We all know which day Christmas falls....kids as young as elementary school know that Christmas is on December 25th. Hanukkah dates typically fall within the month of December as well. Since those dates happen at/around the same time every year … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Fees to Stop Paying Right Now
Fees are the root of all evil. Ok, so that may not be the case, but it sure feels that way when you keep getting dinged for this fee and that fee. You just want the insanity to stop! Stop Paying These Unnecessary Fees Paper Statement Fees … [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...]
Why You Need an Amazon Prime Account: Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial
Amazon Prime is incredibly awesome. But let's face it, the $99 per year price tag makes you think twice about purchasing this membership. Stretching out the math, this breaks down to $8.25 a month. Doesn't that sound much better? Amazon Prime is … [Read more...]