Earn, Save & Live Smart
You’re probably familiar with layaway plans at popular retailers, but have you ever heard of a vacation layaway plan? Genius! It sure beat racking up credit card debt for your family vacation. GetAwayToday.com, the #1 provider of discount Disneyland family vacations, now offers vacation layaway plans. Here’s how it works… Select your vacation package complete … Read more
When income enters the family bank account, it’s likely most of the money is delegated to the many expenses that go into maintaining a home and family. Keeping a close eye on where the money goes can mean the difference between living comfortably and struggling to make ends meet. Here are five different ways you … Read more
Couples argue about money more than anything else. Surprise, surprise. Put an end to the arguing by working together to establish a budget you both can live with. How to Stop Arguing About Money Write It Down When it comes to budgeting, there’s no magic formula. It’s simply a matter of putting your pen to … Read more
So you’ve decided to step up your game and focus on budgeting, saving money, and getting your finances in order? Good for you! It’s never too late to get started, and budgeting is not as hard as you might think. There are plenty of programs, mobile applications, and online tools that can help you become … Read more
I’m inspired to plant an organic herb container garden…fresh basil, rosemary and cilantro! Imagine the cooking possibilities!
Celebrating Mardi Gras? Pack-up these Cajun Firecracker Sandwiches and enjoy a parade or just get into the spirit with this festive fare! These sandwiches were a crazy creation that came about when we received many jars of pepper jelly for Christmas…thankfully, my family loves them, and we’ll easily use up all that pepper jelly before … Read more
“The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day.”* You could sit around and watch TV all day, or you can be productive and tackle an organization project or two! These projects may not sound like your idea of fun, but … Read more
The economy is shaky, and families are looking for ways to save, while still enjoying a good quality of life. Read on for some practical ways to maximize your available income, and to make every penny count. Budgeting Tips for Families Make a Grocery Budget Don’t just make a grocery budget, but stick to … Read more
Did you know that the average person has $2,000 of junk laying around? That means that you could be sitting on money that could help you pay bills, or just have some extra money. Now, even if some of your everyday items are broken, they are not worthless. You can easily earn some extra cash … Read more
The morning routine – brush teeth, shower, make-up, hair, breakfast. Repeat daily. Be honest, have you ever hit the snooze button one too many times, so you have to cut corners from your morning routine? What to do? What to do? Should you skip breakfast? “No,” says that little voice inside of your head. Should … Read more