Frugally Reckless: Relationships

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Think Twice, Say Nothing?

The more I learn, the less I know—because I continue to learn just how much is out there. You don’t know what you don’t know, but you have to listen to learn.

Do I want to be a wizard? Heck yes, I want to be a wizard! And money (and poor choices?) allowed me the opportunity to throw spells at enemies, explore the wizarding world, and become the magical creature I was always meant to be. #winning

Jet-setting, Spas, and Luxury

Building a frugal box makes so many aspects of money management effortless. This weekend, I jet-setted across the country for a spa day with my stepsister. Sounds luxurious and quite expensive, doesn't it?

Separate Finances and Marriage: It Works!

The experiment has been a success. It's time for an update after four and a half years of marriage.

Planning for Death

The title of this post sounds depressing. That's because it is. It's also really important.

Kids Books on Money

I have two great finds to share, written specifically for kids to help teach basic money principles.

Money Partnership

After a year of marriage, my partner and I have finally figured out what works for us.

My $563 Wedding

It was important for us to share our wedding with family, and to spend quality time with them. We decided to have a marriage celebration after the wedding to celebrate with our friends. After all, I needed an opportunity to earn my “Frugal Wedding Badge of Honor.”

My $65k Wedding

No regrets.

Wedding Math: Clothes, Clothes, and more Clothes

Weddings are a joyous time of celebration, and marketers know how to take advantage. This is especially true when it comes to the clothes. “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”? Change up the order and save big, especially on the clothes you’ll only wear once.

Wedding Math: Bridal Party

More and more couples are saying “I Don’t” to a bridal party, and there are plenty of reasons to jump on the new trend.

Wedding Math: A Small Guest List

Our wedding will be small by choice, and it’s not about money. If money doesn’t really matter, why would we put a limit on the number of people celebrating with us?

Wedding Math: Spending Thoughtfully

First, I’d like to say thank you to my Mom and Stepdad for saving diligently throughout your careers and helping to pay for a large part of the wedding. Full disclosure: I wanted to elope, but my mom wouldn’t let me. She was determined to see her only daughter get married, and said she would no longer speak to the Wanderer if he let me go through with eloping. Since that’s not a good way to start a marriage, we decided we had better do the thing. So I guess the TLDR of cheap weddings is “threaten to elope.” How else does one cut wedding costs?

You Should Know Your Love Language

Your deepest relationships will always be the ones where each party feels loved and wanted. I am a firm believer of “not having to guess” and taking the easy way where possible, and in relationships I’ve found that the easy way is knowing your love languages.

Adventures with Engagement Rings

Huge kudos to my partner for nailing my ring. Having never been engagement ring shopping before, I had no idea of what I wanted. I like clean lines and delicate details. I definitely wanted something durable (I’m accident prone, although my partner kindly calls me all-terrain). Most importantly, I knew that I wanted something custom that represented me.