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Holiday Budget Prep: 3 Things You Should Do Now
The holidays always seem to creep up out of nowhere, which can leave you feeling stressed and over budget if you don’t prepare ahead. And, even though U.S. consumers are feeling financially strained as a result of the pandemic, people are planning to spend more to make this holiday season even more special. According to…
10 Tips To Manage Your Household Budget
Taking care of a family is hard enough, but managing the finances can seem next to impossible. Not only do you want to give them everything you can, but you also want to do it all without breaking the bank. Here are 10 ways to create and manage a budget that you can stick to…
Back To School On A Budget
Back-To-School season is an expensive time for families. As a mom of six kids, I know this too well. It’s Inventory Time! Go Through Those Closets – purge the stuff you no longer need, but keep an eye out for those little gems that are hand-me-down worthy. They are invaluable – we rely on hand-me-downs from older…
Memorial Day Family Fun on a Budget
Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is this weekend and its time to start having big fun without spending big funds!
Healthy Family Meals for Moms on a Budget
OK, I admit it. I hate being cheap. But let’s face it, these days, we’re all watching our pennies. One of my personal goals for 2013 is to become a more budget-minded shopper: this means groceries as well. It’s no secret that the grocery bill for a family of five can get out of control very quickly. I have a few favorite stores where I like to shop – they’re convenient, I like the layout and they have the products I want. However, the prices aren’t always suited to my budget and every time I go, I find myself over-spending.