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...]
Things You Don’t Need Money For: A List of Things You Can do for Free
Money is not a necessity. There are many things we can do that we do not need money for. Below you will find a list of things you can do for free (listed alphabetically) Alphabetize Alphabetize the books on your shelf. Back yard … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Save Money this Christmas Season
The holidays do not have to be a time of financial worry. There are many ways to have a frugal holiday season that will leave money in your wallet! Here are my top 10 ways to save money this Christmas season. 1) Make a List: And stick to … [Read more...]
A Simple Christmas: Want, Need,Wear, Read
The time for gift giving and receiving is here. For some families the day is extravagant while other families have a very low key simple Christmas. Our family has run the range of holidays. When I was a child our family was sponsored by the … [Read more...]
Tips for a Frugal Life – Habits of Frugal People
I have lived a frugal life since I was a little girl (since I was born, really). I grew up poor which taught me the true value of money. When you grow up without much even a quarter means something magnificent in terms or rewards. When I was little … [Read more...]
Paying Off Debt and Reaching Financially Indepence
The only thing scarier than having zero money in the bank is having zero money in the bank and credit cards maxed out to their spending limit. There is a huge sigh of relief when you have lifted your mountain of debt off your shoulders or paid down … [Read more...]
Ways to Waste Less Food
There is nothing more frustrating than throwing good food away. Doesn’t it seem like bananas start turning brown and peaches develop a handful of bruises on the drive home from the grocery store? It’s enough to make you want to throw a toddler … [Read more...]
Budget Busters – Things We Do Not Spend Money On
When it comes to budgeting there are a ton of ways to save money and there are just some budget busters that you can skip altogether to save big bucks (when added up over the course of a year). Our list of budget busters - things we just don't … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Why We Give Our Kids a Responsibility and Chore Chart and Pay for Chores
Being a parent is tough. It starts with sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and around the clock feedings. Slowly those parenting requirements morph into money, responsibility, and independence. How is it that the little baby that fit so comfortably … [Read more...]
Smart Money Smart Kids is a Must Read for Parents
Being a parent means you are constantly unsure if what you are doing is wrong or right (as if those words can be clearly defined. I mean – there are definitely some WRONGS to parenting, but some of the rest just feels like it could be wrong (juice … [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