Dealing with Your No Paycheck Summer

“Have fun this summer… by the way, there’s no paycheck!” Does your office say that on the last day of school? Some teachers don’t get paid during the summer months. If you’re a new teacher or switching districts, you might not think...

Stop Spending Your Paycheck on Your Job!

Teachers–how much money from your last paycheck did you give back to your job? Stop spending–before it’s too late! It’s prom season. ($40) “Can your department donate a basket to our fundraiser?” ($10) “Dress down day.”...

Pantry Raid: How to Eat for Free to Pay Your Bills

Why I decided to skip grocery shopping for weeks… A couple months ago, I got a large bill for my teacher certification renewal. I was cranky so I posted a question on Facebook to see who else had to pay large fees to keep their jobs. Turns out, a ton of people....

FREE Unlimited Kombucha. You Can Make It Yourself

I was hooked on kombucha the first time I tried it.  It’s a sip of bubbly, refreshing heaven. It reminded me of a wine cooler without the wine.  The problem, though, was it’s cost. $4-6 a bottle meant that I couldn’t have it all the...