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4 Healthy and Inexpensive Summer Recipes

On July 8, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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When you’ve got kids home from school and you’re stuck trying to feed what feels like bottomless pits, you might be tempted with the sugary snacks or even just tossing a bag of chips at the kids. This may seem…

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How to Fast Track Your Vacation Planning

On May 27, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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It may not feel like it, but summer’s coming up...and fast. This means that, if you’re a person who vacations, you should absolutely be planning it or at least thinking about what you’d like to do during your trip. Don’t…

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How to Get Out of That Winter Slump in Time for Spring

On April 29, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the grass is getting greener once again. Spring is on the horizon, but you might not be feeling like it. If you’ve had a particularly long or dull winter (haven't we all?), you…

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How to Prepare for Baby on a Budget

On March 18, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Welcoming a little one to your family can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for parents. In addition to wondering whether you’ll be a great mom, you might also be concerned about how that little bundle of joy will…

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Have an (Almost) No-Spend Valentines Day

On January 28, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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If you’re used to celebrating Valentine’s Day in a big way, it can be nice to take a step back and have a low-key V-day with your love, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or unromantic. In…

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Frugal Holiday Traditions to Start This Year

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Frugal Holiday Traditions You Should Start This Year

On December 5, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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Everyone loves the consistency of family traditions from year to year, but what happens when those traditions threaten to exceed your holiday budget? In my opinion – that means it’s time to start new ones. Give one of these frugal…

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How to Make the Last 31 Days Successful

On November 29, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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As the end of the year approaches, it can be easy to get caught up in thinking that you can push things off until January, but this mindset can be toxic for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your finances.…

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Simple Hacks to Avoid Overspending around the Holidays

On November 21, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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It’s easy to overspend around the holidays. I know that when I’m armed with wishlists from kids and family members, I have a hard time avoiding the shopping frenzy that seems to take place every time I leave the house.…

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Simple Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season

On November 7, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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Slammed with advertisements, wants from kids, and general holiday cheer puts the pressure on to spend more, more, more every year. While most people do have to spend money at the holidays, there are many simple ways to save money…

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Financial and Personal Planning Documents Every Family Should Have

On October 24, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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Once you start a family, you want nothing more than to protect everyone in it. Ironically, one of the best ways to protect our family is by planning for the worst, and over half of American parents don’t even have…

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Why You Should Consider Your Holiday Budget Now

On October 10, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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I don’t know about you, but the holiday season always seems to catch me off guard. I mean, it was only a month ago that we were preparing for back-to-school season and now we are heading into the end of…

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How to Plan Ahead for Camp

On September 23, 2019
By Sarah Brumley
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We sent our kids to camp this summer. It wasn’t planned, but in lieu of a vacation we couldn’t take due to medical reasons, it made good sense for everyone to have a break. So, while we didn’t necessarily plan…

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