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 […]
5 Ideas for Repurposing Christmas Cards
Isn’t it a treat to open your mailbox to find holiday greetings from your loved ones instead of just bills and junk mail? I truly enjoy receiving traditional Christmas cards with their beautiful images and handwritten notes as well as photo cards of my friends’ beautiful families. We display our cards prominently in our living room so we […]
Earn Gas Rewards Points while Grocery Shopping
*** Thank you to ACME for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on their new partnership with Sunoco where you can earn gas rewards points by grocery shopping.*** There are two things I spend a considerable amount of money on monthly, groceries and gas. I know I can’t be alone in saying I wish I could to […]
5 Ways to Score Melissa and Doug on Sale
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 […]
Minimize Holiday Stress and Maximize the Joy
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 […]
Budget-Friendly Eating On the Go
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 […]
3 Simple Lessons to Teach Kids about Money
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 […]
5 Reasons JBF Reading is THE Sale to Shop!
****This post is sponsored by JBF Reading in exchange for an honest review post**** Friends, I had super-fun day out yesterday doing one of my very favorite things–bargain hunting! What was I on the hunt for? Sweet deals on kids’ outgrown clothing, toys, and gear. Where was I scooping the finds? The incredible JBF Reading […]
Mom of the Year Marketplace Directory
Dude! You know that boss feeling when something you poured a whole lot into goes really, really well? Totally the delight I’m rocking after rolling out The Mom of the Year Marketplace last month! Friends, it was a brilliant win! Among the countless rave reviews I heard from Marketplace users: “Within an hour, two plumbers contacted me […]
4 Grocery Shopping Money-Saving Tips
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 […]
