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12 Fun Budget Friendly Summer Events

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 30, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

FINALLY, something to put on your calendar and look forward to. 12 Fun Budget Friendly Summer Events everyone will love!!

Vacations, weekends away, summer camp, time at the pool – so many of our summer traditions have been canceled or delayed until further notice. While most of us have known this would be the case for a while, what we may not have considered is the power of looking forward. Having special dates on the calendar can help us get through the most mundane of days. And the anticipation of

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Affordable Summer Fun At a Distance

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 23, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

School’s out for what quite might be the weirdest summer in recent history. While remote learning proved challenging at times in our household during the months of March, April, and May, it at least gave our girls structure and routine. With summer camps canceled and many destinations closed, you may be scratching your heads for what your kids will do, too. These simple and affordable summer activity ideas will help

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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.

May 16, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

Celebrate seniors, kindergarteners, 5th graders, and more. Don't miss these affordable, meaningful graduation gift ideas!

We’re in a season of celebrations. As an odd school year draws to a close, many will still receive diplomas even if the ceremonies are postponed or have a different format than ever before. If you’re scratching your head for graduation gift ideas, you’re not alone. Those passing significant milestones need celebrated perhaps now more than ever. If you’re looking for ideas for seniors in high school or college, eighth

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15+ Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Any 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.

May 9, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

Last Minute? No problem! Check out 15+ Mother's Day Gift Ideas for any budget (including several fantastic FREE ideas, too.

This could very well be the oddest Mother’s Day I’ll ever celebrate. Plenty of us long for traditions of the past, but things may need to look a little different this year. Whether your mom lives nearby or far away, there are still plenty of ways to show her how much you care, even if you waited until the last minute. And Mother’s Day ideas don’t all have to cost

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Managing Bills During Times of Crisis

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 2, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

Don't feel overwhelmed. Use these smart strategies for managing bills like insurance, utiliies, Internet service, and more!

For most of us, managing bills isn’t ever a fun topic. It’s even less fun during times of struggle. If you’re anything like me, you’re watching every penny right now. We’re thankful to still have a steady source of income. However, the current reality keeps all of us sober to the fact that any situation can change at any moment. And while dollars we budgeted for things like gas and

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Quarantine Self Care 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.

April 25, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

Need to be refreshed? Don't miss these Quarantine Self Care ideas including FREE meditation apps, workout apps, and more!

Taking care of your physical and mental health has never been more important. And in times of economic uncertainty, your financial health is equally valuable. You may think that taking care of yourself in a time like this is a last resort or requires spending a lot of money. But that’s far from the truth. These simple quarantine self care ideas will bring balance to your day and life. Basic

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Quick, Easy Household and Baking Substitutions

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.

April 18, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

Don't miss this great round up of household and baking substitutions - disinfectant wipes, toothpaste, buttermilk, dry shampoo, & more!

In the last month, we’ve probably all run out of something. Under typical circumstances, we’d make a quick run to the store and grab the needed item. But as shoppers try to limit their exposure to germs and the number of trips they take, they may want to consider making household or baking substitutions instead of a run to the store. These quick swaps can help you get by in

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Grocery Store Alternatives

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.

April 11, 2020 By Cherie Lowe

Considering avoiding the aisles this week? These grocery store alternatives will help you shop well and save you money, too!

Avoiding a pandemic and going to the grocery store seem polar opposites right now. Even with retailers limiting the number of customers, you may want to consider some grocery store alternatives right now. I’m breaking down some different ideas for bringing home the bacon while also staying healthy without hitting the aisles. General Tips Right now, most of us need to transform the entire way we approach grocery shop. In

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