You only have two hands, but you have a to do list a mile long. So what do you do if you have a new baby in the house? You could hire a nanny, but money is tight. Or you could ask family for a few hours of help a week. Or you could checkout […]
This summer enjoy a family camping trip. Skip the high priced hotels and theme parks. Stretch your legs and get out and enjoy nature. Government and private run camp grounds and camp sites are a fraction of the cost of a hotel stay. All you need is some basic camping gear and a sense of […]
Vegetables and fruit some of nature’s yummiest foods. But they can also be expensive. When you are trying to save money on groceries the most logical response is to cut out all the expensive stuff. And sometimes this means produce. Depending on where you live produce can get expensive. Add in the time of year […]
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Making More Time
Does this sound familiar? You wake up, get dressed, prepare the lunches and coffee for the day. Feed the kids, pack a few things and you are out the door. Maybe you started some … [Read More...]
7 Habits Of Successful Debt Free Families
It's true! There are families out there living the debt free lifestyle. Even with the current cost of housing, groceries and vacation travel on the rise. It is possible and not just for … [Read More...]
50 TV Free Activities For Kids
Are your kids spending to much time in front of the television? Or on their electronic devices. Kids today are smarter and quicker when it comes to computers, using the internet and even … [Read More...]
Birthing Hospital Bag Checklist
What do you pack for delivery? With what seems like twenty billion things going on before the delivery of your child one important thing to do is to pack your hospital birthing … [Read More...]
Planning A No Spend Month
No spend months are great ways to get your finances back in check. Maybe it's after the holidays and you over spent or maybe you just had a family vacation and your wallet needs a break. A no … [Read More...]
Must Have Money Books
Are you looking to make smarter money choices? Or learn more about how to handle your debt and pay down bills? Maybe you are looking for investment advice or frugal living … [Read More...]
Smart Money Saving, Green Living Products
You can save the planet and save tons of money all at the same time. All you need to do is swap up your single use items with reusables. For example, do you use chemical dryer … [Read More...]
Storage Solutions For Your Pantry
Are your kitchen cupboards, drawers and pantry in need of an organization makeover? No matter whether you use a traditional pantry to store your household and grocery goods. Or if you use … [Read More...]
Easy Ways To Save Money
The budget is tight and you need to save money now! A few simple changes to your daily activity and you can cut your spending right away. The first place to start is by looking at what you need … [Read More...]
The Best Ketogenic Cookies
It is kind of crazy to think about cookies when you are trying to lose weight. But... Ketogenic cookies or Keto cookies are low carb, higher fat based cookies. So they will fit into most weight loss … [Read More...]
The Best Ways To Use Ripe Bananas
Bananas in the kitchen. You will always find bananas in my kitchen and in my freezer. Call it a frugal thing but I can never let a ripe banana go to waste. Once a banana gets to the … [Read More...]
The Best Dollar Store Hacks
Every Mom, everywhere loves a good hack. Something that will save her time, hassle and messes. Even better is when a hack saves you money. And you can't go wrong with dollar store … [Read More...]
Smart Ways To Save Money While Raising A Family
Raising a family is fun, exciting, complicated and expensive. I say all this while we are expecting our second, so I am smiling. Raising a family is full of joy and it has it's rough … [Read More...]
How To Save Money On Household Utilities
Running a home can get expensive. Between your mortgage or rent and the utilities household expenses can get pretty high. Let's find you some good ways to cut those costs and save some … [Read More...]
Ways To Save Money On Groceries
It is real easy to go over budget on groceries. And it's not like you really mean to do it. You see the grocery store plans for you to spend more than you intended. With the floral … [Read More...]