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6 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 14th and it’s time to get those Mother’s Day gifts in order. Every year I have to think of what I can get for my mom that would be sentimental, yet in our budget. Here are a few ideas that won’t break the bank and hopefully bring a smile on your moms face.
Teacher Appreciation Gifts That Are Under $5.00!
Did you realize Teacher Appreciation Week is next week! I think our teachers do so much for our kids and we’ve been really blessed to have amazing teachers who have put forth a lot of time. So I love being able to celebrate them at least once during the school year but we don’t have a lot to spend on gifts. If you’re like us but would still like to do something fun for them checkout this list of cheap and easy teacher appreciation gift ideas!
Benefits of Amazon Prime
You might think that Amazon Prime is a waste of money and I don’t blame you. $100 is a lot of money to spend for the “benefit” of free shipping, but you know what? It is a great deal for many more reasons than just the free shipping (but that is pretty nice too).
When to Talk to Kids About Money
Are you wanting to teach your children about money? Do you feel lost when it comes to knowing the right time to do it? The beauty of this is that there are many many “right time” moments and if you jump on the chance to teach them as often as possible, your kids will have a better shot at knowing what to do about money as they get older.
Easy tips For Quickly Boosting Your Credit Score
Are you looking to finance a car or dreaming of buying a house? Could you benefit from a boost to your credit score? If you aren’t sure where to start, here are some tips for easily boosting your credit score quickly. No, these tips aren’t a fix all and the best that you can do is be responsible with your credit over the long haul, but there are things that you can do to make credit work for you a little bit better.
Direct Sales Do’s and Don’ts
Are you thinking about jumping into the Direct Sales world? Yes, some people see them as scams and yes, some of them are, but most are decent companies and some people are able to make a lot of extra (or sole) income! I have several friends that are making 5 figures per month with a hot current direct sales company and I have even more friends that are making really good side hustle incomes ($500-$1500) with other companies.
Cut Back on Technology with These 5 Tips
We are surrounded by technology in our every day lives. Do you notice how many times you are looking at a screen or checking your phone? If your’e like me, it’s a lot. It can start affecting your attitude and even your happiness when checking in on social media so often or staring at a screen. I’ve found it so refreshing to step away and cut back on technology just a little bit. It feels freeing and makes my life so much better.
Alternatives to Preschool – Get Your Preschooler Kindergarten Ready!
Have you been thinking about getting your preschooler signed up for next year? Maybe you’ve started to look into it like I have and realized it can get pretty pricey. I want you to know that there are alternatives to preschool. Preschool is not for everyone and you don’t have to send your child to preschool in order for them to be successful in Kindergarten. Here are some different options for preschool to consider:
Pantry Staples that Will Cut Your Food Bill Down
Most of us are looking for ways to cut down on our food budgets. Have you been successful in reducing your food costs? One way that you can cut back on your food costs is to keep some basic staples in your pantry that will help you cut down on your meal costs overall.
How to Save Money on Birthday Parties
This last weekend I threw a birthday party for my daughter. She turned 13 and I was very nervous for her party because I know several parents of similar aged kids and they spent hundreds of dollars celebrating their kids’ birthdays. That being said, she was turning into a teenager and I wanted to make sure she celebrated as she wanted to.