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12 Budget-Friendly Spring Activities Your Family Will Love

This post is part 3 in the series Budget-Friendly Activities Your Family Will Love.

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It’s almost here!

Springtime is sooo close. And, if you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to see the snow melt, open up the windows, and watch the world turn green again.

Plus, it’s the perfect season for family fun that just couldn’t happen during those chilly winter months. And getting ready to play doesn’t have to drain your wallet.

In fact, here are 12 free or nearly free activities that you and your family can enjoy together this spring: [Read more…]

3 Money Rules It’s Time to Break

Where did you get your financial education?

Was it from your parents? Your grandparents? Your teachers?

Sometimes, advice that used to be good — or even just well-meaning — no longer applies to modern times. And that’s true for money-related advice as well.

In fact, here are 3 money rules that you may not have questioned in the past . . . but it’s time to break them now! [Read more…]

How to Create a Family Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Unlike most people, my husband and I never really celebrated Valentine’s Day as a couples’ holiday. We actually started dating within a few days of the holiday, so we reserved our celebration of love for that day instead. (The restaurants were certainly less crowded after the fact!)

However, we’ve found that Valentine’s Day is a perfect day to celebrate our love as a family!

And you don’t have to get the whole gang dolled up to overpay at a crowded restaurant. In fact, you can start your own Valentine’s Day family traditions for next to nothing. Here’s how. [Read more…]

18 Budget-Friendly Winter Activities Your Family Will Love

This post is part 1 in the series Budget-Friendly Activities Your Family Will Love.

With the holidays over, it’s so easy to bemoan the wintry weather and simply count down the days until your family can go outside again.

But winter is an ideal time for some cold-weather activities at home and some creative outings too. Even better? You can do it all without blowing your budget.

Here are 18 free or nearly free activities that you and your family can enjoy together during the winter months: [Read more…]

9 Ways to Save Money & Stress Less This Holiday Season

The holiday season is here! But while the kids are dreaming of dancing sugarplums, you may find yourself searching for gifts and making the world’s longest holiday to-do list.

Had enough of your annual, end-of-year expenses and hair-pulling? If you want to maximize your holiday cheer this year, try these nine tips for spending and stressing less, so you can enjoy the season instead. [Read more…]

Skip the Store & Stock Your Pantry with Walmart Grocery

This post is part 5 in the series Skip the Store & Stock Your Pantry.

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So far in this series, we’ve looked at the perks and pitfalls of Amazon subscription services, Target Subscriptions, and ShopRite from Home. Today I’m exploring a service that recently came to my area — and might be available in yours! — Walmart Grocery.

Have you heard of Walmart Grocery? Formerly dubbed Walmart To Go, this service from Walmart is spreading fast and beefing up its perks. [Read more…]

Life Insurance: Who Needs It & What to Buy

So many people put off buying life insurance! In actuality, getting a policy probably is easier and less costly than you think.

And the sense of peace you get from knowing that your family is protected? That’s priceless.

So do you need a life insurance policy? What kind of policy is right for you? And how much should you get? Let’s dive in! [Read more…]

Skip the Store & Stock Your Pantry with Target Subscriptions

This post is part 3 in the series Skip the Store & Stock Your Pantry.

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NOTE: As of November 2020, Target has discontinued its Target Subscriptions service. Instead, consider using the Target Drive Up service, Order Pickup service, or Same Day Delivery service.

I’m all about the Amazon subscription services. But, in addition, to those services, I swear by Target Subscriptions too.

Target Subscriptions are perfect for keeping your pantry, medicine cabinet, and supply closet perpetually stocked — all at a great price and with extraordinary convenience. So if you’re a die-hard Target fan or just someone who loves a great, easy, set-it-and-forget-it deal, have a look at the perks of Target Subscriptions!
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Skip the Store & Stock Your Pantry with Amazon

This post is part 1 in the series Skip the Store & Stock Your Pantry.

Note: This post contains affiliate links. Read my policy here.

Going to the store can be such a pain.

Whether it’s your supermarket, drug store, big box store, or warehouse club, when you absolutely need to schlep over to the store in order to restock your supply of something, it’s a major hassle.

I’m not talking about shopping for a cute outfit. It’s always the boring stuff. You’re out of toilet paper at 10 P.M., dishwashing liquid after loading up your greasy dinner plates, or tissues when your whole family is flattened by the flu.

And you have to get these boring but essential things again and again and again . . .

But what if there were a better way?

What if you never had to take time of your life to putter over to the store at the most inconvenient time possible? What if your personal care items, cleaning supplies, baby goods, nonperishable foods, and more landed magically on your doorstep?

And what if you could actually save money while keeping yourself constantly stocked with your family’s essentials?

Today, we’re kicking off a blog post series that looks into a number of services that offer inexpensive, home delivery of your pantry supplies.

And we’re gearing up by looking at one of the biggest names in the business — Amazon. [Read more…]

8 Money-Saving Tips for Back-to-School Season

The back-to-school countdown is on!

And that means you’ve got a shopping list a mile long. Gear requested by your kid’s teacher, clothes for the little guy who grew 4 inches over the summer, and must-haves for your home supply closet.

Here are 8 easy ways you can stock up without breaking the bank: [Read more…]