This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Netspend. The opinions and text are all mine. When it comes to finances, I prefer to keep things simple and focus on the basics. My main goal is to track our spending and stay within our budget. Although I’ve learned what works for our…
Internet Essentials – Affordable Internet for Your Family
Learn more about an affordable internet option for your family! This post about Internet Essentials is sponsored by Comcast. All opinions and experiences are my own. Last week we had a strong line of storms come through our area. Not only did the storms cause structural damage in our area, it also knocked out the…
How To Save Money On Clothes
12 simple tips to help you save money on clothes all year long! Clothing expenses can add up very quickly, especially with children that are quickly growing out of (or destroying!) what they wear. If you want to save money on clothes without busting your budget, check out these 12 practical tips to help you…
How To Save Money When You’re Barely Surviving
Simple tips to help you save money even when your income is limited and your budget is tight! Do you want to have some savings set aside for emergencies or to pay off debt, but feel like there’s no room in your budget for it? I’ve been there and know the feeling all too well….
5 Ways to Keep Energy Costs Low During the Summer Months
Five simple tips that can help you keep your energy costs low during the hot summer months without sacrificing comfort. I love the summer season. Grilled food, local festivals, road trips, and sunny days are always the highlight of the season. As a family, we try to make the most of out of summer and…
Tips for a Stress-Free Family Vacation
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Green Dot. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s no secret that travel is very important to our family. Even while living on one income, we budgeted carefully to ensure that we could take at least one vacation. Sometimes it was a simple staycation, but…
How I’m Doing More In Less Time
This past weekend was wonderful. I took a much-needed break from work and spent time with my family without worrying about a to-do list. Being present for my family has been my main priority this year. Yes, I’m technically home all day, but that doesn’t always equate to being present. I love what I do,…
Financial Resources for the New Year
A huge list of financial resources to help you kickstart your financial goals! This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. Every year I make an assessment of our finances. It helps me get organized for the new year, and it also motivates me to improve in the areas we didn’t…
How to Prevent Financial Stress During the Holiday Season
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Progressive Insurance. The opinions and text are all mine. I love the holiday season. Every year I prep early so that I’m a step ahead of the chaos that always ensues. The end of the year is when I’m busiest with work, so if…
Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas (They’ll Actually Like!)
This is a sponsored post written by me in collaboration with JCPenney. All ideas and opinions are my own. #JCPchallenge #JacquesPenne Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner?! Over the years, I’ve learned to plan ahead and start my shopping early. But this doesn’t mean that I don’t wind up running around like…
How to Save for a Big Purchase
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CambialoConQS #CollectiveBias Over the years our family has experienced job losses, illnesses, and even some failed investments that left us in pretty bad financial shape. It was a tough experience that taught us to make wiser financial choices….
9 Frugal {and Fun} Activities To Do With Your Family
As a mom, I want to spend quality time with my kids without going into debt (have you seen the cost of a movie theater ticket?!). We love to travel, but in-between trips we also like to have fun and enjoy our hometown. One way I try to minimize the costs is by focusing on…
Smart Money Tips for Moms
This blog post was written as part of a sponsored program for State Farm®. All views expressed are entirely my own. Life can be unpredictable and quickly change from one day to the next. It’s one of the reasons why I’m now proactive about the financial decisions I make. Over the years my husband and…
Finding Balance Between Your Home Life and Business
This blog post was written as part of a sponsored program for State Farm™. All views expressed are entirely my own. For several years I dreamed of owning a business. I even had a side hustle or two running behind the scenes, hoping that one day something would come out of these ventures. Once I became…
How I Finally Took Control of My Finances
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Northwestern Mutual. The opinions and text are all mine. They say necessity is the mother of invention. If I had to apply this to my own life, I would say that it’s spot on. During my twenties I was focused on increasing my income….