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...]
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...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Pet Food
We all love our pets but we don't love the costs associated with feeding them. Doesn't it seem like a pet can eat as much as a teenager sometimes? Here are 5 tips to save money on pet food. How to Save Money on Pet Food 1) Use … [Read more...]
Save Even More Shopping Online: Ebates
Doesn't it seem like great deals are always popping up all over the internet? It's almost like we don't need to shop at brick and mortar stores....but not quite. Make sure you are getting the most out of your online purchases by getting cash back. … [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...]
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