Hey All! Happy New Year to you, I hope you enjoyed a special holiday season with your loved ones. As many of us are aware, this Christmas season can be a little hectic, and VERY expensive. Most Americans go way
January No-Spend Challenge
When Your Kid Asks “Do You Have to Go to Work Today?”
Working parents everywhere can resonate with the age-old question “Do you have to go to work today?” Our kids will groan and complain and even flat out tell us not to go! Our heart breaks a little inside. We hate
20 Great Inexpensive Date Night Ideas
When the budget gets tight, one of the first things to go is “date nights”. The cost of going out to a restaurant, seeing a movie, and paying a babysitter can add up! We’re here to tell you that date
Meal Planning in 4 Easy Steps
For many of us, the idea of “meal planning” sounds daunting. Who has the time to put together perfectly planned meals, buy all the ingredients, and get it done in one day? Or even a series of days? The key
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? Memorable times, your quirky family, and that huge turkey just waiting for all of you to DIG IN! Whether you are hosting or attending – one thing is for sure … it can
A Moment of Gratefulness
I usually start the day with a “list” … – clean the kitchen – make breakfast – go to work – buy enchilada sauce – fill up the Sonata – get a birthday card They are usually very mundane, unimportant
Our Favorite Ways To Save This Fall
Fall is the beginning of the holiday season, and stores abound with decorations signifying the changing leaves and upcoming Christmas bustle. Splurging around this time of year is very common. And this is why we want to offer you a
Create Your Own Savings Plan
There are some truly great savings plans out there – leading to stock piles of anywhere from $1k to $5k. Although these are great plans, and work for many of us, the way to truly live within your
Wanting More
Most of you have seen this type of commercial. The AT&T representative interviews kids and asks them simple, funny questions. What’s even funnier? Their answers! This one struck me in particular. The AT&T guy goes on to say, “Who thinks
What Your Kids Are Missing
This morning I was reading a great article on what all the talk of “entitlement” means to the kids and young adults of the day, and it was really eye-opening to see the changes that have come about in society
Natural Beauty in 3 Easy Steps
Lately I’ve been exploring different DIY beauty treatments, and finding unique ways that you can save money at home instead of paying for salon treatments. The results are pretty encouraging, and a lot of things you can do to naturally enhance
Creative Ways to Make Extra Money
If you find yourself not having enough money left over at the end of the month to even cover the basics, it’s time to think outside of the box and get creative with your resources. There are plenty of ways
10 Things I Never Buy New
As you know by now, on this blog, we are all about saving you money. One mistake that is often made by many consumers is the mindset, “If I can’t buy it new, I don’t want it at all.” Certain
Revamp Your Wardrobe
Are you always on the hunt for that one piece that will completely re-make your style, turn you into a fashionista over-night, or simply add some pizzaz to the boring every-day get-up you normally wear to the grocery store? No need
5 Tips to Truly Prioritze
I bet you have a lot on your platter today, it seems as though all women have an innate sense of keeping 500 things afloat while they go about their day. And I bet you are no different. Although we
10 Best Ways to Workout at Home
1. Make it a Date One of the best ways to bond with your significant other is to workout together! Most women at this point will say, “But he doesn’t want to..” or “How will I ever get him to