I love earning something for nothing. Who doesn't? As a stay-at-home mom, I appreciate how the Internet allows me to contribute to our family income by earning free gift cards. I like to earn gift cards throughout the year that I set aside for our Christmas shopping. It is easy to do so and takes me only a minute or two every day. Earning free gift cards is something simple that everyone can do to free up money in your budget! I've been doing this for years but thought it was time for an update on what I do in 2021. I go through seasons of doing it all - and seasons where I only do a … Read More...
Holiday Gift Card Promotions
If you want to save money or earn a little extra, check out all the holiday gift card promotions. Buying gift cards with promotions is a great way to stretch your money a bit further! Gift cards a very popular gift option. I don't know about you, but I love getting gift cards as gifts, and giving them too. My family and I are spread out across the United States so it is easier (and cheaper with postage costs!) to mail gift cards instead of physical gifts. Most of the time, I buy gift cards through our school Scrip program. They sell gift cards and we earn a percentage back towards our … Read More...
3 Easy Meal Planning Tips
Meal planning doesn't have to be complicated. If meal planning is a struggle, here are 3 simple tips to make meal planning easier! Let me start by saying that I love to cook. Really, I do! Okay, I love baking more than cooking but I really don't mind cooking dinner either. However, there are times when all the meal planning and prep work gets overwhelming. Figuring out what to cook - day in and day out - for my family of 6? That part gets tedious at times. I recently implemented some new meal planning strategies that are helping me enjoy the process again. Meal planning is necessary … Read More...
How to Build and Maintain a Well Stocked Pantry and Freezer
I have long believed that having - and maintaining - a well stocked pantry is one of the best ways to save money. There is no more running out to the store because you forgot an ingredient. You can easily pull it out of your pantry instead. You simply fill your pantry when items are on sale and you will be amazed at how much time and money your pantry can save you. Over time and by consistently shopping the sales, I have built a well stocked pantry that works for our family. Yes, it might be classified as a stockpile by some because I don't just have one or two cans of some of these things. … Read More...
How to Save Money on School Uniforms
Uniform shopping doesn't have to be expensive. Learn how to get school uniforms for cheap with these simple and effective tips. Last year, my son started Kindergarten at our Lutheran grade school. They have a school uniform policy which I greatly appreciate. However, as a frugal mom who was new to the uniform scene, I was determined to figure out how to buy school uniforms for cheap. I wanted quality but I also didn't want to pay full retail for our uniforms. It was a bit of trial and error last year as I had to figure out what brands and sizes fit my son the best, but this year? Uniform … Read More...
$1000 Savings Challenge
These past couple months have reminded me of the importance of savings. It is important to have money in savings - all the time. You may not have 20 savings accounts like my husband and I do, but you need to have at least one savings account. Having money in savings allows you to plan and prepare for future purposes and expenses and goals. I also believe everyone should have an emergency fund with 3 to 6 months of expenses. An emergency fund is that special savings account that gives you peace of mind since you always have access to some money when an unexpected emergency … Read More...
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