It’s officially the holiday season with Thanksgiving this week, and winter holidays just around the corner! This time of year is so busy, but also so amazing. We are busy with gift shopping and baking or cooking up our family favorites, but we also love to focus on giving back during the holiday season. Every step […]
Win $50 for the Holidays
How does $50 for the holidays sound?! Even better you get to choose where to spend it! Read on for details about our $50 giveaway. As a thank you for being loyal readers I’m offering up $50 this month and next month to one lucky email subscriber! All you need to do is sign up […]
Family Gaming and More with Wii U {Review}
If you’re still searching for that perfect holiday present-the Wii U is it. Fun for the whole family and a pricepoint (just under $300) that can’t be beat when it comes to all the features offered read more for why we’re recommending the Wii U. We have a house full of game lovers. We play […]
Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday is here! I shared deals over the weekend, some of which are still active, but I thought it best to include a Cyber Monday roundup for all my readers. While my focus is mainly on saving money, whether you are shopping for yourself or the holidays you’ll find amazing sales today. As always […]
The Best of Thanksgiving Weekend Sales
Whether you shopped in-stores on Thanksgiving, braved the crowds on Black Friday or prefer to online shop this Thanksgiving weekend there are lots of sales to be found. The best thing to keep in mind before you shop is to have a specific and detailed list of what you are buying and who will receive […]
Frugal and Fashionable Halloween Costumes for Mom
I love Halloween, but I know not everyone likes to get dressed up in crazy or silly costumes. I put together some frugal (but fashionable) looks for taking the kids trick or treating or going to the neighborhood Halloween party. Camo is hot this season, so why not use it to dress up like the […]
Festive Financial Literacy: 5 Money Lessons from the Holidays
The holiday season seems to be all about spending and giving, with little regard for savvy budgeting or smart financial planning. However, the holidays are also full of lessons about financial literacy. 1. Family is the most important thing. More than finding the perfect gift or making things ‘perfect’ this holiday season people really want […]
Happy Holidays Giveaway: $600 in Prizes!
Who needs some extra cash for the holidays? I’ve teamed up with KnowYourBank.com and other great personal finance sites to give away some holiday cheer! We are giving away a first place prize of $500 and other cash prizes as part of our happy holiday giveaway promotion. All you have to do is review your […]
Creating Holiday Family Traditions
Everybody seems to have them, holiday traditions that their family seem to follow. People like family traditions for many reasons, but probably the main reason why families love family traditions is that family traditions can create a sense of security in a world that for many seems uncertain, and they are especially important in the […]
Thanksgiving Heroes & Meals for the Holidays {Verizon FiOS}
Thanksgiving is only a few short days away, and I’ve been taking the time to write what I’m grateful for every day this month. One of the things I’m most grateful for is how quiet this holiday is for our family. We typically spend Thanksgiving with just the 6 of us, while every other year […]
