Posted in Your Money on 16. Oct, 2009
My husband and I used to eat out frequently, but these days we’re really trying to scale back. Not only are our kids eating more (they can still usually split a kid’s meal, but it depends), but in these economic times I think that everyone is on a tighter budget.
I’ve already mentioned my love for [...]
Posted in Your Home, Your Money on 13. Oct, 2009
Do you plan your meals, or do you just throw them together? I don’t know how I managed before I started menu planning, but I’m certain that I spent more money at the grocery store. Since I’ve started menu planning, I’m finding it’s making a huge difference in many areas. Not only am I less stressed and more organized, but I am finding that my grocery shopping is much more efficient.
Posted in Your Money on 12. Oct, 2009
I have one guilty pleasure, and it’s Starbucks. I know it’s ridiculous to pay over $4.00 for a drink (my Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte… so good…), and yet I pull up to the drive-thru with a big grin on my face every time, excited for that first sip of seasonal deliciousness.
The Simple Dollar featured a [...]
Posted in Your Money on 06. Oct, 2009
Let me ask you a question: Do you do your grocery shopping at two or three different stores, or do you go to one place for convenience? Perhaps diapers are cheaper at CVS, but meat is cheaper at Costco? Do you get it all in one place, or do you shop around [...]
Posted in Your Family, Your Money on 30. Sep, 2009
Have you ever considered volunteering? Disney is providing extra incentive to give back to your community next year by rewarding free one-day passes to 1 million folks who take a day to volunteer.
“The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program will provide certified volunteers with a one-day ticket to any park at Disneyland [...]
Posted in Your Home, Your Money on 29. Sep, 2009
As I was putting away some things my husband picked up from the store last night, I saw the spaghetti noodles he had purchased. He was excited about the “buy one, get one free,” and so now we have several packages. My gut reaction was, “Uh-oh, these are regular noodles instead of Barilla [...]
Posted in Relationships, Your Money on 25. Sep, 2009
Let’s face it – having kids makes going out with your spouse a bit of a hassle, if you can get out at all. First of all, having kids mean spending your money on diapers, extra groceries, etc (leaving less in the budget for romantic evenings out). And even when you do have [...]
Posted in Your Money on 21. Sep, 2009
Now this is inspiring! Jen at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam had a great post yesterday that will make you rethink your grocery shopping. In her blog, she discusses whether or not coupons are worth it, “loss leader” products, and how to focus the parts of grocery shopping that will really save you a [...]
Posted in Your Money on 19. Sep, 2009
Have you ever been to a clothing swap? They’re fantastic. I had one at my house last fall, and it was a huge success. You can do a clothing swap for adult or kid clothing – whatever you and your friends can come up with. I haven’t done a kids’ clothing [...]
Posted in Your Money on 14. Sep, 2009
“Can we buy a toy?”
My daughter is just getting to the age where money is becoming a real concept for her, and she is starting to ask questions about spending and saving. Though she’s only four, I know that before long we’re going to have to start teaching her more about money management. [...]
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