6 Tips for Buying Your Dream Home
So you find yourself taking a shortcut from the store and suddenly there it is, your dream home for sale! Your mind starts racing and now you are in buying mode! Here are some tips to help you prepare to…
Bulk Online Shopping – Should you be doing it?
A few years ago, I touched on this topic, but it’s time for an update and upgrade in information. While I love to shop and hunt for deals, the truth is that I’d rather sit on my comfy couch, getting…
6 Tips for Time Management
Hey! You there—Mom holding your Cup of Joe in one hand, an arm full of groceries, and a planner overflowing with dates and post-it notes. Constantly feeling as if you don’t have enough time in the day? You’re not alone.…
Tackling Your Electricity Bill
I bet you just submitted your online payment to your electricity bill, and something tells me that it is the highest it’s been all year long. It’s predictable bill behavior down here in Texas: sky-high summertime electricity bills followed by…
Updating Your Fall Wardrobe – On a Budget
I don’t know about you, but I am ready for fall. Cooler weather, pumpkin spiced lattes and of course, my favorite: boots and sweaters and scarves, OH MY! As ladies, we would all love to go splurge on a new wardrobe every time the seasons change, that’s not exactly ideal for our budgets. Pick your priority when it comes to fashion, and follow these guidelines.
Back to School for Y-O-U
I can't believe we're already halfway through August! The first day of school will be here before you know. While it’s not time to bust out the cameras for the back to school pictures just yet; it is time to start…
Savings Tip #1: Eat at Home
It’s a Wednesday night and it’s already been a long week at work. The kids are about to head back to school and you’re trying to get everyone back into a daily routine. You still have to take your daughter…
Conserving Energy
With all the heavy rainfall we've received recently, I noticed something peculiar. I realized my water and utility bills have been lower than usual. (Yay!) Here are a few reasons why:I'm not watering my lawn nearly as frequentlyI haven't washed my…
Things to Buy in June
June has the more daylight hours than any other month; that's great news for all you bargain shoppers out there. It's time to get the best deals around! First, to take care of the man who first took care of…
Gifts for Grads
If you're like me, then you have at least one special graduate to celebrate this year. And let me guess: you really want to do something worth-while to honor them. This year, I have two family members graduating: one from…