The power play of couponing is combining sales with coupons. Of course when you really need to buy something there are times when you cannot wait for a sale and would love to have just a coupon. There are many places to find coupons for free. 8 … [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...]
10 Ways to Become Financially Stable
Sometimes it may feel like becoming financially stable is impossible. The bills keep coming and the amount of income coming in doesn't add up to the money owed. I have watched my parents struggled with money my whole life and can say I have been on … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Shopping Tricks
Shopping at thrift stores is exhilarating when you find the right items. There are some days I go thrift store shopping and leave feeling like I won the lottery and other days aren't as productive. There are a few different types of thrift store … [Read more...]
Responsibility and Chore Chart for Kids with Printable Chore Chart
Parenthood is filled with so many unknowns. As our girls get older one thing that we struggle with is defining responsibilities and creating a chore chart for kids. Everyone grew up differently. Some houses paid for grades while others gave an … [Read more...]
How to Create a Budget
Budgets are necessary. Consider this, you would never climb to the top of a mountain without creating a plan and taking the necessary supplies. Likewise, reaching your financial goals requires a plan for spending and saving. Creating a budget isn’t … [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...]
5 Tips for Saving Money on Vacation
Summer is here and now is the perfect time to plan a vacation. By planning early (maybe even earlier than this) you will save all the money you need in order to have the perfect family vacation where you can unwind and relax. Saving for a vacation … [Read more...]
I Am Passionate About Many Things Including Frugality
It is crazy to think that I started this little blog ninr'ish years ago. In that time my couponing focus has changed time and time again. The foods our family eats and the products we wear may have changed over time, but I am still passionate about … [Read more...]
Kids and Finance – Teaching Kids About Money: Setting Goals
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...]
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