For my birthday, I was gifted with a Fitbit from my parents. It's one of the tiny Fitbit Zips, which fits in my pocket or clips on my waistband. I love that no one knows (until now) that I'm wearing it. It's interesting that a tiny device can really help me get walking! My Fitbit has been amazingly helpful in getting me motivated to exercise. I also love that I can earn money with Fitbit! Having my steps tracked on a Fitbit motivates me to take the kids on a walk first thing in the morning. I park farther from store entrances and make multiple trips up and down stairs just for more steps. … Read More...
When You’re Frustrated & Want to Do More Financially
We've all been there. Maybe you're there right now! I freely admit that I feel this way on a regular basis. You feel like you're making good financial progress and then suddenly you are sidelined with a setback. Or you're working on hustling to pay down your loans, and then you hear of someone who's making faster progress and you're discouraged. When you're frustrated and want to do more financially, it is a hard place to be. It doesn't help to play the comparison game. We all have different financial circumstances. So much depends upon where we live, the size of our family, the amount of … Read More...
Make Money at Home as a Mom of Little Ones
I love being a stay-at-home Mom but as many of you can relate, our budget is very tight. It's one of the reasons I am always looking for ways to supplement our family income. Being a mom is my full-time job but I am thankful to have found several ways to earn money from home - even with my little ones. There is no one size fits all when it comes to being a money making mom but I believe that moms can make income from home. There are lots of different opportunities, based on your talents and passions, as well as the age of your children. I've dabbled in lots of different things … Read More...
The Best Coupon App to Use
I'm making a bold and honest claim today. We all want to save money on our groceries so I'm want to tell you about the best coupon app to use. This one coupon app will save you the most money in the shortest amount of time. Are you ready? This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy. I've shared in the past about coupon apps that you can use without a smart phone. Since I moved into the world of smart phone users, I reevaluated a lot of coupon apps. I discovered that all of them can earn you something but there was one coupon app that was consistently … Read More...
How to Make Money Every Time You Shop Online
In this day and age, online shopping has become a way of life for many of us. I greatly appreciate the convenience of online shopping. What busy mom doesn't? I also love saving - and making money - as I shop online! Using a cash back program allows you to make money every time you shop online. Do you use a cash back program? Maybe you signed up in the past but have never really used it. Maybe you don't understand exactly how cash back programs work. Maybe you didn't know these programs existed! This post will explain exactly how cash back programs work so you can begin making money online … Read More...
9 Lessons I’ve Learned as I Become a Money Making Mom
It's been 5 years since I officially became a stay-at-home Mom. It was a dream that had been years in the making! My husband and I are working hard to make this dream of ours a reality for our children. Since he teaches at a parochial school, our budget is extremely tight. I know many of you can relate! I knew early on that I was willing to do whatever it took so I could stay at home. Over the five years (as I stayed at home and our family grows), I have learned a lot as I continue working to become a mom that makes money (from home) for our family. It's a passion near and dear my heart … Read More...