Hearing other people talk about money can be so weird to some people, but I am on the other end of the spectrum where I think that hearing others talk about their financial situations gives us a better sense of what is really happening in the world. … [Read more...]

I felt lost in 2012 when it came to setting financial goals.  In 2010 and 2011 my husband and I met monthly to discuss our finances.  Then in 2012 we just stopped, for no real reason other than laziness.  One of our 2013 goals is to reestablish our … [Read more...]

Each Christmas, I find myself shopping more and more online and less and less in the stores.  This year will be the first year that I have bought almost nothing at the store.  With three kids and the deals they have been running online it saves my … [Read more...]

Living frugally encompasses many areas of our lives. Yes, we all want to save money on groceries and toiletries, but living frugally and making our budgets stretch means shopping for household items at a discount as well.  When you know your town you … [Read more...]

As a new blogger it seems like there are a million things to learn. The basic questions start out as Blogger versus Wordpress and then become more complex - like Search Engine Optimization. Somewhere in there you may here "Affiliate Marketing" and … [Read more...]

Finding great prices on meat is incredibly hard.  The news reports are full of rising grocery prices and shrinking product sizes.  Thankfully there is a company out there who knows exactly how much families need reasonable prices on a few of our … [Read more...]

It's true, we are in the home stretch until Christmas.  If you are just starting your shopping or putting the finishing touches on your gift pile, do not forget to earn your cash back. When you shop online retailers often offer a small percentage … [Read more...]