How to Keep Track of Upcoming Expenses (so you don’t surprise your spouse!)
Recently I became aware of our need to track upcoming expenses in a more organized way. In the past couple of years we have ventured into the world of kid’s…
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Free Excel Budget Template
There are many ways to make and track your budget, but my favorite is an Excel budget template. I prefer to do my budgeting, and most other things, digitally. Not…
How to Start Saving Money Now: 16 Easy Ideas
If you’re a regular reader, you know I recently started a personal money make-over. I started using a budget for the first time ever. You can read about and get…
Use a GetUpside Promo Code to Get Cash Back on Gas
You may have heard of the GetUpside app that gives you cash back on gas. If not, you need to know! I started using it this year, and I want…
What is a Budget? What I’ve Learned + A Free Template
What is a budget? Sounds like a pretty self-explanatory question, right? Well, I thought so too. So years ago, I made myself my very own budget on a fancy spreadsheet. If…
10 Easy Ways to Save Money for Christmas All Year (and get free gifts!)
Have you ever known someone who saves money for Christmas all year? I never have, but I want to become that person. I sort of did last year, but not…
Free Baby Stuff! Over $600 Worth of Freebies for New Babies
Hey mamas, who wants some free baby stuff? Some people assume because I am currently expecting baby #3, that I have all of the baby things already. That would probably…
10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries (without coupons)
Lately, I have been really into learning easy ways to save money on groceries. I am not a huge shopper. I rarely buy things for myself, but I also have…
Creative Ways to Save Money on a Beach Wedding
Chris and I got married on November 12, 2011. It was, by far, the best day of my life. I know most mothers say that the best day of their…
25 NON-TOY Gift Ideas for Kids of Every Age
Ya’ll, I just put five trash bags full of toys outside the front door to donate. If you don’t know me well, I don’t ever say “ya’ll” while speaking, but I…