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Six

January 9, 2012

My baby turns six today. I know six isn’t a baby, but he will always be my baby since he’s my youngest child. That doesn’t mean I ‘baby’ him–instead I know he will be the last to go through any phase of life, and I try to step back and cherish the moments he reaches [...]

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Shop and Save (or pay off debt!) with Upromise

December 23, 2011

The holiday shopping season is coming to a close, but it’s not to late to end 2011 with a smart financial move. Signing up for Upromise is a simple step to take to start saving more money on everyday purchases you already make like groceries, entertainment, and of course gifts. Many people think of Upromise [...]

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The lost $25,000 and Kidworth

December 14, 2011

Over the last few months I have been working behind the scenes as Kidworth‘s social media manager, and now that we’ve launched I wanted to share info with you about their awesome free service. With the holidays literally right around the corner I couldn’t think of a better time to introduce you to their innovative [...]

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Playing Santa

December 9, 2011

Yesterday we happened on an amazing deal at Target as part of their three day sale that allowed us to get what the kids wanted and stick to our budget. Target constantly offers gift cards with purchases. They usually have some specific instructions on how to earn them, or in the case of larger ticket items [...]

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14 years

December 8, 2011

14 years ago I became a mother. 14 years ago my son was born. Today we celebrate Nathan’s 14th birthday, and I try not to cry knowing in only a few short years he’ll be off on his own, and in a few short weeks or months he’ll be taller than me. (he already up [...]

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Tracking your Teen’s Spending: Bill My Parents

December 1, 2011

Teens and smart spending don’t always go together, but having a nearly 14 year old in my house means I’m learning fast. One of the most important aspects of teaching your teen smart spending habits is allowing them some freedom while monitoring their spending and saving habits. It’s during these key years that your kids will [...]

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The Sweet Spot: Mom Monday

November 21, 2011

Today is Mom Monday, a day when I talk about my life as a mom. The Centsible Life is a blog about money & motherhood so it’s only fitting that I share my thoughts on mothering. At times in our parenting journey we hit the sweet spot. That moment when you can breathe in deeply knowing [...]

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Neighborhood Toy Store Day

November 3, 2011

I am always on the lookout for innovative and fun toys that my kids will use over and over again. I look for toys that transcend age, that engage, and that (of course) keep them busy. With the holidays and their birthdays all smooshed together I have a lot of toy buying to do in [...]

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Bill My Parents: Helping teens learn smart spending

October 25, 2011

I often regret not learning more about personal finance and frugality when I was younger. While my husband and I lived through lean times in our early marriage, the frugality I practiced was not a passion, it was a survival mechanism. As we earned more (and added to our brood) our expenses grew as well, [...]

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Milestones

October 10, 2011

Today is Mom Monday, a day when I talk about my life as a mom. The Centsible Life is a blog about money & motherhood so it’s only fitting that I share my thoughts on mothering. This weekend we marked two major milestones for our littlest guy. Aidan, who is five, lost his first tooth! [...]

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