Baking with children is exciting. Sure, there may be a big mess to clean up afterwards, but the fun that was had and the memories that were made are all worth it. Cookies for kids are fun to make with kids...or to make as a fun surprise for them … [Read more...]
Phone Apps That Will Save You Money
Let's face it - grocery shopping totals can make us want to cry. If you want to save money without clipping coupons OR if you want to save money is addition to clipping coupons then you need to be using your smart phone. Phone apps that save you … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Making Raisins Dance
The California Raisins aren't the only dancing raisins. Making raisins dance is a super simply science project that you can complete with your kids. Truth is, you may not need to help with this one at all! Grab a can of Sprite or 7Up (or any clear … [Read more...]
Being Intentional with Finances
Money. We all have different relationships with money. Some of us loathe money because there isn’t enough to stretch between the bills and necessities. Others of us have a good relationship with money because it buys our Android phones, iPads, … [Read more...]
Printable Savings Chart for Kids: Help Kids Set and Reach Financial Goals
Lately we have been talking about kids and finances. There was this whole post on Teaching Kids About Money: Setting Goals and this post about Teaching Kids About Money with Two Piggy Banks. We have discussed the very basics of kids and money. At … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Groceries Without Cutting Coupons
For many people cutting coupons is not an option. That's totally OK - there are still ways to save at the grocery store without cutting a single coupon. The savings will not be as big or as impressive as if you clipped and used coupons, but don't … [Read more...]
The Kissing Hand Back to School Craft #Back2School
Sending your child to school is bittersweet. They are growing into beautiful people and constantly changing while at the same time they are no longer your little baby. Sending preschoolers and kindergarteners off for their big day is even more … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money with Two Piggy Banks
Teaching kids to save money is important and difficult. From a young age they are exposed to marketing messages telling them to make wish lists, buy toys and products filled with sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and to spend money. There are very … [Read more...]
Kids and Finances – Teaching Kids About Money: Opening a Child’s Savings Account
Have you ever wondered "When is the right time for my child to have a bank account?" Your child may have outgrown the piggy bank (or the Two Piggy Bank system we talked about earlier). Most experts agree that somewhere between the age of 7 and … [Read more...]
Why You Need an Amazon Prime Account: Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial
Amazon Prime is incredibly awesome. But let's face it, the $99 per year price tag makes you think twice about purchasing this membership. Stretching out the math, this breaks down to $8.25 a month. Doesn't that sound much better? Amazon Prime is … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more