Cleaning house. Some of us love it, some of us hate it. Either way, it has to be done. Kids, pets, husbands...all tend to track dirt into the house. But do you really need a bunch of premade cleaners and supplies to get it done? It can be so expensive to buy a variety of different cleaners, not to mention having to make the space to store it all. Guess what? You don't really need all that stuff! You can totally keep your house clean with a bare minimum of supplies. Easier, cheaper, and even … [Read more...]
Best Toddler Toys on a Budget
Kids and toys. Both can be expensive, usually because of the other. You would think that toys for toddlers would be cheaper than toys for older kids but that isn't always the case. It is crazy how much toys can cost! I don't know about you but I don't mind paying a bit more for a quality toy that will last through more than one kid or a toy that will grow with the kid. But it's the toys that only last for a year or so that I really just don't want to pay too much for you. Buying toddler toys … [Read more...]
The Only Things You Need for Back to School
Back to school time tends to bring out the desire to shop. Yes, there is a need to buy some things but with all the sales and all the pressure to buy, it can make you actually want to shop. Sometimes it's hard to know what you actually need and what is just something you want to buy. Back to school shopping time can bring this out especially between the sales and a bit of a desire to "keep up with the Joneses." Even without realizing it, we can often feel like we need our children to have the … [Read more...]
Two Simple Ways to Save on Produce
I bet you want to feed your healthy meals and snacks. I also bet you want to know how to do that best while on a tight budget. It seems that the junk type foods are just cheaper to buy. You know that eating better will actually save you money in the long run as your health will be better...but that doesn't help your budget now. Part of eating healthier is eating fruits and vegetables. Your family only likes certain produce so it can be so hard to make the budget stretch. To make it easier to … [Read more...]
Surviving Car Trips with Little Kids
Car trips can be a ton of fun! Junk food, radio karaoke, seeing new sights. But once you have kids, car trips change a little bit. Diaper change breaks, crying, snacks, thrown toys, breastfeeding/bottle time...it all adds up to make for a stressful adventure. As my husband does lumberjack competitions all over New England from July-October, I am no stranger to car trips with little kids. An average trip for us is 2.5-4 hours one way and we do 16-19 of these a summer. That's a lot of car time for … [Read more...]
How to Coupon in 30 Minutes a Week
It's no secret that using coupons can save money on your grocery and household item bills. It can even help with clothing and other items as some stores offer coupons specifically for their stores. (If you are just starting out in using coupons be sure to check out my Beginner's Coupon Guide). But what about the time it takes to coupon? Doesn't it take so long it isn't worth it? Sure, you could spend hours each week couponing but there's no need. I'm going to show you how to coupon in 30 minutes … [Read more...]
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