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Budget-Friendly DIY Beauty Hacks

February 10, 2017 By Suzanne Brown 4 Comments

Tight on money and time, but still need some pampering, mama? No worries! These budget-friendly DIY beauty hacks bring the spa to YOU for pennies! Go on, mama--get your spa day on and feel fancy! I LOVE the shower idea--would never have thought of this one!

When was the last time you got to the spa? Yeah, me too. These days it’s not exactly in the budget…time or money wise. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pamper yourself at home. With these budget-friendly DIY beauty hacks you can make yourself look and feel good all month long. Frugal, time-conscience, and fun, these hacks are perfect […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Girlhood, Mommy Time, Saving Money

Slash Grocery Bills When Shopping at Aldi with these 5 Smart Finds

January 23, 2017 By Suzanne Brown 8 Comments

Is your grocery budget out of control? Grab the inside pro-bargain hunting scoop on how to slash grocery bills when shopping at Aldi with this list of the five best items to purchase at this grocery discount store. I would never have thought I'd find savings at Aldi with the third item!

When an Aldi grocery store first arrived in town I wasn’t sure what was special about the store. Was it just another grocer? A discount outlet? I honestly didn’t pay much attention for the better part of a year and continued shopping at my normal stores. But then began to notice an increasing amount of chatter online […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Saving Money

5 Ways to Score Melissa and Doug on Sale

November 16, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 6 Comments

Do your kids love Melissa and Doug toys, but the price tag is a bit intimidating your budget? No sweat! Check these 5 smart ways to snag Melissa and Doug on sale. Gift shopping needs? Totally in the bag! Would never have thought of #2!

If you have young kids, Melissa and Doug are two common household names. Melissa and Doug are a husband and wife team who began making toys when they noticed our culture was taking a dangerous turn away from imaginative play. Their brand is known are known for top quality toys that encourage pretend play and imagination. Their toys are often wooden […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Gifts, Saving Money, School, Toys, Young Kids

Minimize Holiday Stress and Maximize the Joy

November 1, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 6 Comments

Tired of being burned out by the holidays? Here's how to minimize the holiday stress and maximize the joy. These 6 simple, smart, practical tips are a game changer and will make a huge difference with your holiday celebrations!

Halloween is over, and that means one thing–Christmastime preparation is in the air, whether we’re ready for it or not! I know, your bank account has barely recovered from all the back to school expenses, and now holiday stress is creeping in. But the holidays don’t have to be stressful! No, really, they don’t have to […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Holidays, Online Shopping, Organization, Saving Money

Budget-Friendly Eating On the Go

October 10, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 3 Comments

Does life feel crazy with a full schedule where you are always running to the next thing? Don't let your diet and budget fall apart in all the busyness! Use these four smart tips and tricks for eating on the go, while keeping your diet healthy and the cost in check. I would never have thought of the third one--check it out and eat healthy while out and about!

School has begun and so fall is upon us. I adore fall, with the change of leaves and the crisp air beckoning a hoodie, it’s a refreshing change and a reminder of all the exciting things that lie in the months ahead. It’s also the dawn of the busy season, where your schedule changes quicker than the weather […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money

3 Simple Lessons to Teach Kids about Money

September 19, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 3 Comments

Want to raise financially responsibly kids? Here are the three money lessons you need to teach. Learning how best to teach kids about money will make all the difference in helping them grow into responsible, independent adults!

As parents we have many jobs. From snot wiper to cheerleader to taxi cab driver we seldom find ourselves without task. Many of our duties are mundane, some leave us weary, but all are important. You see, we are not just raising children we are raising people, the future adults of America! Childhood is just a mere 18 years […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money, Young Kids

4 Grocery Shopping Money-Saving Tips

August 29, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 4 Comments

Looking to save money on groceries? Check these brilliant grocery shopping money-saving tips! The 3rd one will change your game!

Ever have one of those months where you find yourself saying, “where did all our money go?” or “where did all the food go?” With multiple mouths to feed those two questions usually occupy the same breath. A trip to the grocery store can be exasperating for anyone trying to stay in budget and provide a well balanced […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Saving Money

10 Tips to Throw an Affordable Birthday Party

July 15, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 6 Comments

Throwing a birthday party, but don't have a bank to break for it? Check out these ten smart tips for throwing an affordable birthday party. Celebrate your kid's birthday in classy style with all the fun, without all the crazy expense. I love tip #7--would never have thought of this!

In the past decade birthday parties have made the leap from celebrations to grand scale events. The days of cake and ice cream have been replaced with petting zoos, bounce houses and banquets of food based on a specific theme. Not only are these parties stressful and time consuming but they are costly. Birthdays shouldn’t be a major budget […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Budgeting, Kid Birthday Parties, Saving Money

3 Ways to Stick to a Budget While on Vacation

June 23, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 4 Comments

Excited for vacation, but nervous about overspending? Try these smart tips and tricks to keep your family spending in check and stick to a budget while on vacation so you don't have a mountain of bills to pay when you come home. Love these ideas for smart family vacation planning--I never would have thought of why the first one makes so much sense!

Summer and vacation go together like winter and snow. Daydreaming of sunshine makes those long, dark winter days a bit more bearable. But no need to dream any more, summer is here! Your trips have likely been paid for and planned. You just have one task left–stick to a budget while on vacation. It’s so easy to […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Organization, Saving Money, Vacations

Summer Fun on a Budget

June 1, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 8 Comments

Looking to score lots of fun this summer, but still need to save money and watch those pennies? Check these five magic tricks to snag summer fun on a budget and let the good times roll in! I love the creative idea #4 offers!

Ah, summer break!! No more packing lunches, no more last minute projects, no testing, no “hurry up we are going to miss the bus and I’m not driving you” threats. The last day of school brings us right back to childhood–ahh freedom! Day 1 starts with sleeping in, lazily lounging in pj’s, and eventually moseying outside to soak […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking, Leaving the House, Saving Money, Young Kids

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