Tag Archives: saving money

New Year’s Resolutions: What Will You Change Long Term?

As the year comes to an end, I’m reminded of the age old tradition of setting resolutions. Have you made one?…

Plan a Birthday Party on a Budget

This weekend, my two littlest ones will celebrate their first birthday. As many of you probably know, birthday parties tend…

What You Want For Mother’s Day: From Free To $3,000

By Heather Novak I was in an awesome store called Lifestyles in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana.  It has something for everyone…

Mommy 101: Tips For Easter Savings – Breakfast, Baskets, Hunts and More

The Mommy 101 posts are part of an occasional series in areas where we feel knowledgeable. Each mom brings her…

Call Me Cheap… But It Hurts To Pay Full Price

  Frugal, deal-seeker… or just plain cheap. I love saving money. I will be the first one to admit that…

Why You Should Use A Credit Card For Everything

Maybe it’s the years of sales training instilled in me, or maybe it’s actually a smart idea. Either way, I make…

Five Things To Do With Your Tax Return

  As parents, we have the honor of claiming our children as dependents on our tax returns. Growing up, I know…

Mommy 101: How To Get Things For Free

The Mommy 101 posts are part of an occasional series in areas where we feel knowledgeable. Each mom brings her…

Thursday Three: Indulgences You Can Make Yourself

Everyone loves to spoil themself from time to time. There’s no harm in that. But if you feel like spoiling…

Mommy 101: Buying Secondhand

The Mommy 101 posts are part of an occasional series in areas where we feel knowledgeable. Each mom brings her…