Welcome
Hey! I’m Emily! I’m passionate about frugal homemaking, debt payoff, and creating a cozy life on a budget. On this blog, I share practical tips, inspiration, and honest updates from my own journey. Whether you’re here to save money, find side hustles, or make your home feel more peaceful, you’re in the right place.
My Journey
In June 2025, I realized that my dream of building a home was not going to happen unless I made some changes. We bought land, and because of the land, we were in $100K of debt. Making minimum payments on a 30-year loan, I felt discouraged, realizing my dream of building a home was too far out of reach. After seeing a few debt payoff accounts online, I decided I would try side hustles to put more money towards my debt principal. Here are some things I tried:
Mystery Shopping
Affiliate Marketing
Amazon Influencer
Selling on FB Marketplace
Along the Way
I found an incredible support system and community from like minded people, paying off debt or just doing side hustles for a little extra cash. I have loved sharing my own progress updates and cheering others on in their own journeys. I love educating others and sharing what I have learned in my journey. Maybe by sharing, I will be able to help someone else out there.
What to Expect Here
With this website, I am hoping to share some things that have worked for me for increasing income and decreasing expenses. (And maybe make a few extra bucks along the way!)