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Baby Gear You Don’t Need

Published June 25, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 14 Comments

As we are going through our third time with an infant, I'm reminded that there is a lot of baby gear you don't need. There are lots of practical things to do and buy to get ready for baby, but there are things you can skip, too. I continue to simplify things more every time around and am here today to share my (updated) take on baby things you don't need to do or buy for your little one. I've revised my previous opinions on snaps and zippers. I still prefer zippers for newborns but then prefer snaps once they are a couple weeks old. Babies really don't need as much stuff as the baby … Read More...

2 Easy Coupon Apps for Busy Moms

Published June 18, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 1 Comment

Coupon apps are a great way to save money and make money when you are shopping at the grocery store. Coupon apps are especially great for busy moms who don't have a lot of time but still want to save money. Are you ready to learn about 2 easy coupon apps that every busy mom will love? Good. Here we go! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  I fell in love with coupon apps years ago and have since earned hundreds of dollars on groceries I would be buying anyway. I talked more about my absolute favorite coupon app when I shared the single best … Read More...

How to Build a Stockpile that Saves Your Family Money

Published May 21, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 4 Comments

I've written about stockpiles before because I truly believe stockpiles are one of the best and most effective ways to save money on your grocery budget. That said, I also know that stockpiling brings to mind images of extreme hoarders for some. For that reason, I want to talk a bit more about how to build a stockpile that saves YOUR family money. I truly believe everyone can and should have a stockpile. It's great practical insurance against an emergency. Receive an unexpected bill this month? Need to pay for a sudden car repair? Trying to reach a savings goal quickly? The answer to all … Read More...

How to Frugally Make Foaming Soap

Published January 22, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 9 Comments

This is a very simple idea, but sometimes the simplest ideas are some of the best frugal ones. I've been doing this for many years now, and love how easily I can save pennies with this tip. Saving money doesn't have to be complicated with handy tricks like these! It's a very simple tip that I'm sharing today - how to make foaming hand soap. If you are not already doing this, you'll want to try this tip to turn one bottle of hand soap into 5 (or more)! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  The first thing you need to do is buy an actual … Read More...

How to Get Free Gift Cards

Published January 17, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 2 Comments

It's a New Year and one of my resolutions has been to recommit to using Swagbucks daily. I've written about other ways I earn free gift cards here and I am continuing to do all those things. Still, one of my goals this year is to earn more free gift cards than I did last year so I am focusing today on how to do that with Swagbucks . This post contains affiliate links but I only recommend products that I love and use. You can read more in my disclosure policy. I am a firm believer that every little bit counts and something is always better than nothing. That is especially true when one is … Read More...

How to Start a Bullet Journal that Will Change Your Life

Published December 04, 2017 Updated August 17, 2019 2 Comments

I've put off writing this post for much too long. Why? Because I finally discovered a planner that works for me and while I am in love with it, I didn't exactly know how to go about sharing it with you without rambling on and on. No longer. Learn how to start a bullet journal now because it has truly changed my life.  I started my bullet journal in September 2016 and wasn't sure if it would last. A year later, I'm more in love with it than ever. It has organized every area of my life, from daily to do lists, to menu plans, big projects, blogging, financial goals and so much more. I have … Read More...

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