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5 Things You Should Always Buy New

 

I don’t know about you, but I love buying used stuff.  I love saving money and I have no qualms about using someone’s used stuff.  If it works, if it is in good shape, I am all about it. Plus, there are so many awesome places and websites that you can buy used stuff!  It’s hard not to shop used. That being said, there are several things that I never buy used.  READ MORE »

5 Things You Must Do in San Francisco (With Savings Tips Too!)

I recently returned from a fun adventure in San Francisco, California and I had to share my must-do list. This time I was NOT traveling with kids. However, most of these activities I would take make kids and do them the next time we are there. San Francisco has so much to offer and I loved every second I was there. READ MORE »

Hope Squad – School Suicide Prevention – How You Can Get Involved and Help!

Hope Squad is something I’ve recently been introduced to and feel needs to be shared with you! So what is Hope Squad and how can you benefit from it and get involved? This is everything I want to talk about so you can help change the community perception of mental health by creating awareness about suicide and the tools available to prevent suicide. READ MORE »

Expenses to Prepare For With Kids

 

Are you thinking about having kids?  Are you afraid that you won’t have the money to raise children?  First of all, I applaud you. Good for you for thinking about these expenses, that is a smart move! READ MORE »

Save Time on Breakfast with These Tips

 

How many kids do you have?  If you said anything more than zero, you probably spend an outrageous amount of time on breakfast each day.  Do you know though that there are some awesome ways to cut down on this time each day? READ MORE »

More Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

 

Did you catch our post the other day on saving money on prescription medication? I am a married and rapidly aging mom of 3, two of which use prescription medication.  I know how expensive medications can be. I am all about finding ways to save money in every other aspect of life, I’m all about finding the best ways that I can to save money on prescription medication. READ MORE »

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (Panera Bread Copycat)

When it’s cold outside all I want to do is eat soup! Seriously, I’m always looking for new soups to eat.  It’s always a fine line to find a soup that not only I love, but my husband and kids love as well. When I made this Panera Bread copycat of their Broccoli Cheese Soup, we all loved it! My kids didn’t even complain of the “green stuff!”  It’s definitely a keeper and one we will do over and over again during the winter months. READ MORE »

5 Ways to Save Money Each Day!

Christmas is coming up and if you haven’t started saving you might be starting to stress about funds. I’m here to say, it’s not to late! Here are some different ways you can save money EACH DAY! Just take the money you would have spent that day and put it psychically into a jar or a different savings account at your financially institution. READ MORE »

3 Tips for Saving Money on Prescriptions

Anyone that regularly takes prescription medication can tell you that it can easily eat up a budget.  In fact, medical bills and prescription costs are often stated as reasons people list when filing bankruptcy or falling behind in their debts.  The cost of prescription medication can add up very, very quickly. READ MORE »

Great Cost-Saving Ways to Spend Time with Your Family

 

If you are anything like me, you would give anything to spend more time with your family. I am not one of those mothers that gets excited when the kids go back to school (no judgment), I genuinely love to spend time with the kids and hang out with them.  I enjoy our conversations and learning more about them each and every day. READ MORE »

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