Saving money everyday, so you can spend wisely on what you enjoy.
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
So today my son tells me he wants to have an After Graduation Party at our house…..tomorrow. I agree, and he puts it up as his Facebook status. At that point I did what any mom in a messy house and not enough food to feed that many kids would do, I took a really [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Read More...
