We all want our children to grow up being able to take care of themselves. Important skills to teach kids in addition to independence include empathy, caring, respect, and generosity. Teaching kids to think about others and to give to those who are … [Read more...]
Gardening: Frugal Fun!
Do you have a small edible garden? Maybe a large one? Maybe just a pot or two? Gardening is a frugal way to grow your own foods and one of the Ways I Save. In the past we have shared about square foot gardening and how much the girls … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Avoid Eating Out
When we create a budget it is smart to include a budget category for “eating out” or “restaurants” since it seems like we are on the go often and eating out is sometimes inevitable. When it comes time to tighten our budgetary belts one of the … [Read more...]
Saving for the Holidays: The Christmas Club Account
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...]
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...]
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