SPEND LESS & GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY

  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...

If you’re like me, you’re astounded by the price of a college textbook nowadays. I mean, come on! You’re already paying for room, board, tuition, and now you get slammed with these ridiculously expensive textbook costs? There needs to be a better way. And, lucky for...

  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...

I have a family of 6. And we eat every single meal at home... plus we homeschool, so that is EVERY SINGLE MEAL at home. It makes a lot of dishes. We run our dishwasher twice a day, and we only use paper plates. (I did the cost-benefit analysis, and I assure you it's...

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...

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...

Do you realize that you typically purchase the same 20 items for your family over and over again each week? The milk, the meat, the Kraft Singles. And yes, those items do go on sale, which saves you money every so often. But that doesn't alert you to stock...

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!