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...]
Simple Step By Step Holiday Spending Guide Perfect For Your Budget
August 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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...]
5 Simple Truths to Smart Money Management
December 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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...]
18 Things We Did to Become Completely Debt Free (Before Age 42!)
December 5, 2017 by 12 Comments
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 12 Comments
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 Leave a Comment
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...]
8 Must Know Tips For Creating a Budget That Works!
November 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Creating a budget is a necessary part of maintaining a frugal lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. However, a budget does need to be accurate. Without an accurate budget, your budget simple won't work. Before you get scared off by the word "budget," it is important to just think of a … [Read more...]
