Shopping at thrift stores is exhilarating when you find the right items. There are some days I go thrift store shopping and leave feeling like I won the lottery and other days aren't as productive. There are a few different types of thrift store … [Read more...]
10 Tips That Will Help You Save Money on School Supplies
The Back to School shopping season is here and that means that parents everywhere are seeing a lot of dollar signs. The costs associated with sending your child to school can add up very quickly. There is no need to bust your budget. It is very … [Read more...]
Responsibility and Chore Chart for Kids with Printable Chore Chart
Parenthood is filled with so many unknowns. As our girls get older one thing that we struggle with is defining responsibilities and creating a chore chart for kids. Everyone grew up differently. Some houses paid for grades while others gave an … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
There is an inevitable truth that we must face as parents.....school is going to start in a few weeks. The east coast kids tend to go back to school about a month earlier than the west coast kids (in my keen observations using Facebook as my guru … [Read more...]
Learn How to Coupon. Start Small.
Each week it is possible to save money on the groceries you normally buy at the grocery store. By clipping a few coupons and using them consistently you will see that a few cents here and there really does add up. You too can start small and watch … [Read more...]
Yummy Dessert: 4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe for Kids
One of the best Memorial Day or 4th of July recipes is Patriotic Fruit Pizza! With yummy strawberries and blueberries atop a giant sugar cookie there really is no way to go wrong with this "craft." Making a 4th of July Fruit Pizza is incredibly … [Read more...]
Patriotic Craft: Red, White, and Blue String Art Stars
There are so many easy patriotic crafts that can be completed with kids. With a scrap of wood, some nails, and a little bit of yard or embroidery thread you can create a patriotic string art project that features red, white, and blue stars. My … [Read more...]
Kids and Finance – Teaching Kids About Money: Setting Goals
Parents…..you know this is reality. You are the store with your toddler or young child and suddenly he or she asks for a food, candy, or toy. At first you are so happy for this interaction that you don’t hesitate to buy the item. And then it … [Read more...]
How to Establish an Emergency Fund
Without a doubt, emergencies are going to occur and they are going to cost money. There are all types of financial emergencies that drain our bank accounts including car accidents, broken bones, sick pets, keys locked in cars, dental crowns, busted … [Read more...]
Festive Patriotic Ice Cream Cones
Patriotic foods are simple to make. You can do so much with red, white, and blue. We made a patriotic fruit pizza several summers ago and it was a huge hit. Our new summer edible craft is patriotic ice cream cones that have beens super fun. This … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 10 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more