As this New Year approaches, it’s time to get out that handy dandy budget. Man, budgeting isn’t always fun because you have all of those lovely numbers to deal with. If you need some help improving your budget this year, here are some great tips to keep in mind. Increase your income- Most budgeting issues occur when there is not enough money to cover all of the budgeting needs. You can fix this by finding a way to increase your income. If there is a will, there is a way! Lessen the … [Read more...]

Do your utility bills often cost more than you expect? The good news is there are many ways that savvy homeowners can reduce their bills. Here are five clever ways you can lower your utility bills and reduce your household expenses. Lower the Thermostat on Your Water Heater Water heaters are generally set to 140 degrees, but you can save money by lowering the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees. It will still be warm enough to take a hot shower and to discourage bacterial growth … [Read more...]

The New Year is quickly approaching, isn’t it? It’s as if the New Year just happened. One of the biggest things people want to change in the New Year is how they spend their money. Check out these 10 New Year Resolutions that save money. 10 New Year Resolutions That Save Money Making a List for Groceries- Before you head into that grocery store for groceries, make a list of what you need. If you go in there without a list, you’re bound to spend money that goes beyond your … [Read more...]

Having people over to my house is one of my most favorite thing. I LOVE to feed a large crowd and there is no doubt about that. However, one downside to feeding a lot of people is the cost associated with it. Check out these food for a crowd on a budget tips. Food For A Crowd On A Budget Buy Meat in Bulk A lifesaver for feeding a large crowd is to buy your meat in bulk. Hamburger, hotdogs, and chicken can all be purchased in large quantities. I love buying meat like … [Read more...]

Looking for ways to save money?  Check out the 16 tips below that will help you save money and keep your finances within your budget.  Apply anything that fits your family and lifestyle.  16 Ways To Save Like Super Mom Utilize free days to organize a family day out of home. You can benefit from visiting the National Gallery or the National Museum of Decorative Arts and History to make the most out of a day off. For other hot spots to consider, visit … [Read more...]

This post was sponsored by Sam’s Club, however, the text and opinions are all my own. When you have a newborn on the way, there’s no way around a preparing a diaper bag. Most new moms have no idea what to put in a diaper bag because it can be so overwhelming. Where does a mom get all of these items to put in their diaper bag? Sam’s Club® of course! It’s the perfect place to buy everything you need for the diaper bag. Here are somethings I’ve found at Sam’s Club that make … [Read more...]

Children need to learn how to save at an early age. It might seem like teaching then this process will take forever, but it is possible. Take a look at these 10 ways to encourage your child to save money. 8 Ways to Encourage Kids to Save Money #1. Visual Find a video that your child will watch and show them this way. Some children will never "get it" until you find a way to reach them. There are some incredible videos out there. For starters, see what YouTube has to offer. #2. … [Read more...]

This is a Fashionista Event and a promotional item was provided to me by Coupons. com. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic.  Don't Let The Dress Blow Your Wedding Budget Getting married isn't cheap and I quickly found that out when it was time to get tie the knot with my husband. If you watch television these days, you see women spending thousands of dollars on their wedding dresses. When I was getting married, I wanted to keep … [Read more...]

Are you tired of spending a ton of money on cleaning supplies and stain remover? Vinegar is one of those items you can buy and keep on your pantry shelf for a long time. It's also great because it's affordable and can be used for multiple purposes.  10 Little Known Uses For Vinegar #1. Clean off Your Blinds Yes, you can use vinegar to remove yuckiness from your blinds. You can even use this technique if you need to use an old blind, but clean it first.  #2. Bad … [Read more...]