A good night’s sleep – it’s the goal and aim of almost everyone. However, a third of the population doesn’t get the recommended seven hours they need each night. And it’s costing us. Better sleep is linked to healthier finances. Productivity increases. Stress decreases. However, sleep aids and mattresses are big business. While most of us want a higher quantity and quality of sleep, we may not be able to
Amazon Prime Day 2023
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.2023 Amazon Prime Day is almost here! And not only will there be crazy deals and sales on Amazon, many other online retailers will be turning up the heat, too. If you’re planning on shopping here’s what you need to do right now to prepare. PLUS, I’ll include some of my favorite Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals for you. Check Out The Amazon Early Offers In preparation for Prime Days,
4th of July 2023 Money Saving Ideas!
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.For many, the Fourth of July brings celebration, a day off from work, and yummy treats. However, this year it may also bring extra expenses. No matter how or if you celebrate, there are opportunities to not only save some cash, but even take advantage of special sales and price breaks that come along with the holiday. These fabulous 4th of July 2023 Money Saving Tips will keep more green
FREE and Affordable Summer Fun 2023
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.At our house, we are in full summer go-mode. It’s been busy so far, but after a couple of weeks getting caught up on sleep, your kids may be ready for summer fun. However, let’s face it, with prices as high as they are, it’s difficult to be able to afford to go to the movie theater every day (or even every week). And for some of us, a theme
Finding Extra Cash This Summer
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.Oh how we love the summer around here. Summer break brings with it a new rhythm and fun traditions and activities. However, it also brings with it the need to budget for things like summer camp, new swimsuits, sunblock, bug spray, and more. Toss in a family trip to the ballpark or theme park or aquatic park and you realize all that hot fun in the summertime can suck your
Teen Summer Job Ideas
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.Hooray for summer. Tweens and teens everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief thanks to a break from school. While the days of June or July are often filled with rest and fun, it’s also an excellent time for kids to earn a little extra money. Teaching your children that money comes from work is a gift. Guiding them toward healthy financial habits with their own income allows you to
Save Money on Summer Parties!
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.Graduation Open Houses, End of the School Year, Memorial Day, the Indy 500, 4th of July, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day – there’s so much to celebrate during the late spring and early summer. All of these festivities mean many of us will host friends and families in our homes or rent facilities to enjoy time and meaningful traditions together. However, the expense of summer parties adds up quickly. No
Graduation Gift Ideas You Can Afford
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.It’s almost Open House season. Our family has already attended four graduation events and there are more on the calendar. While fun to celebrate, giving gifts at every party really adds up. Especially for parents of a senior, the cost rises with each and every friend. But have no fear. Instead mark the moment with those grads you love with these significant and graduation gift ideas you can afford. Buy
Mother’s Day on a Budget
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.Whether your mom lives nearby or far away, there are plenty of ways to show her how much you care, even if you waited until the last minute. Mother’s Day on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t show your love for mom. You can give a significant gift even without spending a dime. Check out these ideas broken down by your budget. If You Don’t Have Anything to Spend Write
Grocery Store Mistakes You CAN Fix
Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.In my world, grocery shopping is a necessary evil. After all, the people in this house keep showing up wanting food three times a day (at least) and I have agreed to help meet that need. There’s no Mr. Belvedere to do the shopping, no Alice the Maid in our house. But if I’ve learned anything over the past 8 years, there is a right way and a wrong way