20 Cheap and Fun Date Ideas
A while ago I wrote a post called 10 free dates that your wife will love that got a lot of attention. Since these days so many people are looking for cheap date ideas that are actually fun, I decided...
View ArticleAre Cloth Diapers Worth It?
Note: This is a post from Courtney Baker, chief seller and long-time running wo-man of MvD. I had heard about cloth diapers in a “back in the old days” kind of way. I didn’t really understand how...
View ArticleMake a Grocery Plan that Works for Your Family
Note: This is a post from Joan Otto, Man Vs. Debt community manager. Read more about Joan. I’m writing this post at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, and Chris and I have just gotten back from a 2.5-hour...
View ArticleMy “Deprived” Son: What I’ve Learned So Far Raising a (Mostly) Plastic-Free...
This is a guest post from Heat Dziczek. Cancer survivor. Mom. Teacher. Entrepreneur. Musician. Triathlete. Inspirational. Occasionally hilarious. These are all words that describe Heat. Learn more...
View ArticleDirty Laundry: Experiments with Homemade Laundry Detergent
Note: This is a post by Courtney Baker, chief seller and long-time running wo-man of MvD. It has taken me a while to come around to the idea of making my own laundry detergent. I’ve been skeptical...
View Article14 Secrets Every Parent Should Know Before Talking To Their Kids About Money
This is a guest post by Ivan Chan. Ivan is the founder of Wealthy Without Worry, a Star Wars fan and a martial artist. He loves to share with other busy professionals personal stories and simple ways...
View ArticleWhat, No Presents? Memorable Kids’ Birthday Parties
Note: This is a post by Courtney Baker, chief seller and long-time running wo-man of MvD. Every year come April, we brainstorm new themes for Milli’s birthday party. But unlike most parties, our...
View Article4-Hour Parenting – plus – Sports Doping
First, An Email This short post was inspired by an email. John Heltzel, who’s on the non-profit board of Hand in Hand Parenting, sent me the following: I was recently having dinner at Los Altos Grill...
View Article3 Great Things About Working From Home
Note: This is a post from Joan Otto, Man Vs. Debt community manager. Read more about Joan. As of July 1, ALL of my income will come from self-employment. Many of you who’ve read previous posts know...
View ArticleHow to Manage Your Money Through Illness
Note: This is a post from Oli Lewington. Read more about Oli.Almost two months have passed since my last (and introductory) post on here. The Top 4 Things Everyone Man vs Debt Reader Should Know About...
View ArticleDon’t Let the Little Things Blow Your Holiday Gift Budget
Note: This is a post from Joan Otto, Man Vs. Debt community manager. Read more about Joan.Shh… don’t tell.My teenage daughter is getting, essentially, one Christmas present this year – an iPod Touch....
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