You know that you should call your TV, internet, and phone providers once a year to negotiate a cheaper price. But really, who has time for that? It can be a hassle and if you aren't comfortable with negotiating, it can be a stressful phone call. Just the hold time can sometimes be a stressful and aggravating experience, let alone actually having to talk to someone and try to convince them to lower your bill. Sometimes you're just not great at negotiating. It has gotten a little easier since … [Read more...]
10 Fun Things to Do with Your Toddler
Some days with toddlers are tough. They can be so busy! There are days where you spend what feels like your entire day cleaning up messes, teaching them what's okay and what isn't, changing diapers, potty training, meals, snacks, etc. Sometimes it's hard to find the fun things to do with your toddler, especially if you have a particularly busy one. As a mom, you really don't want to miss out on your child's younger years because you were too caught up in the day to day chores and routines. … [Read more...]
Why We Use Cash for Groceries
A number of years ago I wrote a post about why we don't use cash and use a debit card instead. Then my husband began a battle with depression and took almost a month off work while he got the help he needed and leveled back out again. We had enough coming in from short-term disability to pay for our bills (barely) but there wasn't enough left for groceries. Between what I had left from our lumberjack competition "running money" and from selling things we didn't need, I was able to buy our … [Read more...]
Tips to Organize Any Space
I think we all tend to get a bit of a mental block when it comes to organizing. We get it in our heads that we have to know how to organize each space exactly. We forget that we can organize any space without a detailed plan. Organizing isn't all about pretty baskets and Instagram-worthy photos (although, I do love a well-organized pantry photo). Organizing is about using the space you have to better work for you. It is about having less stress as you know where your items are. Organizing is … [Read more...]
How to Buy Baby Clothes Without Going Broke
Ah, babies! They are so cute and loveable....and grow so fast! It seems like they are constantly outgrowing their clothes. You may have receivedĀ a fair amount of 0-3 month sized clothing at your baby shower but probably didn't get much in larger sizes. Once you realize that, you might start to panic. Even the cheap baby clothing stores can be expensive when you have to buy enough in each size to make it to the next laundry day. You're in luck! I'm going to tell you how to buy baby clothes … [Read more...]
Christmas Break
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! What is it about December that just makes us moms feel so stressed out? Our September-October here was rough emotionally and financially. It seems like we have been playing catch-up ever since. It all came to a head for me a couple weeks before Christmas. Delayed stress reaction maybe? So I made a decision. I am taking this week, the week of Christmas, off. I'm not getting an actual vacation, not even a true staycation. But I am taking a light week. No … [Read more...]
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