SPEND LESS & GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
From shopping online to determining if Amazon Prime is a good deal for your family. These articles will help you better manage your money so you get more, even though you are spending less.
Have You Seen These Genius Ways to Save Money on K-Cups?
It's no shocker to you guys that I LOVE coffee! We've had a Keurig for a few years now and I just love that bad boy! Since I sometimes will be working late into the night, we don't really need a full pot of coffee at 11 PM! That's why a single serve coffee maker is...
How To Get Free or Cheap Movie Tickets
Who doesn’t love a trip to the movies? Whether there’s a new movie out that you’ve been anxious to see, or the idea of a bucket of buttery popcorn that gets you into the door, movies can feel like a little slice of heaven. The thing that’s not so heavenly about movies...
SEVEN (7!) Items I ALWAYS Buy at the Dollar Store
I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, we feel RICH 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. Consumer...
The Best Saver Tips From Your Grandmother That You Need Right Now
Want to be a saver? My grandmother was one of the most frugal people I knew. She knew how to stretch a dollar and pinch a penny by necessity and by choice. She made being a saver look so easy! The lessons I learned from her growing up not only shaped me into the...
How To Clean A Stinking Garbage Disposal Easily
How stinky is your stinking garbage disposal? Mine gets pretty stinky. My kitchen helpers (aka, my kids) often forget to run the stinking garbage disposal when they are on kitchen duty. They also conveniently forget to actually clean the stinking garbage disposal...
How To Stick To Your Budget
Creating a budget breakdown and sticking to a budget was and is by far the hardest part of gaining control of your finances. For us, we spent so much money outside of our budget that we ended up carrying balances on our credit cards. And then paying them off using...
How To Plan Your Best Financial Year Ever
It’s a new year and a fresh start! If your New Year’s resolution this year is to make better money management decisions or even give your finances a financial makeover, you’re in the right place! I’m going to show you how to plan for your best financial year yet!
How To Make The Best Car Air Freshener For Pennies
We all know that I have boys...smelly, stinky boys and in order to survive another car trip I needed to find the best car air freshener. On our recent car trip, we decided to stop for dinner and then get back on the road. A half hour later...it started...those smells!...
Everything You Need To Know Before You Rent A Car
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...
How To Make What You Have Last Longer
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...
How To Save Money For Travel Without A High Paying Job
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...
How To Save On Hotels
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...
Easy & Cheap Date Night Jar Ideas That Will Fuel The Fire – 100 Ideas!
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...
How To Cut Your Budget When There’s Nothing Left To Cut
We’ve all been there before. Your credit card statement is staring you in the face and your checking account is just cents from zero. It happens. Time to revisit the household budget. And then you get mad at yourself for allowing your finances to get in this awful...
How To Create A Budget When You Hate Budgeting
When it comes to budgeting, sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Here's the thing, a good budget will not only tell your money where to go but help you stay on track, so you don’t overspend. While it is good practice to track your spending anyway, a good...
Why Living A Healthy Life Can Save You Money
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...
Tips To Help You Graduate Debt Free
Graduating college can be very stressful when you have a load of student loan debt that you need to pay off. As a college student, you dream of the day when you can be within the career that you have worked hard towards obtaining. Instead of spending your desired...
How To Plan Your Honeymoon On A Budget
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...
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Budgeting
The idea of creating and sticking to a budget probably sounds pretty straightforward. All you have to do is make a plan for where you want your money to go and then stick to it. Sounds pretty simple, right? Don't make these mistakes when starting your budgeting...
How To Save $40 A Month Off Your Electric Bill Without Raising The Thermostat
The electric bill. Next to your mortgage and car payment this is likely one of your largest monthly expenses. Did you know that the average household spends over $2,000 a year on our Electric Bills?! That's a lot of money! And since I live in Florida, my...
