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30 Ways to Save Money (Part 1)

Okay, my friends we are going to go on a journey to discover all of the ways in which we can be saving money!  I don’t know about you, but I am ready to step up my saving game! READ MORE »

5 Must-Visit San Diego Attractions

San Diego is one of my favorite cities to visit. The temperature is amazing all year round and there is so much to do. With beaches, parks, walking trails, and Sea World, you could stay busy for quite some time. Here are 5 Must-Visit Attractions you need to check out next time you are in San Diego. READ MORE »

2018 Back To School Price Points You Need to Know!!

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Okay guys, this is one of the best times of the year to grab your school supplies, craft supplies or office supplies. Since we’re already starting to see CRAZY back to school deals going, I thought it would be good to give you a list of price points you want to look for when shopping. There are SO many “deals” popping up, I wanted to make sure you guys know when it really is a deal and when it’s not so you can save! So check out these prices and keep them in mind (or even print this list out) when shopping Back to School! READ MORE »

Frugal Summertime Yard Tips

How does your yard look this summer?  Could it use some extra love? I know that yard work can be daunting because well, it’s hard work of course.  Also, many people put an excessive amount of money into maintaining their yard. Whether they spend a lot of money on supplies, or they pay a lawn maintenance service, it’s not cheap.  Not to worry though, it is possible to keep up on your yard work throughout the summer for little to no cost. READ MORE »

6 Tips for Saving on Back to School

That’s right my friends, back to school is quickly approaching and I mean quickly.  For some of us, our kids head back to school in August, others it’s early September, either way it’s happening soon! READ MORE »

6 Tips for Saving Money on Your Pets

Pets are expensive.  I know this because I have 2 big dogs and we used to pay what seemed like endless amounts of money for their care each and every month.  I really began to appreciate my pets more when they started to be less expensive and the focus could shift to fun instead of cost. I know what you are thinking, “pets are family.” Yes, that’s true for us to, but I don’t spend endless amounts of money on my human family and the same should be true for the 4 legged kind. READ MORE »

5 Fun Beach Activities for Kids

It’s summer time and the beach is a popular destination. Our kids absolutely LOVE the beach. They love the sand and surfing and swimming. There are so many fun things that you can do with all ages. Here are just a few that you can enjoy that should keep them busy. READ MORE »

Netflix Hacks Maybe You Didn’t Know About!

It’s summer time and for us that means we’re spending a lot more time inside because of the heat. Although we have our limits on how much we watch, it’s always nice to sit down after a long day and find a good show to watch together after the kids have gone down for bed. But did you know there’s a few hidden secrets when it comes to Netflix? Checkout some of them right now! READ MORE »

Reasons You Should Never Buy a New Car

Is your car on its last legs?  Are you thinking about looking for a different car for your family?  I know that all of those exciting new car ads are tempting and I know that you work hard and you deserve to be in a fancy new car, however, slow down and take a breath and think about this for a minute.  Do you really need a new car? Do you really want to spend the money that it is going to cost for a new car? Can your current vehicle be fixed? If not, why aren’t you looking at the used car market? READ MORE »

5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Every Big Purchase

Are you trying to change your financial outlook?  Are you looking to make a difference in your family’s financial health?  It’s a big deal though, making changes like this. We work and work all year long and sometimes it seems like we have not much time left over at the end of the work week with very little money at the end of it.  So how can we reverse it? How can we switch up our financial life so we are always chasing the almighty dollar? Well the simple answer is that we change our habits. We need to make different choices in order to make a true difference.  One of the ways in which we need to change is by changing how we make purchases. READ MORE »

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