Save Money & Slay Debt
True confession time . . . I love back to school shopping. It might be the office supplies at the lowest prices of the year. Maybe it’s the beautiful potential of a brand new year. I always know our daughters will learn and experience so many life giving opportunities. After more than a decade of shopping for a new school year, I’ve learned to go with the flow because the
Back to school often comes as a brutal disruption sleep schedules (so long late nights, hello early mornings), our vacation schedules (squeeze in those last minute road trips while you can), and if we’re not intentional our budgets. If you’re gearing up for a new academic year, have no fear. While I can’t do anything about the sleep or vacation, I am here to help you with saving as many
Who says you can’t score great bargains in July?! July 16th means it’s Amazon Prime Day – a time to snag awesome deals if you know how to shop. Last year, shoppers spent more on Amazon Prime Day than they did on Black Friday! Sometimes, shoppers find it difficult to weed through the products and prices to find what’s really a discount purchase. If you plan on shopping Amazon Prime
I love the summer months for so many reasons. The longer days of sunlight provide the opportunity to play outside until the fireflies come out (and a wee bit longer). The warmer weather means more walks, bike rides, and trail hikes. The summer also provides a unique opportunity to focus on my health, too. Fruits and veggies drop in price and sound more appetizing. The temperature outside makes grilling lean
Summer celebrations make memories but if you’re not careful, the costs add up. This week, as you celebrate America’s birthday, consider these great ideas for the 4th of July on a Budget! Avoid the Dollar Section & Check Your Closet There are so many kitschy items that can lure us into unnecessary purchases during any holiday. They’ll catch your eye on the end cap or lure you into the dollar
I have more than one bad habit. I worry about everything. Most days, I’m building a worst case scenario file a foot thick of what might happen. The truth is, we all struggle with bad habits in one form or another. From salty language to biting our nails, unhealthy choices sometimes have only a minor effect on our lives. However, habits have power and drive our lives. The more we
Oh how we love our dads! They teach us some of the most important lessons in life. My dad encouraged me to save money whenever I could. So every Father’s Day, I honor him but respecting that lesson and trying to give affordable gifts filled with meaning. If you haven’t picked up your Father’s Day gift yet, have no fear. There’s still time to save money, score freebies, and make
It’s official! My girls are moving on to the 5th and 11th grades. It seems like just yesterday they were both babies in my arms. In many ways, it seems like times were simpler when they were younger. However, no matter your kids’ age or stage, each era of parenting brings with it expenses. Summer break can be especially challenging. Keeping the kids busy without dropping wads of cash is
