Jesenia Montanez

For many years, I would spend money without paying attention to where it was going. At the time, we had two decent incomes coming in and I didn’t feel a budget was necessary. Not having a budget certainly caught up with me. After finding myself with very little money left at a time when we …

I received compensation and a complimentary meal from Carrabba’s Italian Grill. However, all opinions and drool-worthy photos are my own. Earlier this week we visited Carrabba’s Italian Grill along with my in-laws. To say we had a blast would be an understatement. We ate amazing food, laughed and simply enjoyed ourselves. We don’t always get …

When we decided to go the homeschool route 5 years ago, it was very carefully thought out. But one thing I didn’t really plan for was the curriculum costs and the increase our food budget would experience. If you are a new homeschooling family, you’re probably wondering how you will afford these added expenses. I …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of JCPenney. The opinions and text are all mine. I love finding a great deal. In fact, I always try to do some research before heading out to a store to find out if there’s a sale happening or if there’s a coupon I can print. …

Early last month (January) I decided to do something drastic about our grocery budget. Our grocery expenses had increased dramatically and my meal planning was practically non-existent. A combination of being too busy and failing to meal plan, contributed to my grocery mess. Because I’m an all or nothing type gal, I decided to shop …