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8 Ways to Get Ahead on Christmas Shopping

October 24, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

Get ahead on Christmas shopping with these 8 GENIUS tips--trust me, they're a game-changer!

​​ The holidays are filled with a flurry of activities and events, all of them incredibly important because they only happen once a year.  Since shopping is often a big chunk of a person’s worries during the holidays, it’s best to take care of it before the season even begins. This can help you stay […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Organization, Saving Money

15 Joy-filled Gifts to Bring Christmas Smiles to Your Family

November 24, 2020 By Meredith 40 Comments

We need Christmas smiles now more than ever! Check these 15 quarantine-friendly, joy-filled gifts to spread holiday cheer with your family!

I received the following items for review so I could share this gift guide of ideas that will bring Christmas smiles to your family. All opinions are 100% my own. After this tricky year, we need Christmas smiles more than ever! This gift guide is all about items designed to bring joy to your family […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Giveaway, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Christmas Cash Giveaway!

November 12, 2020 By Meredith 8 Comments

WA-HOO!! Christmas season is finally here, and I think we could all use a good dose of happy holiday smiles! This is the fifth year I’ve been doing this Christmas cash giveaway and it’s my favorite giveaway because the prize is straight-up money to spend wherever you choose. You can spend it however you like, […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Uncategorized

The 5 Must-Do Hacks to Ace Target Black Friday

November 2, 2020 By Meredith 2 Comments

Black Friday is here!! Grab these 5 genius Target Black Frida hacks here and feel like a budget boss!

Thank you to Slickdeals for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on my favorite hacks to ace Target Black Friday shopping! All opinions are my own–as is my obsessive love for Black Friday 🙂 Black Friday season is upon us! And I say season because, really, that’s what it’s become. I started […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money

Snag Cash for Christmas HERE!

November 14, 2019 By Meredith 3 Comments

Need some extra cash for Christmas? We've got you covered--to the tune of $430! Enter here and get ready to score big with saving money this holiday season! Budget-friendly to the max!

It’s time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the season of shopping and fab matching family Christmas pajamas? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! The Cash for Christmas giveaway We are so excited to be giving away $430 in cash prizes for you to use starting this […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Saving Money

3 Super-Smart Tips for Teaching Kids to Manage Money

October 2, 2019 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Not sure how to best go about teaching kids to manage money? We get it! Even better, we have the solution--these 3 smart, easy tips will get you and your kiddos on the right track in no time! Here's to smart financial responsibility!

Teaching kids to manage their money is important! Learning to create a budget, keep track of expenses, and save for emergencies are skills that are essential to life as an adult and it’s never too early to start good money habits with our children. I thought I was doing a good job with my kiddos […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money, Young Kids

10 Items to First-Stop Shop at Consignment Sales

August 14, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

How do you know where to start at a consignment sale? This first-stop shop guide has you covered--get ready to score BIG friends! I LOVE budget-friendly idea #6!

Thank you to JBF Reading for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these items worth the first-stop shop at consignment sales. All opinions are 100% my own! You all know that JBF Reading is my favorite consignment sale ever. I’ve shared before about the best consignment sale finds you’ll score here, […]

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

10 Ways to Refresh Your Bedroom and Closet for Under $50

July 29, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Say goodbye to the blehs! These smart hacks to refresh your bedroom and closet are all under $50 and take only seconds. Budget-friendly, gorgeous and EASY! Sign me up :) #7 is especially brilliant!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these smart, budget-friendly ways to refresh your bedroom and closet! Anyone else feeling like their bedroom and closet could use a bit of sprucing up? With two kids, two dogs, and you know, life, wreaking havoc on our space, it […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking, Saving Money

5 Out-of-the-Box Canvas Print Ideas

July 1, 2019 By Meredith 18 Comments

These 5 cool out-of-the-box canvas print ideas will have you sprucing up your home decor in no time! So easy, affordable and FUN!

Thank you to Canvas Factory for sponsoring this post so I could share these cool canvas print ideas with you! All opinions are 100% my own. I love canvas prints! We are amassing an alarmingly large number of them in our home (my husband is thrilled 😉 ), but they are so great: No need […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Pictures, Saving Money

Zulily Thrill Fest is ON!

June 17, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

On the hunt for FANTASTIC bargains? Zulily Thrill Fest is here and ready to wow your budget! Get your shop AND save on, friends--these bargain finds, deals and steals rock!

Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the sweet deals and steals you’ll find during zulily’s Thrill Fest! I love, love, love finding bargains wherever I can, and you know I’m all about online shopping, so zulily is the perfect fit–no more so than NOW! Zulily’s Thrill […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money

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