Didn’t Save for College? There is Still a Way to Pay
Parade magazine had a big article on the ways to save and pay for college. I even saw someone do a post on it, and basically they quoted all the Parade had to say. I thought it was good information, but it was all about how to save for college. (If you have the means, [...]
A Whole Lot of Frugal Going On
Today I have a Guest Post over at Frugal Living NW. You have heard me mention this sight many times. I love having a local deal blog that I can follow so I can save on all my grocery and household needs. If you are coming over from Frugal Living NW, I thank you for [...]
School Clothes Shopping with a Middle School Girl
Today I am going to reach out to you and ask you, is this a Money 4 This or Not 4 That? If you have a middle school girl you know exactly where I am headed. If you don’t, but you remember your middle school years you too know where I am headed. Boys [...]
School Clothes Shopping That’s Easy on Your Pocketbook
Just like school supplies, there are keys to getting the great deals. Read on for your Tuesday Tip: Shop Your Closet – I don’t care how big or small your closet or drawers are, there are things in there you have forgotten about. Pull out everything and evaluate. This is where everyone should start. Have [...]
Tuesdays Tip – Teenage Clothing Swap
Who doesn’t like getting something for nothing or something for nearly nothing? I think we all do. You might remember our recent Prom that we did on a budget. You might also remember how my daughter found a way to make a necklace that she had seen else where for over $30. You have also [...]
Happy Mother’s Day
My day was amazing because I have an amazing family. I love them. I have been a Mom for 16 years, but this was a Mother’s Day of firsts for me. The first time I have had one of my kids be taller than me The first time I have had a kid driving themselves [...]
Kids and Budgeting
I think the whole concept of giving my kids a budget kind of took me by surprise. I thought we would go out and shop for good deals, save lots of money and end of story. BUT NO! Girls like to have new clothes and apparently need a lot of them. Well, it wasn’t in [...]
Teach Your Kids Money Management – GIVEAWAY
If you have been following me at all you know I am passionate about Teaching Kids the Value of Money. I feel, as parents, it is a huge responsibility on our part. I have shared a few different ways we have done it over the years, but I haven’t even touched on the number of [...]
Vacation Spending Money for Kids
This is a series on Kids and Money. If you haven’t read my first post you should start with Teaching Your Kids the Value of Money. When our kids were in 3rd and 5th grade we decided to take them to Disneyland. Now, it’s no surprise that I am frugal, hence the blog, so dishing [...]
Kids, Money and Entitlement
If you missed the first post start here, Teaching Your Child the Value of Money. When does Entitlement Begin? You hear that word a lot, ENTITLEMENT. A lot of kids have entitlement issues. They are so used to getting anything they want, they just begin to assume they can have it all. I think part [...]
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then.
