It doesn't matter the day of the week or the month of the year. We are always trying to find ways to save money. We work hard for our money and the last thing we want to do is watch it dawdle away. By being smart with the money that we have we are … [Read more...]
Responsible Kids: The Importance of Cleaning Up After Oneself
The seasons are changing. Our daughters are growing up. In our house, an increase in age means an increase in responsibility. We pay our daughters an allowance and expect them to do chores around the house with nothing other than a thank you (or a … [Read more...]
Frugal Lunch Idea: Homemade Pizza Lunchable
The price of school lunches can get crazy expensive throughout the school year. And don't get me started on what they feed kids at school - it is not always the greatest food and sometimes food groups are completely missing from the plates (I have … [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...]
How to Establish an Emergency Fund
Without a doubt, emergencies are going to occur and they are going to cost money. There are all types of financial emergencies that drain our bank accounts including car accidents, broken bones, sick pets, keys locked in cars, dental crowns, busted … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Get Coupons for Free
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...]
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...]
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...]
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