SPEND LESS & GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY

  When you’re on a vacation or business trip, the last thing you want to worry about is how you are going to get from the airport to your hotel. Many hotels have their shuttles to and from the airport, and with rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft available in...

Saving money isn’t always about how to find deals on clothing or how to save on your energy bills, although those are all good things. Many times, it’s about making the things you have last longer and therefore stretching your dollar. The longer your things last, the...

  Doesn’t it seem like everyone you know is taking a vacation? When you’re on a tight budget, it can feel like everyone else is traveling and seeing the world, except for you! The truth is that you don’t have to have a high paying job or go into debt to be able to...

Did you know that every year roughly $1 Billion dollars (yes, that's a B) in IRS tax refunds go unclaimed due to people not filing their taxes because they don't owe money? Every year, just like clockwork, April 15 rolls around and with that spot on the...

  If you were tempted to splurge while at home, just wait till you’re on vacation! While you’re on break, the last thing on your mind is how much money is left in your wallet until there is none. Vacations are not that far out of reach, even if you are working on a...

Last year it dawned on me that it had been a long time since James and I had a true and honest date night. This was something I was determined to change and even made it a part of my goals for the new year. Prior to this, date nights kind of slipped by the...

Spring is approaching which means house cleaning is entering everyone's mind. We are providing some helpful house cleaning tips and tricks to save time and money during this new season. So, let's get going and dive right in. It's time to get excited about cleaning...

  When you think of the cost of being healthy, some things that might come to mind are gym memberships, organic foods, vitamins, and other expensive workout programs. While these are in fact ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your everyday life, they are not...

So, the wedding is over, and you’re ready for the honeymoon But wait! It’s far more expensive than you originally intended for it to be! Don’t let this happen to you. Your honeymoon is supposed to be a special time between you and your spouse, so the last thing you...

Healthcare these days can be a nightmare. What policy should you choose? How can you save the most money? What is covered? It’s like a maze that almost makes you need a doctor from a headache it causes. But through all the decisions and choices, there are some things...

There’s a science to goal setting. These tips will help you set yourself up for success!

I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, that we feel RICH! 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper...

One of the main reasons people spend money is not out of necessity or even want, but boredom! If you are working with a tight budget this month (or maybe every month), then spending money “for fun” is just not in the cards right now. Spending money without a legitimate reason is not only bad for your wallet, but also your time!

Want to actually get EXCITED about saving money? And help your kids to want to save also? Then these Money Saving Challenges are perfect for you!

Consider your food challenges at home. Eating out is expensive, especially when you have a family as big as ours. Even though I've found many ways to save when we do eat out, it can still be one of those items that busts our budget if we're not careful. When you are...

I never thought that as a 40-year-old Mommy I'd be facing the "you need braces" decision. But I started to feel some sensitivity on a back bottom tooth and when I ate (not with hot or cold foods/drinks) and when I went for my most recent cleaning I discovered that I...

It may seem like an impossible task to organize a home and keep it organized. Though it would be ideal to invest in the perfect "Pinterest worthy" organizational contraption, it is not always financially reasonable. I'm looking for cheap storage. Luckily many things...

This post was sponsored by RITZ as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I've got a house full of boys, who love watching football on TV, so we always have a few friends over for game day to share a...