enjoy your life-live simply-don’t get so caught up with money and then become stingy or too cheap. Money alone should not be the focus but enjoying life to the fullest and again creating memories.



As men, we experience pregnancy vicariously through our partners, never really knowing how it feels to carry a baby for 40 weeks. Even so, we can be involved and even helpful during this time.

