I have maintained a money-saving lifestyle for more than 20 years. At times it has been because I have had to due to income levels. At other times it has been because my husband and I have been focused on either a long-term or a short-term financial goal. For instance, our long-term goal was to … [Read more...]
The Holiday Gift Guide of Books That Every Mom Must Have
November 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
It's here...my holiday gift guide of must have books for moms who are looking to be more intentional in their roles as a mom. One of the reasons I think most moms love to read is that it gives of the opportunity to dream about a different and better version of our life. I think we as moms are all on … [Read more...]
Are the Black Friday Deals Really Worth It?
November 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Black Friday. As someone who lives frugally, these are two words that I have paid attention to for years. Black Friday is almost always thought of as the day to do your Christmas shopping, but is it? Is Black Friday really worth all the hype? My 20 years of frugal shopping experience would … [Read more...]
Are You Throwing Your Money Away? The Secret to Having More Money
November 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
No one really would throw their money away on purpose, however, it can totally happen if you are unaware of some of the ways that your money is slipping through your fingers. Generally, the things I'm going to share with you here are not huge expenses as they stand alone. However, if you add all of … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Holiday Planner With Printable Holiday Planner
October 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It is so crazy that the holidays are right around the corner! I don’t know about you, but there are a few things that I do to set myself up for less stress during the holidays each year. There are so many things to do during the holidays from all the places we have to be, to all the gifts we have to … [Read more...]
Tailgate Foods Made Easy!
September 6, 2018 by 70 Comments
*This is a sponsored post written by me for Save-A-Lot. All opinions are my own. Making awesome food when it comes time to cheer on your favorite team doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. In fact, when it comes to hosting a tailgating party, there are some things you can do to make the … [Read more...]
Simple Step By Step Holiday Spending Guide Perfect For Your Budget
August 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust. All opinions are my own. Start thinking about the holidays now? Yes, absolutely! Maybe you’re like me and have experienced the most amazing holidays, only to greet January buried in all the bills that came along with the holiday spending. The good … [Read more...]
The Christmas in July Sale You’ve Been Waiting For!
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s July 25. If you don’t know what that means in The Intentional Mom Community, it means it’s the best day of the year. Ever hear of Christmas in July? I bet you have! Around here, this is the day you all wait the entire year for…well actually it’s 3 days. July 25, 26 and 27 only, we are … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways To Start Saving For a Debt-Free Christmas in July
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Start thinking about Christmas in July? Yes! This is absolutely something you want to do to avoid going into debt during the holidays. After all, who wants to start the new year with a bunch of added debt? Not me, and you shouldn't either. Looking for some more money saving tips? … [Read more...]
Christmas in July = Amazon Prime Day!
July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
(this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you) YIPPEEEEEE!!!!! While I don't post deals anymore, Amazon Prime Day is a day that I have to tell you about as a lover of all things frugal. For starters, Kindles for Kids---save … [Read more...]
How to Love Your Planner Even If It Scares You
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s here! This is my favorite day of the year. It’s kind of like Christmas for me. It’s the day my favorite planner goes on sale, and this year it’s even cheaper than it has been in years past. And, while it’s true that I love my planner, I’m going to tell you how you can love your planner, and … [Read more...]
15 Secrets Debt Free People Know That You Probably Don’t
May 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Living debt free is a lifestyle, and as someone who is living debt free, I can say that it is a lifetime of making the same conscious choices day in and day out. Even when it’s hard. Debt free living takes commitment and strength, determination, and focus, but anyone can do it. Yes, even … [Read more...]
Simple & Creative Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do For Little or No Money!
February 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
*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 Leave a Comment
*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...]
Smart Ways to Maximize Your Tax Refund
January 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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...]
