It’s important to consider every little thing that goes into the cost of running a home and with kids in tow the amount paid out can creep up pretty quickly. From home repayments to energy bills you need to check how much you are paying out and consider if there is something … [Read more...]
Cheaper Life Insurance – What’s the Best Time of Life to Buy?
We are excited to feature a sponsored post about making life insurance decisions. Most people don’t have a huge budget for everyday expenses so they can’t afford to pay more for life insurance than is absolutely necessary. So is there a time of life when life insurance is at … [Read more...]
Fixing Your Home Security Without Paying a Heavy Price
Thanks to Sam Peters for making this post possible. When it comes to taking up the task of putting together a security system that will make you safe, most people will say that you shouldn’t spare any expense. The problem with this approach is that there are times when you … [Read more...]
Save Your Way Out of Debt
Thanks to Sam Peters for making this post possible. Everyone faces stacks of bills each month and tries to find a way to pay them off. Once children enter the picture, that stack only gets bigger. There are food and clothes to provide, primary education to pay for, and basic … [Read more...]
3 ways to save money on your vegetable garden
Growing all your own vegetables can pay off in a big way- health and money wise! You’ll most definitely save money on the items you buy the most, and making fewer trips to the grocery store will cut your gas bill down. Plus, if you grow at home you know what chemicals (if any) … [Read more...]
5 ways to save money this summer while still enjoying yourself
If you're on a limited budget, you may think you can't afford a summer vacation. That's not true, though, and you can have a great time while saving some money if you plan your trips and vacations just right. Here are five ways to save money while still enjoying your … [Read more...]
What Type Of Renter’s Insurance Is Worth Your While?
We are all most conscious of protecting the big things in our lives--our vehicles, buildings, and our lives themselves. Health falls in there too. But we can lose track of just how much we have invested in our other belongings, and if we're renting a home, we may forget that … [Read more...]
Making the Most of Your Tax Refund
Thanks to Coupons.com for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's tax season. Sometimes, I think that this the time of year that I love my little tax deductions...ummm, kids...the most. If you haven't finished your taxes yet, make sure to look … [Read more...]
“Scoop”ing up Last Minute Valentine’s Savings
Thanks to ScoopNYC for making this post possible. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We've all been there. You need to go out shopping for that special Valentine's Day present, but there never seems to be enough time. You tell yourself that tomorrow's the day, but … [Read more...]
Budgeting for Car Insurance
Is car insurance part of your budget? Our insurance company breaks our insurance plan into two bills a year. We break our payments into two payments each to help our budget. As a reminder a car insurance payment is part of your Present slice of the Budget Pie! Here in Virginia … [Read more...]
How Better Household Budgeting Can Help Local Charities
Every household is responsible for managing its own budget. Regardless of whether you are wealthy, impoverished, or somewhere in between, every family has to live within its means. More effectively structured and managed domestic finances are an important goal, and one that can … [Read more...]
Major Money Mistakes Married Couples Must Avoid
Alright, prepare yourself for a quick cliché. Communication is key for married couples. It is an age old adage but it’s a good one and it also happens to apply to finances pretty accurately. When you are married you become a team in pretty much every facet of life, especially … [Read more...]
Summer Travel Tips with #MomsTravelBest
Summer vacation has officially begun in our house. Sophie and Matthew have been finished with preschool for a couple of weeks already, but Grace just finished up on Friday. They are already chomping at the bit to head out on adventures. If it were up to them, we … [Read more...]
GIANT Meal Planner #cbias
During our weekly meal planning, as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, we used the GIANT meal planner to help inspire us and prepare our shopping list for a trip to our local MARTIN'S Food Store. If you are a regular reader of our blog, you know that we are big … [Read more...]
Use the Whole Bottle with Clorox SMART TUBE TECHNOLOGY!
We are excited to provide a sponsored review of Clorox SMART TUBE TECHNOLOGY! Do you try to get the cleaner out of the whole bottle because you are budget smart like that? Yeah, it is OK ... admit it. I do the same thing. I hate seeing extra cleaner at the bottom of the bottle … [Read more...]