My girls have loved fairies for a long time. It started with a healthy love of pirates mingled with Peter Pan and then the blonde little Pixie named Tinkerbell became one of their favorites. Grandma made two adorable fairy costumes so Little Sister … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Save Money
It doesn't matter the day of the week or the month of the year. We are always trying to find ways to save money. We work hard for our money and the last thing we want to do is watch it dawdle away. By being smart with the money that we have we are … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
Visits from the Tooth Fairy are a very special time. For this mom with a sewing machine this momentous occasion couldn't merely be celebrated with the placement of the lost tooth under a pillow. Oh no, we needed a very special Tooth Fairy Pillow! … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Become Financially Stable
Sometimes it may feel like becoming financially stable is impossible. The bills keep coming and the amount of income coming in doesn't add up to the money owed. I have watched my parents struggled with money my whole life and can say I have been on … [Read more...]
Summer Activity for Kids: Super Duper Words
Kids need to hear and practice new words each day. One summer activity for kids is to create a list of Super Duper words to use throughout the summer. Introduce one word and its meaning at the beginning of the day and encourage your child to use the … [Read more...]
Learn How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping and Give to Kids in Need
Back to school is a time of year that I have mixed emotions. I hate sending my girls back to school for the selfish reason that I love spending time with them and I never think that we get through our whole summer bucket list. However, back to … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Shopping Tricks
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...]
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...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 7 and 8, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more