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10 Free Ways to Nurture Your Health

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Eliza Cross

Many of us are juggling a million things right now, and the gateway for better health has never been more important. But sometimes taking care of ourselves can fall to the bottom of the list, especially during times like these. The past two years have brought many challenges for all of us, and now more … Read more

Go on a Scavenger Hunt at Home

January 4, 2022 by Eliza Cross

A shaving brush, cutting board, wooden spoons, linen napkins, loofa, plant and balls of string.

Have you ever gone on a scavenger hunt at home? Today’s challenge is to go through your home’s closets and drawers looking for those unused things we all tend to hold on to for â€œSomeday.â€ Find Your Hidden Treasures We might begin our home scavenger hunts with the bathroom cabinets; are there shampoo samples, fancy … Read more

Frugal Meal Planning

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by Eliza Cross

A ceramic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs

Cooking at home and implementing frugal meal planning is a wonderful way to save significant dollars. I’m always amazed at how much money we can save on food when I plan ahead and shop for groceries strategically. With a little creativity and planning, cooking at home doesn’t need to be a lot more work. How … Read more

Could Your Wallet Use the January Money Diet?

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 by Eliza Cross

I launched the January Money Diet after the holidays in 2007, when I overspent and used credit cards to pay for things I couldn’t afford (including several pricey gifts for ME).Â Â I had big money goals for the year ahead, but felt like I was starting out in the hole.

Can you relate? Could your finances use a reset? Join us for the 13th year of the January Money Diet, and you’ll learn dozens of creative ways to save money.

Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross is an author and food blogger who enjoys helping busy people with easy recipes and tips for gardening, holidays, and home. She is the founder of BENSA Bacon Lovers Society and Happy Simple Living, and the award-winning author of 17 cookbooks.

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January Money Diet Final Checkin

November 25, 2021February 1, 2021 by Eliza Cross

A stack of assorted U.S. dollar bills resting on a wooden surface. The top bill is a one hundred dollar note featuring Benjamin Franklin. The bills are neatly stacked and slightly fanned out, displaying various denominations.

Dear friends,

Congratulations on completing the 2021 January Money Diet! It’s been so rewarding getting to know you and completing this challenge with you.

Eliza Cross

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Curate Your Spaces

November 20, 2021January 23, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

If you’ve been participating in some of the January Money Diet exercises like giving away 31 things and decluttering your home’s “hot spot,” perhaps you’ve been enjoying the peaceful calm of open spaces.

This weekend’s challenge is to work

Eliza Cross

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The Joy of Taking Care of Things

January 18, 2022January 18, 2021 by Eliza Cross

People of our grandparentsâ€™ generation grew up taking care of things and learning how to make things last, a useful skill that can help stretch dollars today. We honor our possessions when we take good care of them. This quiet January is the perfect time to tackle a few maintenance tasks and take care of … Read more

The January Money Diet Begins with Challenge #1

January 2, 2021January 1, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Give away 31 things during the January Money Diet

Dear friends,

Happy New Year, and welcome to the first day of the 2021 January Money Diet! 2020 is finally in the rear view mirror, and I love the fresh start of a new year, don’t you?

Eliza Cross

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The January Money Diet Needs You

December 31, 2020December 1, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

The next January Money Diet starts Jan. 1, 2021. (You can sign up here!)

As you probably know, the JMD is a fun, free 31-day challenge which helps thousands of people from all over the world save money and start the new year financially strong.

Eliza Cross

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How to Be Generous When Money is Tight

September 19, 2020March 27, 2020 by Eliza Cross

piggy bank with coins

Dear friends,

This is Day #5 of Money Triage, a special 5-day series about dealing with financial uncertainty. Today’s post is about how to be a giving person while in the midst of dealing with a money crisis.

Taking Care of #1

Can I be honest with you? A few weeks ago, I got into a very

Eliza Cross