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Hidden Ways to Save Money on Back to School
So, we all now know how to save money on things like clothing and other back to school stuff, but how can you save money on the all of the fees that it takes to actually send your kids back to school? Â You know what I mean, registration fees, lunch fees, school sports fees, etc.
How Much Should You Be Spending on Date Nights?
Okay, let’s get real, when was the last time you and your hubby went out on a REAL date? I’m talking a lipstick-dressed up-high heels wearin’ date. For most of us, it doesn’t happen very often. When we think of a date night it might be a quick dinner at the local Wendy’s, but hey you’re on a date. So how much should you be spending on date nights? For me and my hubby, we like to break it into groups. Couple date nights, routine date nights and unique/new date nights. These categories usually have a similar price point that we try to stay around. We like to spread the more expensive type of dates which are the unique/new date nights throughout the year. That way our date nights are always fresh and different. We usually classify dates this way:
Meal Planning Tips for Everyone!
Anyone else not great at meal planning through the summer? We’re running around, on vacation, attending BBQ’s and everything in between. That also means we’ve been eating out a lot more than I’d like. So with school back in session I thought what better time to get back into meal planning. If you’ve never tried meal planning give it a try, you’ll find less stress come dinner time and more money in your bank account!
How to Save Money on Your Next Date Night
So, you and your honey want to go out for date night, but you are also on a budget.  What to do, what to do. I’ve been there, countless times. Truthfully my husband and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary tomorrow (YAY!!) and we have had many many date nights through those years.  Not all of those date nights cost us money, plenty were had when we were dirt poor, so we know how to make a date night happen. .If you are looking for new ideas on how to save money on your next date night, here you go:
Back to School Time Saving Tips
Public school buses parked in a line with doors open
When school is getting ready to start again, life just gets busy and hectic and it feels like you simply don’t have time for anything.  I have three children, I know the drill. This year though I have a kid going into middle school and one in high school, plus a toddler in tow, I need all the time I can get. Â
Easy, Low-Cost Fall Decor Ideas
The chill in the air, the ever so slightly change in colors, I know that you can feel it coming.  You know what I am talking about, Fall! That’s right, my friends, Fall is coming and it is coming quickly.  Pretty soon we will be seeing pumpkin flavored everything and harvest parties galore. In order to avoid spending an arm and a leg on decor when Fall does arrive, get started now on prepping your decorations.
6 Easy Tips for Keeping Your House Clean
Do you need a little help keeping your house clean?  I know I do. I have three children and let’s face it, it is HARD to keep a house clean with a toddler running around the house and big kids running from activity to activity.
Tips & Tricks to Save the Most Money on Back to School Shopping
If you haven’t started school yet, you probably are getting close. We start school in less than 2 weeks and I’m kinda freaking out. I should be more prepared than I am, but I’m not. If you are in the same boat, no worries. There is still time and plenty of deals available to save money. Here are a few tips and tricks you will want to remember when you shopping both online and in-stores.
No-Bake Energy Balls For School Lunch/After School Snack!
I’m drained! From all the summer fun and heat it’s just taken the energy right out of me! But these delicious energy balls have been my go to for when I just need a boots of energy and something to get me through to the next meal. But believe it or not my peaky eaters love them too! It’s been so nice to give them something healthier that I don’t mind them snacking on! You can switch out ingredients easily and make them your own but here’s the base recipe for you to build off of.
Side Hustle Ideas
Do you need more money? Â Yeah, yeah, I know we could all use some more money. Â The question is though, do you need more money to help you live your best life? Â Did you know that there are countless ways to earn money in addition to your regular day job? Â Like seriously, countless ways to do it.