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.
How To Prepare For The Storm (Hurricane) Without Breaking The Bank
We’ve seen quite a bit of devastation in recent years so I want to show you how to prepare for storms. First, the flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Then the destruction we found in Florida resulting from Hurricane Irma. My family was...
College Savings And Discounts For Being A College Student
When you’re in college, every little bit of money that you can save counts. Luckily, a lot of companies understand that college kids are looking for ways to save their hard-earned cash, and they have provided you with many options for saving that are only available...
Penny Saving Challenge – Save $670 This Year Collecting Pennies!
So you may have seen those silly 365 Day Money Saving Challenges, and they sound all glamorous, "Save Over $1,000 this year!" but when you look at the nitty gritty penny challenge details, you have to sock away around $50 EACH WEEK by the time November...
How To Build A Stockpile To Prep For An Emergency
It’s so important to build an emergency food supply kit, let me tell you why. When my cousin was getting married in 1998 we flew out to Nashville for the wedding. Little did I know that there were a bunch of tornadoes in the area. Yikes! The pilot safely...
Mistakes To Avoid When Trying To Get Out Of Debt
Are you drowning in debt? Are you ready to commit to paying off your debt? Paying off debt can be a real life changer. Not like finding a mystical mermaid with underwater caverns filled with coins and jewels kind of life-changing...but close! It's still...
2019 Amazon Prime Day Deals You Don’t Want To Miss
Amazon is a great place to find your everyday items at the best prices. Once a year they have "Amazon Prime Day" which is like an Amazon Black Friday. Below are some of the best deals, and some of the things I'm watching for a great deal because they will save your...
How You Can Save $10,000 This Year
What would you do if you had an extra $10,000 (ten grand) in your pocket today? Just think of what an additional $10,000 a year could do for your family. A few simple changes in your shopping habits can really add up to some BIG savings. Find out how to save Ten Grand...
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...
Top Spots For A Frugal Honeymoon
Congratulations on your wedding! This must be such an exciting time for you! And while I’m sure you’re ready to pack your bags and head away on a romantic adventure, I want to make sure you’re prepared for the costs involved. I know, it’s a bit of a bummer, but when...
How to Pay Off Debt When Living Paycheck to Paycheck
If you are living paycheck to paycheck, it can be stressful just to make it to your next payday. If you are struggling to make end’s meet and pay the bills, then it feels like you’ll never be able to afford to add debt payments into the mix. Adding debt to…
5 Important Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Amazon Prime Day – Mon. 7/15/19 & Tues. 7/16/19
Amazon Prime Day is a 48 hour epic day of deals. We're talking better than Black Friday deals. Amazon really delivers by putting over 100,000 on sale (it's INSANE). You need to be a Prime Member to get these special deals (if you aren't a already prime...
There’s WAY More to Amazon Prime Than Just Free Shipping!
I can honestly say that I think my Amazon Prime account is worth every penny. Get the most out of Prime with these other benefits that will save you money! Just think, Sam's Club and Costco Memberships are not uncommon, and we pay for them each year. Why do we think...
How To Save Money On Cheap Weekend Getaways For Couples
In the 20 years we've been married, I can only list a handful of times when my husband James and I were able to get away by ourselves for a fun couples weekend. Attempting to travel while you are on a budget can be challenging. If you are in need of a getaway with...
How To Save BIG At Busch Gardens
Theme parks can get expensive quickly. Once you've scanned your tickets, the expenses just keep coming! While we are usually Disney fans, we decided to have a day of fun at Busch Gardens Tampa. The day was fantastic, without the expensive guilt trip. From your...
15 Surprising Ways You Are Wasting Money And Don’t Even Know It!
Did you know that over 80% of Americans admit to throwing money in one form or another? Are you throwing money away? The majority blame dining out as the biggest culprit (me included), but that is something we know we do that can waste money. What about those things...
How To Save $500 This Year When You Compare Food Prices
It may sound shocking to hear that you can save $500 this year when you simply compare food prices. But the best news is that you can save that much without even cutting any coupons! That notion may seem odd coming from me, a hard-core couponer, right? Yes, I know....
How To Save Money On Gas
Whether you're looking to save money on your next road trip, or just want to reduce your expenses, don't overlook your fuel costs. If you own a car, especially one that doesn't get very good gas mileage, then you know how much a full tank of gas can cost...
How To Live On One Income AND Pay Off Debt
If you are living on one income, you might think you’ll never get out of debt. For years I wasted time plugging along and paying our minimum debt payments thinking it was an impossible dream to get it paid off. Now I’m here to tell you that it is very possible to pay off debt even while only one person is earning a full-time income.
How to Treat Yourself Without Spending a Dime
Between keeping up with the kids school and sporting functions, keeping our homes semi-neat, running errands, and cooking meals, and in my particular case, running a home business, it's hard to take time to treat or spoil yourself. Take it from me, in order to stay...
Are These Poor Money Habits Making You Broke?
We are all guilty of certain bad money habits. In fact, I am willing to bet that even if you are the most frugal person in the world, you are still guilty of at least one bad money habit. For me, it was too easy to use our credit card. Over just a short period we...
