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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

DIY New Ceilings in a Snap!

September 14, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Tired of staring up at your dated popcorn ceilings? Refresh your home and room the easy way with these DIY new ceilings! They are affordable, classy, stylish and easy to install! Check them out and boot those old ceilings to the curb! Check in here for the scoop on where to find the full in-store displays!

***This post was sponsored by Armstrong Ceilings as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Anyone else still rocking popcorn ceilings in an outdated corner or two of your home? Fabulous, right? No easier way to harken back to the 70s without queuing up That […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

Make Your Own Chalk Paint (and Use It!) the Easy Way

September 12, 2016 By Lindsay Houser 62 Comments

Have a piece of furniture in your home that you'd like to give a new look to, but don't have a ton of money to spend? Check out this easy DIY method to make your own chalk paint--and use it! You'll love the results and be so surprised at how easy it easy. Plus this trick for finishing the product off gets you STUNNING results!

There is nothing more beautiful to me than a gorgeous piece of old furniture or wood. Am I the only one who feels like furniture isn’t made like it once was? As much as I love bringing old furniture to life with stain, sometimes it just needs a good coat of paint to restore its former glory. There are many different […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Saving Money

5 Reasons JBF Reading is THE Sale to Shop!

September 8, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, and gear? It's time to shop consignment sales! Check these 5 smart tips to being a smart shopper at children's outgrown sales and saving your family oodles of money. Plus, check my #1 trick--it's genius and will make all the difference in staying budget-friendly!

****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 […]

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

Mom of the Year Marketplace Directory

September 1, 2016 By Meredith 1 Comment

Need a service for your home, but not sure where to look or where to start? Need the cheapest price available? Check out this sweet mom's concierge service! It's an online marketplace designed to get you help with one sweet click. Seriously, it so easy and so helpful--you have to check it out! Also, bonus--it's totally free! Enjoy!

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 […]

Filed Under: Advertising, Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking, Online Shopping, Saving Money

5 Easy Ways to Preserve Herbs for the Entire Year

August 31, 2016 By Lindsay Houser 8 Comments

Have a bunch of fresh herbs on hand from your garden and want to store them to use throughout the year? Check these five genius, EASY ways to preserve herbs in your own home and enjoy them all year long. From dried herbs to freezing herbs, these are fantastic ideas! I would NEVER have thought of the third method!

Now that’s been a couple of months since I planted my raised bed garden, I am up to my ears in fresh vegetables and herbs! This makes my wallet content because it means I can dry and store my herbs and never have to buy them at the store throughout the year. With so many herbs, I […]

Filed Under: Cooking, DIY, Gardening, Homemaking, Saving Money

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

5 Ways to Smartly Shop Consignment Sales

August 19, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking to save money on children's clothes, toys, and gear? It's time to shop consignment sales! Check these 5 smart tips to being a smart shopper at children's outgrown sales and saving your family oodles of money. Plus, check my #1 trick--it's genius and will make all the difference in staying budget-friendly!

***This post about how to smartly shop consignment sales is sponsored by JBF Reading.*** Long about oh, 7 years, 9 months, and 16 days ago, as I was well into my first pregnancy and solidly representing a whale, a startling realization occurred to me, “Oh crap! Kids need stuff!”. In an effort to manage the […]

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

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