Finances

My husband and I are in the process of completely renovating a condo downtown Des Moines. In the mean time we are staying at a friends house about 25 minutes away from where we work. It has been a huge blessing to stay there rent free. During this time we are having to be extremely budget conscious... which to me sounds like NO FUN! But this is the really cool thing I have learned when completely surrendering and relying on God through this time.

1. I am not any less happy!
2. God Provides!

God has provided for Travis and I in so many different ways and is allowing us to create a home that we dream of! For example

1. We were given 2 free Iowa State Fair tickets ($10) each, $5 coupons for food to ISF, and free parking! That was a huge savings for us. The ISF is very expensive and it is a tradition of our to go with our family each year!
2. God doesn't stop providing the perfect coupons for groceries, allowing us to save a ton of money to put towards our home.
3. Travis and I LOVE LOVE LOVE to go out to eat, it is our primary source of entertainment. God has been so faithful to show us new fun cheap hole in the wall restaurants allowing us to spend about 10% of our normal dining experience. God also blessed us with many gift cards to our favorite local restaurants, allowing us to have date nights.

When your on a budget what do you do for fun?

One other wonderful budget friendly idea... REDBOX and cooking a fun meal at home!