Let me just start off by saying - saving money can be really freaking hard I used to be a chronic broke person. I'm not talking about the kind of broke where you make good money but spend too much at Target. I am talking about the kind of broke where you fall to your knees Read More
10 Things I Quit Buying To Save Money
Looking for ways to cut back on your expenses and save more? These quick money saving tips will get you thinking about the things you purchase on a day to day basis. 10 Things I Quit Buying To Save Money When I became a Stay At Home Mom 10 years ago I would spend hours scouring the internet looking for ways to save Read More
How To Stop Spending Money You Don’t Have (Hacks To Save Not Spend)
How To Stop Spending Money On Things You Don't Need You've been spending money you don't have on things you don't need and your bank account is suffering. Debt is piling up, you're having trouble keeping up with basic expenses and you are beginning to feel defeated. You often find yourself spending more than you Read More
How To Budget As A Stay At Home Mom (A Real Look Into My Actual Budget)
Are you an aspiring stay at home mom looking to cut back on your expenses? Or maybe you are just interested in what a real life stay at home mom budget looks like. Either way, I’ll be the first to tell you, it hasn’t always been easy. Early in our marriage we were downright freakin’ Read More
10 Painless Ways To Save Money On Groceries
10 Painless ways to save money on groceries You’re probably thinking that the only way to save a ton of money at the grocery store is to coupon. And honestly, I can’t blame you because we’ve all been around a person or 2 who coupons “all the things” and saves a lot of money doing it. While I can’t say couponing Read More
How To Create A Meal Plan You Will Stick To
The best tips for creating and sticking to a meal plan on a budget without the stress! I was one of those people that hated meal planning. For the longest time, no matter how hard I tried I could never get myself to stick to a meal plan. Sure, I enjoyed the savings and it was convenient having meals available when I Read More
January 2020 Monthly Meal Plan On A Budget (Family of 5)
Welcome to my January 2020 family meal plan on a budget! If you are new here we are a family of 5 which includes me and my husband along with our 3 kids (2 boys & 1 girl ages 10, 8 & almost 5). We live in California which means groceries can get pretty pricey here if you aren't intentional about what you Read More
4 Quick & Easy Dinners For Crazy Busy Weeknights
Years ago when I first started meal planning I would always scour the internet every week looking for ideas and inspiration. But being on a budget (a very tight one might I add) made it nearly impossible to find decent dinner meals that didn't consist of rice, beans and ramen. The thing is, I don't just want to share random Read More
Frugal Pantry Starter List – 25+ Must Have Pantry Essentials
Frugal Pantry Starter List - 25+ Must Have Pantry Essentials Ever wonder what you really need in your pantry? When I first started meal planning and cooking from home I had no idea what I actually needed to have in my pantry. With so many options at the grocery store, it's hard to know what you actually need to fill Read More
Ibotta Deals For Busy Moms The Best Scores Of The Week 09/15/19 – 09/21/19
Couponing is an excellent way to save money on everyday items but it can also be overwhelming for people just starting out. Between buying multiple coupon inserts, printing coupons, clipping coupons and running around to different stores I can understand why most people don't even attempt to start. That's why I am determined to Read More