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Does Christmas roll around and leave you scared and overwhelmed about the money you end up spending? For so long, I had such a love-hate relationship with this holiday. I loved all of the celebration but hated ending up in debt in January. Creating a realistic budget for Christmas now will make December so […]
Are you ready for the kids to go back to school? Yep, it’s time, right? Chances are they’re ready too even if they don’t want to admit it. Let’s get started on the right foot with some life saving back to school organization hacks! No. 1 – Printed Schedules Having a printed schedule to look […]
I get it. You really don’t want to get involved with those people. They are going to judge you and ask you to do stuff and you’re going to have to bake shit all of the time. But maybe not. You have tons of options for helping out at your kid’s school without being a […]
Does the idea of having weekend guests sound great but the reality makes you shake in your shoes? It can be pretty intimidating to think about feeding a bunch of people for several days. That’s why you need an easy meal plan for guests. My mom is an amazing hostess. Everyone loves to stay with […]
Do you feel like you’re overpaying for things? Or do you just need to find places to cut back? Great news!! You can learn how to save money on your bills and it’s going to be easier than you think. We’re going to focus on the money we spend on services every month, like TV, […]
Tweens, huh? Not only are they great at eye rolls and hair flips but they also have STRONG opinions on pretty much everything! I was kinda nervous when I decided to tackle my tween’s bathroom décor, but I took a deep breath (and possibly a sip of wine) and dove in. Setting Expectations Everyone’s […]
Every time I serve potato salad, I start out by saying, “It’s not Brandy’s, but it’s okay.” My friend, Brandy’s, potato salad has always been my gold standard! It’s sweet, creamy, tangy…all the good things. I’ve watched her make it dozens of times, but it’s so perfect that I would never try to replicate […]
Are you freaking out about your budget for back to school? Even though we know it’s coming, it usually hits like a ton of bricks. Last year, the average family spent a whopping $501 per child for supplies, clothes, shoes and electronics for #backtoschool! Planning and shopping smarter can help you spend less. Strategy […]
Are you obsessed with monogramming? Me too! I just love to add monograms to all of my stuff, my daughter’s stuff and possibly even my dog’s stuff. My husband gave me a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas so I could do all the things. Is he good or what? The Cricut is pretty […]
Do you feel like there’s just not enough time in the day? Well, I can’t add actual hours to your day but I can help you use your time more wisely. Let’s talk about how to use a planner effectively. I used to print out a Google calendar each week and write my to-do […]
