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Jonathan and I have been planning our April wedding and unlike the average couple (who apparently spend $20,000 on a wedding!) we don't have much money. Okay, that was a little bit of an understatement; we don't have any money. We are both in job transitions, trying to make ends meet, and a lavish wedding just isn't on the agenda. Luckily for us, we've never cared too much about expensive things anyway.  I plan on doing lots of posts in the next few months about our wedding. Today, I wanted to share my invitations with you, which I just finished yesterday! Many brides spend a fortune on expensive stationary, envelopes, invitations, calligraphers, and more. I prefer the simplicity and heartfelt signature of a handmade invitation. Thankfully the guest list is pretty small, and I only had to make about 50 invitations. I went shopping the weekend after Christmas and got some great deals on supplies.  Stores like Michael's and AC Moore offer printabl...

I read an article in the Roanoke Times awhile back titled, "Will it make my life better?" It was about a man who asked himself that question before buying anything, and as a result he is debt free, happy, and has his life to enjoy without stressing about money. Our greatest problem isn't that we don't have enough money, but that we have too many wants. We're spoiled. When we learn to live with the basics and not want for everything we see our lives will improve greatly. I've tried to start asking myself this question all the time before I buy things, because usually the answer is no. I've been working on a budget (for myself and Jonathan) to start the new year. A budget that is realistic, accurate, and easy to follow. One of my biggest hobbies is listing. I love to make lists. So for our budget I made a monthly budget, as well as one we can follow weekly. Since I work for tips, having a way to track my money daily is very important. I've also been re...