Category: Money

How We're Coping with Downsizing

How We're Coping with Downsizing

It’s rough when you stay at home and you find out your spouse has been laid off. A real shock to the system, even if you do earn a decent amount at home, as I do. After all, I don’t earn enough to support my family solo. Having my...

13 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

13 Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store

In light of yesterday’s post on the economy and rising food prices, I thought I would share ways I save money at the grocery store. Don’t shop hungry. Some of the oldest food shopping advice, and some of the best. Plan ahead. The more you know about the meals...

Keeping Your Holiday Celebrations Budget-Friendly

Keeping Your Holiday Celebrations Budget-Friendly

The holiday season gets expensive, often even if you don’t count in the cost of presents. There are the entertaining and decorating expenses, and depending on your family’s traditions, you may not feel like you can avoid them and still enjoy your holidays. Or can you? Here are some...

Keeping Christmas Spending Under Control

Keeping Christmas Spending Under Control

Christmas is an expensive time of year for many people. There are just so many things most parents want to get for their kids… or at least that’s how it works for my husband and I. This year I think I’ve come up with a way to help ensure...

Dare Yourself to Save Money

Dare Yourself to Save Money

The budget is one of the big challenges for stay at home moms. In many places it is really tough living on a single budget, and money is one of the biggest obstacles for people who want to stay at home but don’t think they can. But if you...