We completely understand the struggle of planning and executing a fun kid's birthday party on a budget. Thankfully, limited funds do not have to mean limited fun! There are lots of ways to cut back on cost, while still providing… read more
Selena Garrison
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Preparing Your Will
I was 25 years old when I had my first baby, who is now sitting next to me working on kindergarten math problems while my toddler sleeps. Prior to having kids, I never fully understood the absolute joy and crushing… read more
Money Saving Apps at Your Fingertips
We use our smartphones all the time. Like it or not, from connecting to scheduling to entertaining to capturing all the important moments, they seem to be here to stay. And since they are always at our fingertips, we might… read more
Get Extra Money For The Holidays by Turning Trash Into Treasure
It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees and sparkly decorations are filling up the display windows of every store (even though November just started), and you’re trying to figure out how on earth Santa is going to pay for… read more
How Do You Decide Between Buying vs. Renting?
In today’s world, we have the option to rent just about anything. From homes to cars to clothes and accessories, we have endless options. But when is it best to buy? And is renting ever the better option? Let's discover… read more
For What It’s Worth: What Should You Hold On To?
I was standing with a friend of mine sipping coffee as she was rummaging through some yard sale finds. As she picked up a cool, retro lampshade, I asked her why she had bought it. It wasn’t really her style… read more
Update Your Kid’s Room On A Small Budget
While that adorable farm animal theme may have been just perfect for your newborn, it is quite possible that your 6-year-old is more into super heroes now than cuddly sheep. If you are ready to update your kiddo’s space but… read more
Financial Downsizing: Thinking Outside the Box
Over the past few years, my husband and I have been in a gradual financial downsizing process, necessitated by our desire for me to be home with our kids. When our first baby was about 10 months old, I started… read more
How To Time Your Purchases Perfectly!
If you are anything like me, you LOVE a good deal. Luckily for me (and you), we have access to lots of information on the best time to make purchases right at our fingertips. With a little bit of research,… read more
Your Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist
It’s often easy to forget about the little things we should be doing around the house to keep it in tip-top shape. Time passes by pretty quickly and before you know it, another year has come and gone and your… read more
