Back to school is here and with it a flurry of shopping, lists that need to be checked off, and a small mountain of school supplies to be purchased. It’s an expensive time of year for families. Even with careful planning for necessary school purchases like school uniforms, new backpacks, or shoes for their growing […]
Fall Boots For Under $35
Boot season is almost here! I know it’s silly, but I love boots. I’m a late covert to boots (I only bought my first pair 3 years ago!), but now I can’t wait to wear them each fall. But no matter my love of all things boots, they can be pricey. While I think it’s worthwhile […]
Fall Scarves For $20 Or Less
It’s nearly fall which means it’s time for fall clothes! One of the easiest ways to layer up and add some fun to your wardrobe is fall scarves. They are affordable, can take an outfit from blah to chic, and they don’t cost a lot. Even better? We’ve gathered up 20 scarves for less than $20! […]
3 Simple Steps To Turn Your Tablet Into Cash
Back to school is here (or nearly here) for many kids around the US, and parents everywhere are overwhelmed with the costs of back to school supplies. It used to be that kids had to lug around heavy, expensive, and sometimes outdated textbooks. Today, schools are turning to tablets to solve this problem, using e-textbooks […]
Is Amazon Prime Worth The Cost?
Is Amazon Prime worth the cost? Amazon Prime is $99 per year and people often wonder if it is worth it’s price tag. Personally I was unsure, so we tested out Amazon Prime to see if we found the service valuable. While the $99 per year fee is nothing to scoff at we found that […]
5 Ways To Save The Most On Baby Gear
Thank you Chicco Shop for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Chicco Shop, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. This is part two in a series about saving money on baby essentials. Today we’re going to tackle how to save the most on baby gear. Part One of our series is […]
15 Essential Baby Items with Chicco
Thank you Chicco Shop for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Chicco Shop, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Since many readers are entering or in the ‘baby’ phase of life I’m thrilled to share that I’ll partnering with Chicco to share some great money-saving ideas for new […]
12 Spring Picks from Banana Republic on sale
I’m a huge fan of Banana Republic clothing. While they have a bit of a higher price point than some other mass retailers I find their clothes not only hold up well to my abuse (seriously, I can stain and wrinkle everything), but they also have classic silhouettes that don’t really go out of style. […]
Gifts to Inspire Creativity in Kids for Under $20
Do you have a mini-Michelangelo on your hands? Is your little person a Picasso in the making? Or do you just want your kids to know how to be creative? While they may not be an artist when they grow up most kids aren’t getting enough creativity in their day-to-day play or at school, so […]
12 Great Books to Give for the Holidays
We LOVE books, and can often be found reading in all kinds of odd configurations. I have been known to have to tell one of the kids to put down their books and go to bed! One thing we always gift at the holidays are books both to family members and friends. Books are such […]