Are you a blogger or someone who wants to start a blog? Have you been so wanting to join Elite Blog Academy but struggle with the price tag? I’m not ashamed to say that I couldn’t afford it either. That's right, I couldn't afford Elite Blog Academy either. (this post may contain affiliate links. … [Read more...]
Simple & Creative Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do For Little or No Money!
February 15, 2018 by
*This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers at Sam's Club. The opinions and text are all mine. So often, we get so caught up in what we have going on in our lives that we don’t even take the time to notice what might be going around us. Life is so busy, there are always a … [Read more...]
7 Things You Can Do to Have Less Stress & More Money This Tax Season
February 5, 2018 by
*This post was sponsored, and paid for, by MyFreeTaxes. All opinions are my own. It happens every year, yet somehow it manages to catch us by surprise, at least if you’re anything like me. And, whether you receive good news or bad news, I think there is always an element of stress lurking around. … [Read more...]
How to Make Simple DIY Easter Baskets For Kids In 5 Minutes!
February 3, 2018 by
Easter is such a fun time of year. Spring is in the air, people often get dressed in special outfits, and it is also a day to spend with the ones you love in many cases. But, how can you make Easter extra special for your kids? Make them the cutest diy Easter basket ever, of course! This is one of … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Comfort Food: Easy Mac & Cheese
January 29, 2018 by
Is there anything as creamy and dreamy as macaroni and cheese? I’m not sure there is, and it is an amazing comfort food if ever there was one. Especially during our long and cold winters, we love things like macaroni and cheese. My kids love this dish, and I love it not only because it tastes … [Read more...]
Smart Ways to Maximize Your Tax Refund
January 27, 2018 by
We are in the midst of the busy tax season. I have a love/hate relationship with tax season, but it is a season that can’t be avoided. Even if I am expecting a tax refund, this time of year still drives me crazy. Can you relate? Ideally, you won’t be getting much of a return. I say this because I … [Read more...]
5 Magic & Money Saving Cleaning Hacks Using Baking Soda & Vinegar
January 1, 2018 by
Usually when we hear of baking soda or vinegar, we think of cooking and the various recipes we can make that contain one or both of those ingredients. But did you know that there are many ways to use these two household items for cleaning frugally? That’s right! There are so many things you can do … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Want a Meal Plan
December 30, 2017 by
If meal planning takes extra work, why would you want a meal plan? I feed my family for pennies on the dollar, and meal planning is one of the major ways that I use to do that. Even with a family of nine, I am still able to feed my family for $250 a month. I have learned so many tricks on … [Read more...]
5 Simple Truths to Smart Money Management
December 29, 2017 by
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. As someone who has lived a money saving lifestyle and now lives debt-free, I have learned a lot about money management. Not all of it has been easy, but the things I’ve learned have brought me to where I am now. Using … [Read more...]
Spent Too Much on Christmas? Here’s Your Free Budget Help
December 27, 2017 by
It can happen to the best of us. With as closely as I’ve watched my pennies over the years, it’s even happened to me! That’s right. We’re talking about overspending today. While overspending can happen at any time of the year, it is certainly a common problem during the Christmas buying spree. … [Read more...]
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup – Perfect For the Crock Pot & Instant Pot
December 18, 2017 by
What is better when the cold weather sets in than a nice bowl of hot soup - and it’s even better when it’s healthy! Packed with protein and fiber, this chicken tortilla soup is perfect made on the stove, in the crock pot, or in your Instant Pot And, did you know that soups are a super healthy and … [Read more...]
How We Gave Up Cable and How You Can, Too
December 11, 2017 by
My husband and I debated about giving up cable long before we ever did. We were so tired of paying for it, And, since we don't watch much television anyway, it was an expense that really wasn't worth it. It got to the point where the stress and time involved in paying attention to the rates all the … [Read more...]
18 Things We Did to Become Completely Debt Free (Before Age 42!)
December 5, 2017 by
Are you drowning in debt? Are you skeptical to believe that it really is possible to become debt free while in your early forties? I will show you exactly how we did it, and you can, too. I will also tell you that we did it with a growing family that now includes eight children. Furthermore, for … [Read more...]
15 More Frugal Tips for Feeding Your Family
November 20, 2017 by
I have a family of 10 to feed and not a huge amount of money coming in. This means I have to make every penny count. How do I do this? All kinds of ways, and I love sharing my frugal tips with you so you can get the most of your money when it comes to feeding your family. Believe me, I understand … [Read more...]
Take Control of Your Holidays (Once & For All)
November 10, 2017 by
The holidays can be an exciting time, but they can also be a stressful time, especially if we come into this bustling time of year behind the eight ball. And, it seems to happen every year, doesn't it? The stress, the strain, and the overwhelm. We can so easily become so stressed out about the … [Read more...]
