Are you a spender? Are you someone who loves to shop and get a deal? Yet sometimes, the deals turn into a room full of stuff. I know I’ve been there. This time of year, when the Holidays are quickly approaching, emotional spending can get us into debt. A debt we didn’t think was possible. …
Did your groceries just cost you over $200 again for the week? You even tried cutting coupons this week, and still, it’s got to stop. Are you tired of overspending on your groceries? Maybe you have had a similar situation to mine. “Come on kids. We have to get home before your father does.” You …
My first job at 16 was working at a very small newspaper company in Vermont. I was a telemarketer calling people to subscribe to the newspaper. I didn’t care because even at 16 I wanted to be a journalist. If that is how I would get a newspaper on my resume so be it. …
We started our debt-free journey just a few years ago. Couponing allowed us to have room in the budget. Couponing cut back our grocery bill in half. We took that money and paid off our debt. We are debt-free except including our mortgage. Is couponing just another way of life?Is it one of those “trends” …
For six months my husband and I have been on a spending freeze. The journey started here. We gave up every little thing in order to sell our house and move out to the country. It’s been our dream. Below is the post I wrote when we knew the freeze was about to end. THE …
Call it what you want. Your daily routine. Is it the distance from your spouse? Whining from your kids? Day after day cleaning? Or the same old job to go to? -insert your own here-. All these things can make a girl want to start spending money. Sometimes that mundane routine of being home with the little ones makes …
Have you heard of Prime Pantry?! If not this is an exclusive offer for Prime Members. Just this week I ordered my first Prime Pantry Box. We are still on our spending freeze and I have to get creative. Through blogging some of the ways I am compensated is through Amazon Gift Cards so I …
Hey, friends! So you may or may not know that I run a coupon blog as well and this year for 2017 Amazon is killing it with deals! Now is the time to browse your Christmas, Birthday etc. lists. I have compiled a list of the best deals so far. Please note that prices on …
I love Thrift Stores, especially in the winter when garage sale season is non-existent. But even at the thrift stores, my frugal eyes are on the lookout! There is no way; 6 bucks for this shirt goes back on the rack! Here are 9 Tips to save you MORE at Thrift Stores! Shop on the Right …
Let me say it isn’t just stay at home moms who are looking to bring in extra cash, but all moms! Okay, Dads too. Alright alright, grandparents, aunts, uncles. Yes, everyone is looking for ways to make extra money. Today in this article I am sharing with you 7 ways I make an extra income. …
Have you sat down and looked at your spending habits? You know that moment where you decide something has GOT TO STOP. How can you possibly save money when you don’t have money? You print out your bank account statement for the month or pull it up on your phone and compare it to your pay …
Sick of seeing the 50¢ off coupons and thinking how will I ever REALLY save money with a coupon like that? Oh, my friends, you have the idea of couponing all wrong. The first thing you need to know is how easy it is to find coupons today. They are everywhere! Maybe you saw the …
I’ve been couponing for years now, it’s how we pay off our debt, and so many beginner coupons aren’t saving money because they are making these common coupon mistakes. “HOLY COW! My eyes lit up so big I thought I had just seen Leonardo Dicaprio! So I only paid $5 for all of that?! And …
Wondering how to shrink your grocery bill while still filling up your cart? Don’t let three mistakes steal your money when you grocery shop this week. Below are tips we used while paying off 52K in debt and raising two small children. Today is your day to take one small step toward a smaller grocery …
Are you ready for this to be the moment, the year you say enough is enough? We are making a change in our financial future. Plan for the future, enjoy the now. Learn how to find the balance we all need and can achieve. Below are 11 ways you can live below your means, and …
Clearance tags and I are like magnets drawn together. As soon as I see clearance or markdowns anywhere- I’m there. I glued to them excitedly, hoping I find something I needed. Shopping clearance will save you more than 50% off the retail price. The one store I do almost all of my clearance shopping is …
Five years ago I was managing two departments at Target. I started off as the Starbucks manager and then a few months later I took on the Pizza Hut/Target Cafe as well. Without an increase in income, might I add. 🙂 I had NO idea what I was doing. I was 23 in college working …
Today we all want to save money and it’s ok to say it. There is no shame in being a good steward of your money. The best thing about living right now is the internet. I mean, we can find out so much information and the best deals all with a click. Some of these …
Today we all want to save money and it’s ok to say it. There is no shame in being a good steward of your money. The best thing about living right now is the internet. I mean, we can find out so much information and the best deals all with a click. Here is a …
This weekend we watched a documentary called ” Farmageddon.” We have watched a few different documentaries on our food in the U.S. In College I took a Food & Nutrition Class, it changed my life. Not only was it one of my hardest classes it was an eye-opener. In College, I loved the $1 Fried Chicken and mashed …
