How we almost bought a house by mistake
Have you ever made a big purchase by mistake? When I use the word “mistake”, I mean have you ever bought anything without thoroughly thinking about it, on impulse? Well, we almost bought a house on impulse, an ENTIRE house. About 6 months ago, my husband stumbled across a house on the market that was […]
Easy DIY Clarified Butter (Ghee)- Easy Prep Tutorial
Have you ever tasted clarified butter? It is the most amazing nutty flavor and a little goes a long way in any dish. It makes every meal taste so rich and the butter has a higher smoking point, which means that it takes longer to burn when using it for cooking. So, this is a […]
7 Easy DIY Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day- $10 or Less
7 easy DIY gift ideas for Mother’s day Mother’s day is coming soon and I’m so excited! Not only because I’m a mom and I can’t wait to see what the fam has in store for me, but because I love pampering my mom with love on Mother’s day….well any day that I spend time […]
Frugal Recipe-10 minute Pasta with Meat Sauce (Bolognese)
I love finding quick and easy recipes that taste good, don’t you? If you’re new to the blog, then I’ll just quickly tell you that I’m a full-time working mom who has no time for lolli-gagging (although, I’ve been caught occasionally stuffing my face with chocolate-but I digress). It’s hard finding good quality recipes that […]
9 Real Actions You can take Now to Get Ahead when You’re Struggling with Money
9 Real Actions You can take Now to Get Ahead when You’re Struggling Lately, I’ve shared ways to help you save tons of money and build wealth quickly. And a lot of what I list can help many of you, no matter what your income level is. I’ve talked about what you can do to […]
15 Things you should NEVER Buy from the Dollar Tree
It’s a lot of fun going to the Dollar Tree, especially with my girls. We tend to go about once a week and find ourselves walking out with a bag full of screaming deals! When I was newly married and we were still in debt, I’d shop there out of necessity. Now, that we’re debt free, […]
3 Major Benefits from Refinancing Your Mortgage
3 Major Benefits You’ll Enjoy from Refinancing Your Mortgage to a 15-year loan Refinancing your mortgage has a lot of benefits, depending on your situation. Mortgage refinancing can seem like you’re starting all over again, like you’re taking a step back in your journey. But, in my experience, refinancing my mortgage gave me a lot […]
5 Simple Ways to Drastically Improve Your Budget
A plan to improve your budget can seem overwhelming. I mean, sometimes just having a budget feels difficult. So, how do you maintain and improve your budget without wasting hours of time? If you’re new to budgeting, here’s something you should know. Your budget is a living, breathing document. And it should be flexible enough […]
Learn these secrets to save big money at the theme parks
Theme parks are so much fun. You go on rides, see shows, spend time with your family, and make awesome memories. All in a day. But, theme park food is so expensive, what do you do when you get hungry? Theme park tickets can be pricey, depending on how many you have in your family. Adding […]
Top 7 tips to be financially independent when you move out
One of the hardest things when you’re facing adulthood is moving out on your own for the first time. Society expects us to live on our own as early as the young age of 18. But, we see this all the time, you finished college, no longer qualify for the dorms and still don’t have […]