YES!! Summer is over. I love summer, I really do — including the heat and all the ice cream and beach days that go along with it — but nine weeks of ever-changing schedules is getting to me, and...
Thrift shopping is here to stay, and as long as there is stuff to buy, there will be tons of stuff to give away — and for a good reason. One reason is that people are falling in love...
I never fully understood the old parenting adage, "The days are long, but the years are short." At least, not until now. I swear it was just yesterday: I was 38 weeks pregnant with my first, sitting in the...
It’s time to check in… how many of you have been having your monthly “date night” to discuss your finances? If you have, that’s great! If you haven’t, this is a great time to start. New year, new beginnings,...
It's a new year, and so across the world, people are making New Year's resolutions. While people typically vow to do something like lose more weight or pick up a new hobby, what if this year, you want to...
Motherhood is all about change. Just when we think we have it all figured out, our kids (and life) throws us something new. We accept the challenge, we look at the bright side, we love, and we keep on...
I've been a bargain shopper all my life. I get buyer’s remorse when I buy anything over $10. It’s true. I will let it sit on the dresser for days before I decide to commit to the purchase. I’d...
Who doesn't love to save a dollar (or $800) on a super cute house bed? I know that I can't be the only mom who finds pictures of decorative items that are way overpriced and has this Pinterest dream...
If you’re like me, you love to wear trendy styles without sacrificing your budget. People in the fashion industry would call this fast fashion. But have you ever considered who actually is making our clothes and what it costs...
They say that small businesses are the backbone of America. A whopping 99 percent of businesses in America are considered "small" with less than 500 employees. And how many of those are owned by women? Approximately 36 percent. Not...
A vehicle is likely to be one of the largest purchases you will make in your life. By taking the time to properly plan and prepare for buying a car, you can save yourself hundreds or thousands of dollars....
In six months, my son will be headed off to college just one year after my daughter started her freshman year. As my husband and I have navigated college applications, school choices, and the seemingly never-ending expenses that come...