I'm a suburban mom. I steer clear of the city — the traffic, the parking fees, the chaos — it's just not my thing. This week? I'm making an exception. Repeatedly.
You see, there's this little thing going on called the Super Bowl. And, it's in my city!
Indianapolis is a flurry of activity surrounding the Super Bowl, with fun things to do every day. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] Money Saving Ideas
I'm a suburban mom. I steer clear of the city — the traffic, the parking fees, the chaos — it's just not my thing. This week? I'm making an exception. Repeatedly.
You see, there's this little thing going on called the Super Bowl. And, it's in my city!
Indianapolis is a flurry of activity surrounding the Super Bowl, with fun things to do every day. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] 
The library is one of my favorite ways to save money on books. I’ve been to my library several times already this year, and we visit at least weekly all summer long. It’s a great way to keep up on my reading, without spending a fortune. And, it’s not just about the books! Sure, the [...]
Household chores are a pretty even split around here. I do the laundry. He does the ironing. I cook. He does dishes. Truly, he’s better at cleaning than I am. I’m not even allowed to dust. So, it should come as no surprise that he helps out…
A lot of people think frugal living is all about extreme couponing or shopping strategies, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about the daily habits that add up to big savings every year. It’s about living frugally every day. In be…
I am an avid reader. Fiction, non-fiction, chick lit, YA — I devour it all, on a daily basis. I’ve been called a bookworm for as long as I can remember, but I’ve been living frugal for nearly as long! [Continue reading on Babble.com...]
Every time I share coupon tips for beginners or discuss extreme couponing strategies, someone always tells me coupons are just too much trouble. And, I get it. I do. But, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing — you can save money at the groc…
While out and about today, I stopped at my old favorite grocery store, which I have abandoned in favor of one built in my neighborhood. I got out of there for less than half what I usually spend. Maybe I bought a little less than usual. Maybe I hit a few really good sales. But, [...]
A regular family night is important to us — to step back from the everyday, enjoy spending time together, and create lasting memories for our girls. Last year, we scheduled a monthly excursion, paid for primarily through family memberships, gifts, an…
We try to go through our budget regularly, but as time goes on it’s easy for it to become just as much of a mess as the rest of my house. The hubby gets lax about packing a lunch. I get caught up in shopping momentum through the holidays and righ…
I go through phases with our finances. I often find that a cash budget helps keep me under budget — especially at the grocery store. I can physically see how much money is left to spend each week. Plus, I truly believe that using cash is the best…
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