Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
I realize we are just a tiny bit early to be talking about Christmas. BUT, it will be here before you know it, and when you are doing personalized gifts, it sometimes takes a bit longer. [bctt tweet=”I think that photo gifts really are the both my favorite gifts to give and to receive”] I […] Read more…
OK, now that Halloween is past, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for the upcoming holidays. This is something I’ve purchased for my own family and it was a big hit. That doesn’t happen all that often, but in this case, my sons both liked theirs enough that I had to go out and […] Read more…
I have seen SO many posts over the years about saving money by making your own laundry soap. I think it’s a good idea, in theory. However, I learned a tough lesson about this more than 25 years ago. My mother-in-law found some laundry soap that was on a “great sale” and she gave me […] Read more…
America has a huge love affair with magazines. There are thousands of magazines created every month for everything from knitting to golf and every other hobby or interest imaginable. Most people have at least 5 to 7 magazine subscriptions every month. Makes me crazy because it’s such a waste. Probably millions of pages of print, […] Read more…
One thing I love about digital scrapbooking is that you aren’t necessarily married to a page size. I typically like to design my pages in 12 X 12, but I don’t necessarily like storing the 12 X 12 albums. They take up a LOT of space and are kind of awkward to store because they […] Read more…
Today we have a guest poster from DealSpotr.com. I’ve long wanted to do a couponing guest post because it’s the one financial strategy where I have no expertise. But Jason is a pro at it, so I’ve asked him to share some of his couponing magic with my readers. Jason Feller is […] Read more…
I’m going to clue you in on the biggest mistake many women make in their financial lives. They depend on other people – typically their husbands or partners, but sometimes their parents also, to keep them financially safe. We can’t help it – we are trusting people, and we like the thought that someone else […] Read more…
Here is some good common sense advice that was passed onto me years ago by an attorney I know. With all of the security breaches we’ve been having lately, this is some excellent advice to do whatever you can to prevent identity theft and to limit the amount of damage if it does happen […] Read more…
OK, first of all, I should probably explain what a debt snowball is and how it works. They are fairly easy to set up and use, and they are very powerful. It’s even easier since I’ve found a great FREE resource that will help you create your own Debt Snowball. What IS a Debt Snowball? […] Read more…
I LOVE books. I mean, I really LOVE books. Before I discovered the interwebs and all the temptations therein, I used to read 3 or more books per week. These days, I don’t read as much, but I still squeeze it in as often as I can. Because I’m thrifty (or cheap – that […] Read more…
I am just about the only woman I know who does not have a membership at Costco or Sam’s or any other of the big box stores. It’s hard sometimes when I hear my friends singing the praises of the latest tasty item they’ve found there, or I see what terrific deals they find. I’d […] Read more…
I found a post on one of my social media sites that really got me thinking. This lady was declaring a 90-day spending moratorium because she realized she had created some real debt issues for her family. It wasn’t the fact that she was sharing this that got me thinking. It was the response to […] Read more…
I’m writing this on my bill paying day, so it got me thinking. Paying bills is an important part of our financial lives, maybe one of the most important parts, so I’m wondering what is your bill paying strategy? – Do you pay your bills right when they hit your mailbox? – Do you have […] Read more…
As the owner of four cats and a dog, I have paid out my share of vet bills. Maybe even more than my share. Last year, our St. Bernard – Joe got out of the yard, got hit by a car, and ended up with a broken leg that cost us about $800. It really […] Read more…
Chellie Campbell is one of my secret weapons when it comes to earning more money. I’ve been getting her newsletter for about five years now and I always come away with new ideas. Her concept is that there are three basic money types – sharks, tuna, and dolphins. You don’t want to be a shark […] Read more…