When setting up a budget, it’s easy to list all your major expense categories, like your rent or your student loan payment. The tricky part is keeping track of all those little extra expenses – the ones that most people…
The autumn season brings fall colors and cooler temperatures, and October brings the start of holiday sales. It’s a time when retailers want to move out their remaining summer inventory, as well as discount some new winter items. Here are…
It’s Monday, and there’s a million and one things that you just HAVE to have right now! Kohls is having a sale and Amazon just emailed you about a great deal! Unfortunately, you have bills to pay and necessities to…
Wedding etiquette is constantly changing and it can be confusing when it comes time to purchase a gift. Proper etiquette is to purchase a gift for both the shower and wedding, but that doesn’t mean that they both have to…
It’s that time! School supply lists are out, budgets are tight and I love helping out my fellow Money Saving Mamas. This year, to help lighten the load, I’m giving $50 to FIVE deserving mom’s who follow me. Here’s how to enter to…
As these long summer days slowly fade away, it will soon be back to school! The excitement might be just a bit stronger for you then the kids. The big question is “Are you prepared enough?” Here are 9 ways…
Shopping online a lot lately? Me, too. I won’t call it a new hobby but my ambition to stay within my budget and still be a gift-giver has me hunting for the best deals on trendy new items. As a…
Whether you just had a job change, lost some holiday weight, or just know you are WORTH a new wardrobe, you may need (or want) an updated closet! Shopping around the mall and online can be expensive, with shipping being…
We're nearly four months into 2018! If you made the same resolution I did, you've been on a tight budget, working to pay off debt and increase your savings. Way to go! No mindless shopping, spontaneous purchases or internet incitements! And…
Spring is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you love to have new clothes - but finding the budget to do that can be hard. Here are 5 ways to breathe new life into your wardrobe…