When I spent money carelessly, I plunged deeper into debt. I struggled to make minimum payments, and I wondered how I would put food on the table. I was nothing like the woman and mom I have become View Post
How I Save Money Every Month Buying Generic Brands
When I started budgeting, I discovered I spent $800 a month on food just for me and my son. I know he's a growing boy, but let's face it -- $800 a month for food is a lot of money for the two of us. I View Post
Alternative Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bill
In the last blog post, we talked about some simple ways to save real money on your electric bill. Small steps I used to think were nothing but a hassle turned out to have big savings! Just taking a View Post
13 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas
I have a love-hate relationship with giving gifts. Don’t you? I mean, on the one hand, it’s so much fun to shop for gifts when you can afford to get just the right thing. On the other hand, it’s no View Post
Money Saving Tips for Back-to-School
Back-to-School shopping can be one of our single highest yearly expenses. Because summer is busy and short, the start of a new school year sneaks upon us. We often forget to save or even budget for View Post
8 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bill
While saving money is an incredibly HIGH priority for me, when it comes to utility savings, my busy schedule may be causing me to slack a bit. Sometimes it feels like a hassle to reset the thermostat View Post