Smart Money, Simple Living
Money books. In school they teach us about math, spelling, reading, writing and so much more. But they leave out a lot of the real life stuff like money. Yes, they teach us how to add it up and subtract it. They do not however, teach our children how to make it or save it […]
Debt is debilitating. Not to mention stressful and cause for arguments. And our debt wasn’t for anything special it was credit card debt and loan payments. Things that had just added up over time. How we paid off $5000 of debt in one month. It took some work, some budgeting and some stubbornness. We set […]
Are there money leaks in your spending? The common answer would be no. But you would be surprised to know that most people have them and they are usually pretty common items. Leaks that are costing you thousands of dollars annually if not monthly. Subscription Leaks: Did you sign up for a free trial, pay […]
Knitting is a great way to create, de-stress, invest in you and the people you care about. Knitting is a pass time enjoyed by many. I am amazed at the knitting projects I have seen people make. … [Read More...]
Saving money or figuring out where to save money can be tricky. When money is tight it looks almost impossible to save anymore. You have cut back on eating out. The grocery budget is as tight as … [Read More...]
It's all about saving money. And cutting household expenses. Have you ever wondered how those on a single income get by or how some people just have it all figured out. Their secret is investing … [Read More...]
Have you though about it? Wondered about it? How exactly do bloggers create blogs and make an income? The answer is real simple. It takes some creativity, some time and a whole lot of … [Read More...]
You have made a plan to save money this year. Great! You have checked your bills, figured out where you are spending all your money and you have put a stop to all the unnecessary. If you … [Read More...]
The wonders of winter break. The kids are out of school and the excitement may last a week before the "I'm bored" comes creeping in. Or maybe you have the entire family descending on your house … [Read More...]
Elf On The Shelf Elf on the shelf has become this amazing tradition in our house full of excitement and anticipation. If you have never heard about Elf On The Shelf you can find more information … [Read More...]
Let's face it appliances make our life easier and they save us money. They also save us tons of time and help us get dinner on the table sooner. In a day and age where life is super busy and our … [Read More...]
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Have you ever noticed how much people spend on groceries? The extra items that get added to the buggy simply because there are too many choices. Think about … [Read More...]
When was your last girls night? If you are like most moms it has been a while. With family responsibilities, work and finding a few moments to yourself. Finding a whole night to hang with your … [Read More...]
Are you struggling to save money? Are you drowning in "stuff"? Do you find your kitchen counters and closets full of clutter and the bank account is close to zero? You are not alone! Over … [Read More...]
Congratulations on your pregnancy or new addition. I understand that you may be reading this post during your pregnancy or after your new baby has arrived. Or you may be reading this article in … [Read More...]
Are you pregnant or is someone you know expecting? Congratulations! Life is about to change in a truly amazing way. And I am pretty sure by now you have heard "you need to buy this and you need to … [Read More...]
On average the country spends over a billion dollars on eating out every month. So it is no secret that we like to dine out. Whether is be Sunday Brunch, lunch with friends or Friday night family … [Read More...]
Are you struggling to save money? Wondering how you are going to pay for holiday presents or better yet next weeks groceries? I have 25 awesome frugal living tips that will help you cut your … [Read More...]