Five kids and nearly eight years under my belt, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to save money on clothes and what are the best jeans for kids! Again and again, I find myself coming back to the jeans from The Children’s Place which are reasonably priced (especially when you can [...]
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January Sales: How to Save Money, Score Deals
The holiday shopping season may have just ended, but January is actually a great time of year to get shopping deals and to find sales if you’re on a budget. Whether you plan to shop online or hit the stores, there are products that are best to buy in January to save money, including furniture [...]
How to Save in the New Year: Tips and Tricks
It’s that time of the year again…time for New Year’s resolutions! One thing I’m trying to do in 2013 is find new ways to save some money, especially after buying all those holiday gifts. In this video I talk about some strategies I’m planning to try in the new year. Here are my tips on [...]
How to Save on Holiday Entertaining
To me, the holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re hosting a party or doing any entertaining, it can also expensive, even if it’s just close family and friends. One thing here, one thing there, it adds up and especially since you are spending money on gifts too, [...]
How to Grocery Shop to Save Time and Money
I don’t know about you, but I find shopping for groceries to be a very stressful endeavor a lot of the time! I’m trying to be more organized about this whole process, especially since I’m buying food for a family of seven! Watch this video for my new strategy to save time and money — [...]
Holiday Shopping Deals for Parents
Thanksgiving is upon us, which also means the start of the holiday shopping season! Check out my guide to Black Friday deals especially for parents, with all the info you need on Black Friday sales and discounts at Walmart, Target, Toys ‘R Us and more. I won’t be heading to the stores on Thanksgiving night [...]
Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Save on the Big Meal
Thanksgiving dinner is one of my absolute favorite meals of the year. From the turkey to the mashed potatoes to the stuffing…I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! But the costs can really add up, especially when you’re shopping for a big extended family like I am. In this video I share four ways I’m [...]
‘Upcycle’ Old Items Into Toys and Holiday Gifts!
Recently I heard about this cool e-Book called “Uppity Owl Upcycles a Brooch” by children’s book author Monica Blas. It’s about a crafty owl that lives by a pond and learns to “upcyle.” What’s upcycling? I was asking myself the same thing! It’s finding new uses for old things you have just kicking around. I think [...]
How to Save on Kids’ Birthday Parties
With five kids, it seems like it’s always someone’s birthday at our house! Birthday parties can get expensive, so watch this video for some of my strategies to save money when party-planning. My tips for saving on parties include limiting the number of guests, making your own birthday cake and decorations and having the party [...]
Halloween Costumes: Cheap and Easy Ideas
With five little trick-or-treaters on my hands, I’m always looking to save money on Halloween costumes! This year I’m doing two things to try to save. One, this is really embarrassing but I’m actually trying to get the kids excited about last year’s costumes. Why not? Marielle (almost 2) seems thrilled with the notion of [...]
