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Genius Homemaking Hack to Brighten Your Entryway

October 24, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

ooking to brighten your entryway? This one simple switch makes a world of difference! As for the easy clean-up and durability? Sign me up for this genius homemaking hack!

***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could share this genius homemaking hack to brighten your entryway!*** I have long mourned our lack of a decent foyer to welcome guests into our home, but thanks to a few savvy fixes, we’ve made smart use of our small available space. And when I […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking

#zulilycutie Search is On!

August 30, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

What a cool way to celebrate back to school AND your own unique child! Enter the #zulilycutie search for a chance to win big while a supporting all of what makes us real and unique with a very cool brand!

***Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the #zulilycutie search! All opinions are 100% my own!*** Friends, it’s no secret that I LOVE zulily–one of my favorite online bargain scoring finds! This site not only offers items that fit so very well with our lives as busy […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Online Shopping, Pictures, Preschool, Saving Money, School, Young Kids

10 Best Consignment Sale Finds

August 24, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Tight budget? We get it, really! Check out these top 10 smart consignment sale finds that will not only get your budget in order, but your overcharged shopping list under control as well!

****Thank you to JBFReading for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their upcoming sale and the ten best consignment sale finds! All opinions are 100% my own***   I am a HUGE consignment sale shopping fan. I have shared my experiences here before, as well as why JBF Reading is my absolute […]

Filed Under: Babies, Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Saving Money, Toys, Young Kids

The Easy Way to Find the Right Family Car

June 30, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

On the hunt for the RIGHT family car, but weary of the time and energy investment? Snag this cool trick to save a bunch of time AND money and snag the perfect vehicle for your crew!

***Thank you to cars. com for sponsoring this post so I could share you about this easy way to find the right family car.*** I’m not a huge fan of the new vehicle-buying process. Mostly this is due to our low car turnover rate: we run our rides into the ground before we trade up. […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Vacations

Smart Healthcare Savings for Busy Moms

June 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Stressed over your family's healthcare? No worries! This genius, smart healthcare savings will get your budget sorted and on track! Check out this advice and get your finances in order!

***Thank you to SingleCare for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in the smart healthcare savings!*** From the moment I became pregnant to having two small children at home; I have been spending a small fortune on doctor’s visits and prescriptions. My son starting preschool this past year and entering the school germ cycle had us […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Health, Saving Money

Score the Summer Savings with Groupon Coupons!

April 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Have shopping to do, but don't have a lot of time or money? Start scooping up the summer savings the easy way with Groupon Coupons!

***Thank you to Groupon for sponsoring this post so I could share how to use Groupon Coupons to score summer savings with all of you!*** Anyone else a teensy buried by sports, spring fairs, field trips, and outside projects this time of year? I feel like it’s all I can do to eke through the […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Mommy Needs “Me” Time: How to Pamper Yourself on a Budget

April 21, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Desperate for a break, but money is tight? No worries! WE GET IT! Here are 9 fab ways to pamper yourself while on a budget. Trust us, you'll be saying "Ahhh..." before you know it! Especially with the last two self-care ideas!

Placing your child’s needs before your own comes naturally to parents, and you’re happy to do it. However, forgoing “me time” to keep your kiddos entertained and happy is not sustainable, and may lead to serious accidents like lighting your kitchen on fire. Penciling in some self-pampering is good for you and for your kids, […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Health, Mommy Time, Saving Money

zulily’s 4th Trimester Concierge Service for New Moms

March 13, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Struggling to sort your wardrobe now that baby is here, mom? No worries! Thanks to this fab 4th trimester concierge service, your postpartum fashion is set and ready to go! I love this genius solution for new moms!

***Thanks to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could share their 4th trimester concierge service for new moms with all of you.*** This one is cool, friends! Who among us moms hasn’t struggled “a teensy” with sorting her wardrobe after baby met up with this world? For those of you not in the know, let […]

Filed Under: Babies, Budgeting, Fashion, Saving Money

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

Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even if You’re Not)

February 7, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Parents, one of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children is how to be money smart and financially responsible. Thanks to Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You're Not), this goal is super-easy and attainable! Grab this smart book now to help your kids learn the way to budgeting and money-saving wisdom--I would never have thought of half of these things!

Goodness knows as parents we’ve got a ton of responsibilties in raising our kiddos on this earth! Somewhere in between feeding them and generally keeping them alive, we need to sneak in some of those important lessons–like the value of money money and how to effectively manage it. We have chatted here before about tips and […]

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