Last week, I talked about cutting down on kids costs by simplifying kids parties and wardrobes. Today, I’m going to share three more ways to simplify. It won’t be easy, but I’ve found that the more I simplified areas in my life (from the kitchen to my daughter’s bedroom), the more time and money I […]
We’re in the market for some new patio furniture, so we thought now was the right time to go shopping. After all, it’s the end of the summer season, and retailers are looking to get rid of their inventory before the fall. A major furniture company was even advertising 50 percent off all outdoor furniture. […]
“Can you stop by Target on your way home and pick up Tristan’s prescription?” read the text message. My automatic response was simply to confirm I’d retrieve our son’s medication as instructed, but further thought caused my forehead to scrunch in confusion. We’ve always gotten our prescription drugs at the Walmart pharmacy, since we’re there […]
The only thing that many personal finance writers hate more than buying a car with a loan? Leasing a car. However, there are times when it might make sense for you to lease. This is especially true if your alternative is to buy a car with a 72-month loan. Swapalease performed a study to determine […]
I never intended to make a side income from reselling used items. About three years ago, I stumbled upon YardSaleMommy.com (the site is up but hasn’t been updated since 2012). The lady behind this blog bought kid’s items at garage sales, used them, and then sold them for a profit. I didn’t have any children […]
I know exactly when my daughter made the official transition from little girl to pre-teen. It was the day she declared she was cleaning her room, then emerged several hours later asking for assistance in removing all the “kid’s stuff.” In a giant pile in the middle of her room was the puppy poster that […]
