Summer is here and school is out (or will be soon)! We all know the novelty will wear off and the summer boredom will kick in shortly. I like to have some things planned throughout the summer to keep boredom at bay. But, I also like to keep it budget-friendly because stuff is so expensive! […]
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Meal time can be an extremely stressful time of day when you’re a parent with a busy schedule. And if you don’t have a plan for your meals, you may find yourself spending more money at the grocery store (or drive-thru). I can remember spending so much money at the grocery store for just the
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Budget burnout is real y’all! If you’ve ever experienced it, you know sometimes it can be challenging to get back on track. It can happen to the best of us, usually when we are stretched too thin and overwhelmed with our finances. Living paycheck to paycheck, on a bare-bones budget, or too frugally can cause
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The end of school is quickly approaching! If you’re a last-minute person like I am, you may be scrambling to find some fun things for the kids to do that won’t cost an arm and a leg. I have a funtastic free program to tell you about! Our family has participated in the Kids Bowl Free Summer Bowling
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If you have kids, you know how fast they grow out of things. Just this school year, my son went through three different sizes! And we all know clothes and shoes aren’t cheap. But I have learned some smart ways to save so I don’t break the bank buying clothes they’ll grow out of in
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Debt and living paycheck to paycheck seem to be the norm these days. According to Bankrate, the average American has $96,371 of consumer debt (this includes credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, and student loan debt). Living like this, beyond your means, can lead to a huge amount of financial stress. Trust me, we’ve been there. At
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of clutter in your life? I’m not just talking about stuff, but everything. Sick and tired of the amount of crap you have, things you have to do, financial obligations, and more! You read books and watch shows to learn how to fold and organize your life
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Bad financial decisions…we all make them. But if you’re not careful, they can impact the future of your finances in a very bad way. Trust me, we’ve made almost all the mistakes you can make with money. All these financial mistakes turned into an overwhelming amount of consumer debt. We were living paycheck to paycheck
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Are you looking for ways to save time and money on meals? Freezer meals are a great way to do just that! You may think that the prep is time-consuming, but if you double or triple the meal you’re already making, it takes no time. So, stop buying from the freezer section of the grocery
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Spring cleaning is here (or right around the corner)! It’s a great time for serious cleaning and purging. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely hate clutter! We embraced a minimalist lifestyle a few years ago, and I couldn’t be happier! While going through the decluttering process, we decided to sell the things we
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