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 …

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 …

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 …

Have your children started school yet? Mine will start later this month and I’m already getting our meals and home organized. I don’t know about you, but I usually find myself scrambling trying to come up with snack ideas for the kids when they get home from school. Not only does the snack have to taste …

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. …