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College Discounts, Money Saving Ideas, & Potential Pitfalls

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.

August 6, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Heading back to campus can be pricey. But don't pay full price. Check out this HUGE list of college discounts, money saving ideas, & more.

While their younger counterparts have already headed to the classroom, college students still have a week or two of freedom before heading back to campus. Their semester will likely be more expensive; however, there are ways to save money and even freebies/discounts that come with that student ID. And on the flipside, there are also pitfalls unique to university scholars, too. Here are some of the very best college discounts,

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7 Ways to Save on Back to School

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.

July 30, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Heading back to the classroom can cost big bucks! Save on Back to School this year with these simple, smart tips.

Some families in our area have already gone back to school and many others begin this week. No matter when you begin, heading to the classroom can cost a pretty penny. Of course we’re all feeling a little stretched right now, so additional expenses may feel impossible. While going back to school won’t be free, there are ways to begin the year well without going overboard. Check out these 7

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2022 Amazon Prime Days Shopping Guide

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.

July 9, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Get ready for Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals with this comprehensive shopping guide! Check out leaked deals, promotional credits, and more!

2022 Amazon Prime Days are 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 2022 Prime Days deals for you. Check Out The Amazon Credit Offers In preparation for Prime Days, Amazon

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4th of July Money Saving Tips You Can Use!

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.

July 2, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Celebrate the red, white, and blue without burning through all of your green. These 4th of July 2023 Money Saving Tips help you do just that.

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 Money Saving Tips will keep more green in

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Creating Margin in Your Tight 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.

June 24, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

It’s not something you’re imagining, everything is more expensive this summer than it ever has been before. If you feel like your tight budget is careening out of control, it may be time for a midyear reset. Rather than letting things spiral and put you further behind, press pause, observe your current spending, perhaps reevaluate things, and then set a goal or two for the future. But like many, you

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Save Money on Summer Snacks

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.

June 18, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

The days of June are flying by. If your kids are home on summer vacation, you may have heard the phrase “do we have anything to eat?” more than once already. As grocery store prices rise, your normal snacks may not be in the budget right now. These simple, cheap summer snacks will keep everyone full without breaking the bank. Keep the Fridge Full of Water Hydration is key in

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Your Guide to FREE Summer Fun!

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.

June 11, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

You can still have a great time on a budget! Fight rising costs with FREE Summer fun 2023 the entire family can enjoy.

School is officially out for summer. And after a couple of weeks getting caught up on sleep, your kids may be ready for summer fun. But 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 park is out of the question. There are

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2022 Father’s Day Gifts 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.

June 4, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Knock your 2024 Father's Day Gifts out of the park with creative and meaningful ideas you can actually afford to show dad how much you care!

Oh how we love the dads, grandpas, and father figures in our lives. And once a year, we drive ourselves crazy trying to figure out what to get them that won’t break the bank, but still pays tribute to the significant role they’ve played in our lives. After all, the last thing dad would want you to do is to buy something he doesn’t need or want or spend too

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Affordable Graduation Gift 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.

May 21, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Celebrate the seniors in your life without breaking the bank. Check out these affordable graduation gift ideas!

Graduation – it’s a milestone celebrated by many families many times. Whether your favorite scholar completes preschool, kindergarten, fifth grade, eighth grade, high school, college, or beyond, you want to acknowledge the hard work that got them there. However, especially for parents, this can be an expensive time of the year. From end of the year school celebrations to teacher gifts and more, those expenses add up quickly. When your

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7 Money Saving Lawn & Garden Hacks

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.

May 14, 2022 By Cherie Lowe

Mowing the grass, tending a garden, planting flowers – the expense of a beautiful yard adds up quickly. Whether you do all the work yourself, hire a teen, or have your lawn tended by a professional company, there are ways you can save money to enjoy a bit of paradise outside your back door. Don’t miss these 7 Smart Money Saving Lawn & Garden Hacks! Begin With the Clean Up

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