Have you heard the mutter of "pumpkin spice" on the internet? It's true, we have reached the time of year for PUMPKINS! Grab that pool noodle from the garage or closet and make a festive pool noodle pumpkin craft this fall. This craft project is … [Read more...]
Paying Off Debt and Reaching Financially Indepence
The only thing scarier than having zero money in the bank is having zero money in the bank and credit cards maxed out to their spending limit. There is a huge sigh of relief when you have lifted your mountain of debt off your shoulders or paid down … [Read more...]
Frugal Summer Fun: Geocaching with Kids
Summer is such a glorious span of three months. No homework and no projects....just fun! If you are Planning for Summer and looking for some Frugal Summer Fun you need to check out geocaching. What is Geocaching Geocaching is a scavenger … [Read more...]
Glitter Pumpkin Tutorial Using a Dollar Tree Pumpkin and Elmer’s Glue
I was shopping at the Dollar Tree the other day and I saw some carvable pumpkins that were $1.00 (of course...it's the Dollar Tree). I knew immediately that I wanted to create a Glitter Pumpkin. It was love at first sight - frugality meets … [Read more...]
Budget Busters – Things We Do Not Spend Money On
When it comes to budgeting there are a ton of ways to save money and there are just some budget busters that you can skip altogether to save big bucks (when added up over the course of a year). Our list of budget busters - things we just don't … [Read more...]
Every Day Lunch Box Notes – Perfect for Every Single Day of the (School) Year
Do you ever sit back and realize that we have only 18 years with our kids? Between the day your child is born, and the time he or she turns 18, you get 940 Saturdays — and 260 of them are gone by her fifth birthday. That fifth birthday is a big … [Read more...]
Printable LEGO Lunch Box Notes using LEGO Jokes
LEGOS are a huge hit in our house. Little Sister is happy turning a pile of LEGOs into a castle, Big Sister loves LEGO Friends, and my husband is very excited that I bought a LEGO Mindstorm set at Goodwill for just $5.00. It's an incomplete set, … [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...]
Smart Money Smart Kids is a Must Read for Parents
Being a parent means you are constantly unsure if what you are doing is wrong or right (as if those words can be clearly defined. I mean – there are definitely some WRONGS to parenting, but some of the rest just feels like it could be wrong (juice … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Pet Food
We all love our pets but we don't love the costs associated with feeding them. Doesn't it seem like a pet can eat as much as a teenager sometimes? Here are 5 tips to save money on pet food. How to Save Money on Pet Food 1) Use … [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