Save Money & Slay Debt
Back to school can mean back to routines. However, between the pick up line and practices, homework and “Moooommmmm I need to my gym uniform washed!” you just might find that getting dinner on the table every single night of the week is a stretch. The busier we become, the easier it is to rationalize a meal purchased through the drive thru or a pizza delivered to the front door.
If it hasn’t started already for you, chances are next week your little scholar will climb on the big yellow bus. It’s a crazy time of the year filled with unexpected expenses, readjusted sleep/wake schedules, and a new rhythm for a new season. To be intentional with every penny we spend, everyone in our family rocks the “brown bag.” Ok, so it’s rarely brown bag but you get the idea,
Everyone has their budgeting tool of preference. Some of us choose the pencil and paper method, handwriting in each expense and income. Others choose software programs like Microsoft Money or Quicken to balance the books. As our society becomes more mobile-driven, companies are adjusting to capitalize on their users online nature to help consumers succeed with money. If you’re new to the world of budgeting apps, I’d like to share
I LOVE the Indiana State Fair. If you’re living under a rock, you might not know that the Fair officially opens tomorrow on August 1st – wahoo! Come and find me on August 4th because we’ll be there celebrating the last day of summer vacation. Psssst . . . there’s a great line up of free concerts, special events, coupons, and ways to save over on Doing Indy because I love
Most people finding it surprising that I don’t really enjoy grocery shopping. Listen, I can coupon like nobody’s business and my brain stores prices on individual items at different stores like Rain Man. It’s weird to be kinda good at something you don’t really enjoy. The truth is, I’d rather stay home on the couch than fight the aisles. However, I know that grocery shopping is the best choice for our
This Crown Reef Resort give away is a part of my Royal Review of Crown Reef Resort Myrtle Beach, SC. We received a four night stay, along with some meals in exchange for posts. I was also given a vacation package to give away on my site. I was not compensated nor was this post edited by anyone (as you’ll be able to see by my misspellings and crazy syntax). You can count
This is my Royal Review of Crown Reef Resort Myrtle Beach, SC. We received a four night stay, along with some meals in exchange for posts. I was also given a vacation package to give away on my site. I was not compensated nor was this post edited by anyone (as you’ll be able to see by my misspellings and crazy syntax). You can count my honest opinion any time you
There’s one thing I can count on every single year before my kids head back to school. Somehow, every pair of pants and shorts that they own magically loses two inches during the months of June and July. Strangely enough, their shoes reduce a size, too. At first, I contemplate hiring a repairman to check out my dryer because, surely I have a mechanical issue causing all of this mysterious
Whether we want to live in denial or not, the Back to School Shopping Season is in full swing. From sports physicals to book fees, from clothes & shoes to supplies, many parents are under both financial and time demands more this time of year than any others. For those families beginning a “balanced calendar” this year, it feels even more overwhelming than usual as the start date creeps a
FRIENDS. I am back. After a couple of weeks of non-stop travel (more on that later), I can truly say I am SO glad to be back home and beginning to regain a normal schedule again. It’s been a little nutty here in the Queendom but probably the best thing I could have done for my soul was to do a major grocery shopping trip and clean out our refrigerator
