It's the week after Christmas, and that can be not such a great time from a financial standpoint. This week means that it's time to reflect on all the memories you made with family and friends this past week. But what so often happens is the bills start coming in. Or, at least we know they'll be … [Read more...]
Simple Day After Christmas Ideas to Help You Catch Your Breath
December 26, 2018 by
It's the day after Christmas. Generally, this day is a flood of emotions that can vary from one person to the next, however, I think there is one word that most likely describes all of us: exhausted! Maybe your home is like mine - with all the extra food, all the packaging from the gifts, the used … [Read more...]
15 Simple Money Saving Tips You Don’t Know
December 4, 2018 by
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
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
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
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
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
*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
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
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
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
(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
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
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
*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...]
