Money and marriage. Why are they so hard to mix?? Did you know money is the second leading cause why once happily married couples wind up sitting across from each other in divorce court? Whether you feel like you’re on your way or you are just trying to be preventative (high hive!) here are eight tips about marriage and money… Read More
Frugal Living Tips: Budgeting + Saving Hacks Every Family Should Know
There are a few incredible people out there that are born with a knack for frugal living. The rest of us have to learn tips and tricks the hard way or from Pinterest. 🙂 The Best frugal living tip ever given to me: Put your blinders on Being married does not suddenly qualify you for a massive house, super fancy… Read More
How To Budget For Groceries
Oh boy… how to budget for groceries. Where to even start? It’s a necessary evil so you might as well conquer it like the mom boss you are! Let’s do this! How much money to budget for groceries I don’t like fluff, so let’s just get right to it. Your goal should be to budget $100 dollars per person in… Read More
How to Budget for Travel: Best Tips + Practices For Saving Money Fast
So you’re trying to save money for travel eh? WHERE ARE YOU GOING??? I may need to add it to my list. My parents just got back from Australia and to say I’ve been bitten by the travel bug would be an understatement. I’ve been DEVOURED!! Budgeting for travel should be easy The number one reason people say they don’t… Read More
Teenage Budgeting: Financial Tips to Help Your Teenager Be A Better Spender & Saver
Are you looking for ways to help your teenager start budgeting? (Or maybe you are a teenager looking for budgeting tips? High five!) You’re one step ahead and are making a fabulous choice! First & Foremost, Stop the Debt Cycle There are two things that your children learn directly from you without you even lifting a finger. The first is… Read More
How we Saved 14K in 12 Months on 50K Salary
I thought we didn’t have enough money because we just graduated college. We didn’t have enough money because the hub’s job wasn’t “big” enough yet. We didn’t have enough money because I didn’t have any work experience after five years of college volleyball and I had to start at the bottom.
Life-Saving Christmas Budgeting Hack
I’m the type of person that loves playing Christmas music the day after Halloween. Yes, i’m one of those. I’m also the type of person that dislikes Christmas shopping, especially last minute Christmas shopping (aka ” Christmas Budget Busting Shopping…”). Too often the heart wrench of spending so much money clouds my holiday cheer.