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...]
Phone Apps That Will Save You Money
Let's face it - grocery shopping totals can make us want to cry. If you want to save money without clipping coupons OR if you want to save money is addition to clipping coupons then you need to be using your smart phone. Phone apps that save you … [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...]
Teaching Kids About Money with Two Piggy Banks
Teaching kids to save money is important and difficult. From a young age they are exposed to marketing messages telling them to make wish lists, buy toys and products filled with sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and to spend money. There are very … [Read more...]
Kids and Finances – Teaching Kids About Money: Opening a Child’s Savings Account
Have you ever wondered "When is the right time for my child to have a bank account?" Your child may have outgrown the piggy bank (or the Two Piggy Bank system we talked about earlier). Most experts agree that somewhere between the age of 7 and … [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