The Back to School shopping season is here and that means that parents everywhere are seeing a lot of dollar signs. The costs associated with sending your child to school can add up very quickly. There is no need to bust your budget. It is very … [Read more...]
Tips for Traveling with Family
Traveling can be hard on everyone....or it can be a dream come true. Here are some tips for traveling with family that will help you plan a stress free and enjoyable vacation. Tips for Traveling with Family Decide What Is Best For Your … [Read more...]
Planning for summer . . . low stress, frugal fun, busy kids! Part 3
Did you plan out your summer adventures yet? Will you have the same theme for each day all month/summer long or will you have a two week rotation on activities? Will you let the kids pick each morning? Maybe a random draw after breakfast? Which … [Read more...]
How to Have a Great Yard Sale
The spring and summer months are a perfect time to have a yard sale. Great weekend weather makes it easy to sit outside and earn a few dollars. We have had several yard sales over the years and it is always so rewarding when the day is over and there … [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...]
Amazon Trade In: Make Money on your Old Books, DVD’s, and Video Games
Have you heard about the Amazon Trade In program? This is a super easy way to make a little extra money. I like to try things out myself to make sure there are no kinks before I spread the word about legitimate ways to earn a little extra money. Our … [Read more...]
52 Week Money Saving Challenge: Save $1378 with Bi-Weekly Deposits
Saving money throughout the year and having a nice savings account at the end of the year is very appealing. Using the 52 week Money Saving Challenge with bi-weekly deposits you will be able to save $1,378 by the end of the year! I worked these … [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...]
Save Money on Meat with Zaycon Foods
If you have every wondered how to save money on meat, the answer is simple. Buy your meat from Zaycon Foods. Zaycon Foods is currently taking orders for fresh chicken, sausage, bacon, shrimp, ground beef, chuck roast, shrimp, and … [Read more...]
Money Saving App: Get a Free $5 Bonus from Checkout 51
Money saving phone apps are a great way to save money on things we are buying. Checkout 51 is a fantastic app that will allow us to save on our grocery purchases. All you need to do is purchase the products that match the offers in the app, upload … [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