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Mother’s Day on a Budget
It’s that time of year again…Spring Clean Up; Window washing, clearing the yard of winter’s remnants and dusting off the grill. AND it’s also nearing Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day doesn’t need to equate to presents. The gift of presence is … Continue reading
Ways to Guarantee a Great Family Vacation
Family vacations. These two words can evoke memories that stand up the hairs on the back of your neck, or bring a huge smile to your face and a “warm fuzzy” all over. Now that our children are grown and … Continue reading
Tear Down Attitudes of Entitlement
My financial schooling was subtle growing up. My parents bought items when they could afford it – not relying on credit. They paid a bill when it came and didn’t wait for the “due date.” In teaching my own children … Continue reading
Simplify in 2013
New year – new rules? Well, maybe not new – but something to work towards. Yes, call it a new year’s resolution or call it a feeling that you want to take charge of parts of your life that have … Continue reading
Gift Giving Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank
The holiday season can bring great joy – and frustration. It all depends how you approach it. In an effort to keep yourself sane – and your pocketbook within budget, try creating a gift that will have more meaning than … Continue reading
Journal in a Jar
A gift that takes minimal funds but will be giving for years to come – below, Mary Hunt explains how to create a “journal in a jar.” Stories from your loved ones that can be captured and shared with generations … Continue reading
Clean That Closet!
I admit – I’m one of “them.” I have clothes in my closet that I anticipated wearing – yet they sit in my closet with the price tag on, like being at a junior high school dance and left to … Continue reading
Learning From Your Financial Mistakes
Mary Hunt has compiled a great list of items that can help us re-evaluate mistakes we’ve all made – and have cost us money in the end. With “planning” and taking a second look at the whole picture we can … Continue reading
Save Money By Stocking Your Pantry
Having a pantry to work from is such a time saver and money saver. I’ve utilized this approach and it’s helped me create “something” on those nights that I had no idea what to make. Open the cupboard and the … Continue reading
Bargains Every Month
Once again Mary Hunt reminds us of those great deals we can get if we just have the patience to wait for the ideal time to lighten the dent in our pocketbook while we stock up. My husband is a … Continue reading
