Q: Who are you?
A: My name is Kacie. I’m a 23-year-old newlywed who left my home state of Indiana and moved to Pittsburgh during the summer of 2007. I got married in May 2007, and my husband and I are recent (May 2007) college graduates. I guess we have a thing for May.
We’re expecting our first baby in December 2008!
Q: When you aren’t blogging, what do you do?
A: I have a writing background, and most of my experience is in journalism. These days, I’m a homemaker and freelance writer. So far, it’s been a lot of fun!
Q: When did you start blogging?
A: I’ve had a few failed blogs. They went under because I quickly lost interest. I think they failed because they simply lacked an interesting focus. My blog, “Sense to Save,” started on Blogger on Sept. 23, 2007. In early November, I decided to buy my own domain name. With my own web site, I can add more features, upload files to share with you, and do a lot of cool things. I hope my site will continue to grow. This site features two blogs: Frugal Blog (formerly known as Sense to Save on Blogger), and Other Blog.
Q: What is your blog about?
A: On my Frugal Blog, I write about how to live a frugal lifestyle. I’ve always been somewhat of a tightwad, but I’ve found that thanks to a few key books (The Complete Tightwad Gazette) and the frugal blogosphere, I’ve found an incredible amount of resources and support. My second blog, affectionately called “Other Blog,” is about everything else. I haven’t written much on it yet, but it will probably be about my personal life and other things that don’t fit on my main blog.
Q: What does “Sense to Save” mean?
A: Saving money makes sense, doesn’t it? This blog is called “Sense to Save.” It makes sense to save money … and when you do, you have cents to save. Bada-bing. It also takes sense to save money–whether you’re buying groceries, toiletries, clothing, or big-ticket items. I hope to continue writing about tightwad techniques and keep on passing on great resources to you.
Q: How did you develop this site?
A: We purchased the domain name and hosting from Blue Host. We decided to leave Blogger and migrate on over to WordPress. WordPress seems to have more customizable options. My husband did pretty much all of the technical work, including transferring content, creating the template, and adding all sorts of features. We collaborated on the header design using Adobe Photoshop. I made the text and the background; he added the cute piggy bank with the thought bubble.
Q: Can I ask you a question?
A: Sure! E-mail me.
Kacie, this is one fun site… and it’s real pretty. Love the pigglet…
Very good blog! It takes a real brilliant mind to come up with a blog totally dedicated to living frugally. I am also a frugal person and nowadays, this is really very important. The looming recession should drive more traffic to your blog as i know you will be very helpful. Keep blogging!
Nice and cute interface as well.
I guess you can be my role model. I still need to learn to save.
btw are you a Capri, you remind me of a close friend :-)
I just came across your blog the other day. I like it and think you’re doing a good thing by putting the frugal vibe out there for others to share in. Take care…
Hey… So nice i like the pink to the pig…
I’m a newvy in the blogging hope to be good as you…
:)
your blog is currently being advertised on my blog!!!…very fitting because I am very frugal…great job…continued success!!
very nice blog. i like the design and of course the content. really very informative.
a cool website
Good luck with the blog! I’ve got a couple of my own going and I help a couple friends run and manage their blogs.
Good luck with your savings!
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I am one of your regular readers and I find your blog very relevant and the articles you have written have been smart and practical. Keep up the good work.
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Kacie,
I love your blog!
I went through a personal/family financial “I’m fed up with paying so much in interest so I’m going to get rid of all of my credit and actually start saving money” awhile ago.
I wish I had a blog back then, I’d be doing exactly what you’re doing right now.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your kind words, everyone! I appreciate the encouragement :)
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You have a beautiful and inspiring blog. It’s refreshing to see a young lady who is a homemaker, and using this time to learn all she can about frugality. I enjoy reading about it.
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Hi Kacie,
Just wanted to let you know there’s something up with commenting on your personal blog, the captcha part is causing some sort of error. :)
Hope I get to chat at you again soon, hehe.
Erin