Are you trapped in the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck? If you are, don't be embarrassed because you're not alone. In fact, you may be surprised to hear that even high-earners can get stuck in this cycle. But just because you are in this cycle doesn't mean you … [Read more...]
Money Talk: One Thing That Is Costing You Hundreds of Dollars
Do you ever wonder where your money is going? I know I do at times! The phrase "easy come, easy go" seems to ring true quite a lot these days. Do you also have a closet or trunk full of items you aren't going to use or that don't fit or that you don't really need? I know I used … [Read more...]
Save Money By Cutting Your Food Bill in Half – and Eat Healthier Doing So!
If your food bill has gotten out of hand, and you are not eating as healthily as you should, you are going to LOVE these ideas, tips and tricks to help cut your food bill IN HALF! Yep, with a little determination and creativity, your family can eat healthier and you can … [Read more...]
10 Genius Ways to Earn an Extra $500 (or MORE!) This Month
There are a million reasons why you could use an extra $500 a month. Maybe you are feeling a little strapped for cash, or want to pay off a bill that has been nagging at you. Maybe you are trying to save up for a wedding, or a vacation. Maybe the holidays are … [Read more...]
10 Surefire Ways to Save Money + a free printable to help you stay on track
It is time to tidy up our finances a bit! Let's start by evaluating expenses and getting rid of the unnecessary ones! We all have some areas we can cut back on- even if we think we don't. From cable to dining out, there are small adjustments you can take to save tons of money … [Read more...]
12 Essential Beauty Products to Try Today
I will admit, I am a daily makeup wearer- even though I work from home, live in the woods, my husband is gone most of the week and my neighbors (and the UPS guy) probably don't give one thought as to how I look. I don't know why, maybe I just like makeup? What I don't like is … [Read more...]
One Genius Amazon Hack That Will Save You Tons Of Money!
I am an avid Amazon shopper. I've mentioned before that when we moved into our house last year, the UPS guy thanked me for his job security. <hides> Rarely a week (and it's more like a few days) goes by without placing an Amazon order. They make it so easy! I … [Read more...]
Money Matters: 7 Things Millennials Can Learn From Talking to Their Grandparents
As the parents of millennials, we are always trying to encourage our kids to learn from our mistakes and be more financially sound than we were at their age, to make it easier on them in the future. It's really difficult getting them to understand the importance of … [Read more...]
19 No-Nonsense Tips for Shopping at Target Like a Pro
One of my favorite alone time activities is going to Target by myself. I prefer locations that have a Starbucks, so I can order my standard drink (a Venti vanilla non-fat latte) and sip it while I stroll the aisles. My favorites area is, of course, the perimeter where the … [Read more...]
Vacation Better with Groupon!
We recently went to Daytona Beach for 3 weeks. You can read all about our awesome trip here! We had a blast! Since we were there for so long, we decided to take advantage of some Groupon deals and have a little more fun than usual! We bought 6 Groupons: 1 full day … [Read more...]
10 Sneaky Ways to Save More Money Each Month
Saving money is hard! So many expenses and so many needs, it's a wonder anyone can get ahead. These next ten tips are a different approach to saving money- and hopefully you won't even realize you're saving! #1: Stop paying for things you don't use. Still paying a gym … [Read more...]
5 Totally Awesome and Totally Free Money Management Tools
At one point or another we have all struggled with money management. Now we have access to so much information from the internet, financial professionals and even the companies we work for. But sometimes that isn't enough- and sometimes that can be totally … [Read more...]
50 Things to Do On a No Spend/Low Spend Weekend
Once a month we try to have a no spend/low spend weekend so we can save some additional money. We may eat & drink what's "in stock," or take the dog for a hike, or have an impromptu game night with friends. Even if we spend a little money, it is considerably … [Read more...]
