Why You Should Use a Vacation Budget Worksheet
Whether it's some grand 3-week trip to Europe, a summer vacation at the beach, a road trip with the family, or just a weekend getaway, thinking through your finances ahead of time and budgeting for your time away is always a good idea.
Filling out ...
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10 Tips for Showing Hospitality on a Budget
Wanting to invite people over without breaking the bank? Here are 10 ways that you can show hospitality and entertain guests on a budget.
On practically every episode of Fixer Upper, the people getting a new house invariably say that they want a place that's good for entertaining. Presumably, if ...
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15 Tips For How to Meal Plan On a Tight Budget
Did you know that the habit of meal planning can help you save a lot of money on groceries? Today let's talk about how to meal plan on a tight budget.
I talk a lot here on the blog about saving money and I like to share my frugal meal plans and grocery lists with you guys. Today though I wanted ...
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5 Meals for $40 (for a Family of Four)
Grocery costs are rising but you can still feed your family affordably. Here are 5 home-cooked meals for $40 for a family of four.
Can you believe the grocery prices lately? It amazes me how quickly I hit (and easily go over) my grocery budget these days. I would just stop buying groceries ...
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Help Your Kids Love Reading: 3 Important Habits
How do you help your kids love reading? Here are three habits we practice regularly in our home to prioritize reading and inspire a love of books in our kids.
I've always loved books and reading. I remember leaning close to my mom and silently following along as she read favorite books to my ...
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Pros and Cons of Being a One Car Family
Ever wondered if your family could make it with just one car? Here are the pros and cons of being a one car family plus my best tips to make it work!
[This article was originally published in 2019]
I remember a few years back hearing another mom talk about being a one car family. At the ...
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Grocery List and Meal Plan For 4-6 Under $65
Is inflation killing your grocery budget? You can still feed your family frugally! Try this grocery list and meal plan for 4 to 6 & spend under $65!
Hey friends! I'm back today with another grocery list and meal plan.
Now more than ever a lot of us are recognizing the need to keep an eye ...
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My Top Reads From This Past Year
I read a lot of great books this year - and some not so great ones, ha! - but I thought it would be fun to share a few of the most impactful ones in case anyone is looking for some good books to add to their list for 2022!
My Top Reads From This Past Year
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$50 and Under Gift Ideas For Dads (All Dad-Approved!)
This $50 and under gift guide for dads has a variety of gift ideas for all the dads in your life - and each gift idea is officially approved by my husband!
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I don't know about you but I find that dads (and men in general) can be a little hard to shop ...
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