Did you plan out your summer adventures yet? Will you have the same theme for each day all month/summer long or will you have a two week rotation on activities? Will you let the kids pick each morning? Maybe a random draw after breakfast? Which … [Read more...]
How to Have a Great Yard Sale
The spring and summer months are a perfect time to have a yard sale. Great weekend weather makes it easy to sit outside and earn a few dollars. We have had several yard sales over the years and it is always so rewarding when the day is over and there … [Read more...]
Planning for summer . . . low stress, frugal fun, busy kids! Part 2
If you have failed to plan, you've planned to fail, right? Planning for summer, those long summer days, ahead of time is sure to make for a successful summer, both in they eyes of your kids and in the budget! In the first part of this series I told … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Getting Great Family Travel Deals
Whether you live close to family or far from family...chances are you are going to vacation this year. Either to see family or to go somewhere to relax. It is important to our family to set a budget for our vacations and to not overspend. Here are … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Utilities
Saving money in every aspect of our lives is important. We can use coupons for grocery and drug store purchases, go on frugal dates, or complete free activities to make our budgets stretch. One area where coupons are not available is utilities. We … [Read more...]
13 Ways to be Green
Earth Day is a great reminder of all the ways we can be green. Our Earth has to last through us, our children, our children's children, and so forth. By doing our part to recycle, reduce, and reuse now we are making the world a better place for … [Read more...]
Free National Park Admission for 4th Graders with #EveryKidInAPark
Fourth graders across America have a new reason to celebrate. With the “Every Kid in a Park” pass children in 4th grade (and their families) will receive free admission to all of America's federal lands and waters for FREE. For a full year. This … [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...]
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...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Investments With Kids
Teaching our children about money is complex. There is money itself, saving, spending....and even investing. As adults there are many of us who are not experts or even comfortable with money investments. That gets passed down to children never … [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