Here are my best money saving tips for families and anyone trying to live a rich life on a budget.
I have a secret weapon for saving money – one that makes my money disappear into a savings account before I ever have a chance to spend it! The key is to automate your savings and I’ll show you how to do it in this post with a free online savings account. How to Automate…
Ideas for free things to do with kids at home and outside to beat boredom! Sometiems kids get bored and need ideas for things to do at home. Here are thirteen ideas for having fun as a family that don’t involve money or going somewhere inside. As you can tell from the pictures, we have…
Here is my master list of resources I use to help us live a rich life on a budget! Saving on Everyday Expenses DOSH – Dosh might be the easiest way to get cash back on purchases you’d make anyway. Learn more about Dosh here! Shell Fuel Rewards – the super-easy way I save $0.06…
You might be wondering is Costco membership worth it? Well I finally joined Costco last year and I have been wondering just how much I’m saving on the stuff I’d buy anyway, and if that savings justifies the annual membership fee. The Costco membership fee starts at $60, so it is a significant amount to…
I am a big fan of buying preloved clothes from online consignment shops because of their huge selection and great prices. In fact, I get most of my family’s clothing from secondhand stores, and mostly online. I’m sharing my four favorite sites for quality preloved clothes, all of which I have purchased from on many…
I love earning cash back on purchases I’d make anyway – like gas, groceries, and clothes. The Dosh app (this is my referral link) is the EASIEST way I’ve found yet to get cash back. You download the app, link a credit card, and start saving! I’ve mostly earned cash back for in-store purchases…
A quick guide for how to get a discounted Blue Cross Blue Shield gym membership and many more benefits from their BLUE365 program! Do you have Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance? If so, you may be able to get significant savings on gym memberships through a Blue Cross Blue Shield fitness program! About a…
Wouldn’t you love to learn how to simplify Christmas? I would love to spend the holidays enjoying time with loved ones and slowing down, as opposed to running around in high gear like a madwoman. For the past few years, I have tried to consciously simplify the holidays. This has helped my family do the following: Decide…
I am a huge fan of the North Carolina State Fair and have taken my daughter every year since she was two years old! While the fair is loads of fun, it can also get expensive – especially when you are visiting as a family. Here are some basics on the fair and my tips for…
I’m checking in with my October update on my 2018 Debt Challenge – you can read all about the challenge in this post! I am trying to celebrate the fact that I made SOME progress paying down debt, even though it wasn’t as much as I had planned. The big impact on my budget this…