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Robin McDaniel

Robin is a freelance writer who chronicles her financial missteps and victories on her blog, www.TheThriftyPeach.com. When not chasing around her very busy toddler, she likes to make fun of herself on her blog and figures humor can be found in any financial mistake she has made.

9 Frugal Valentine’s Day Ideas to Celebrate Your Love

Holidays
Looking for a more affordable way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Instead of overspending this year, try these 9 frugal Valentine's Day ideas instead.
I used to love Valentine’s Day, as most kids do. It starts in elementary school when you get to decorate old shoe boxes with tin foil, glitter, and heart stickers to collect cartoon character Valentines from your classmates. Then it slowly …
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How to Align Your Spending With Your Values

Epic Content, How To Guide
Want to spend your money where it counts this year? Learn how to align your spending with your values with these 7 tips.
I’m sure if you’ve read even a handful of personal finance blogs, you’ve come across this sage advice before: learn to align your spending with your values. Although it sounds simple enough, the advice seems so hard for many of us …
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6 Financial Lessons I’d Teach My Younger Self

Finance 101
If I could go back in time and undo all of my past mistakes from my early 20s, here are 6 financial lessons I'd teach my younger self.
As I sit here today, I’m 31-years-old, not quite ten years out of college, and I can already think of so many things I would like to go back and change about past financial decisions I’ve made, particularly when I was …
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7 Ways You Could Be Wasting Money This Year

Budgeting, New Year, Savings
Stop wasting money this year by getting rid of these 7 budget saps. Are any of them in your budget? Here's how to eliminate them.
Unfortunately, occasional budget leaks are bound to happen – even the best budgeters and money-trackers alike experience them. That’s why it’s so important to track your expenses. Doing so helps you stay on top of your finances enough to see where you …
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Does Everyone Need to Follow a Budget?

Budgeting, Epic Content
Does everyone need to follow a budget? It depends on your spending habits. Here's how to decide what's right for you and your finances.
The idea of budgeting often gets a bad rap. Some people think that keeping a budget means that you don’t have a lot of money or that you can’t buy what you want (not true on both accounts). Some people …
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5 Reasons You Need a Side Hustle

Career, Earning Money
Haven't started a side hustle yet? What are you waiting for? There are many awesome benefits to enjoy when you're working for yourself.
Discussion about side hustles is everywhere on the internet, especially when it comes to personal finance blogs. Some people do it to help pay down their debt, some do it try their hand at running their own small business, and others do it …
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4 Ways to Have a Fun, Frugal Date Night

Family and Kids
Have you been neglecting date nights with your spouse? Here are four ideas for a fun and frugal date night that won't bust your budget!
As the mom of a toddler, date nights with my husband are pretty rare. I was happily surprised when I got to enjoy a random, last-minute date with my husband recently, thanks to a visiting grandparent who offered to watch our …
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Why You Should Finally Get Rid of Cable

Cost of Living
Cable TV is addictive and expensive. There are so many better ways to spend our time and money. Here's why you should get rid of cable TV once and for all.
I really don’t know what took us so long. For months, we toyed with the idea of finally cutting our cable cord, but we were never able to break down and do it. We loved this show and that show …
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How to Raise a Frugal Child

Epic Content, Family and Kids
Don't want to watch your kids make the same financial mistakes that you did? Here's how to raise a frugal child, with tips that will actually stick.
Today, many kids are raised in houses full of fancy gadgetry, leased cars, and massive debt. Those kids aren’t exactly learning the best financial lessons from their parents when it comes to money management. Personally, I want my daughter to …
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6 Reasons Why You Should Donate to Charity

Give Back, Holidays
Want to give back to those less fortunate? Whether it's through your money or time, there are many ways to donate to charity during the holiday season.
The holiday season is upon us. It’s a time of gift-giving, merriment, and fun get-togethers. It’s also a time when we should think about those who are less fortunate than us. The holiday season isn’t so merry for everyone. There …
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