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2021 Financial Goals

My 2021 financial goals aren't really complicated.  I only have a few main things I'd like to focus on as far as paying off and saving up for. DEBT This is what I'll be working towards to pay off or pay down.  These are not our only expenses or View Post

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Broke In January? Get Your Budget Back on Track

Broke in January?  January can be a tough month to get through.  It's after the holidays, and maybe you spent too much money.  If you're like me, you may only get paid once a month.  I work in a school and get paid when we get out for the holidays, View Post

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How to Blog Without Going Broke

How to blog without going broke? Blogging expenses was an area of my finances that I seriously had to revisit this year.  Paying down medical expenses from my heart surgery became a top priority for our family finances, and my blogging slowed down View Post

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How to Find Discontinued Makeup and Other Items

How to find discontinued makeup and other items when something you really love is no longer sold can be a real struggle!  I swear, this is the story of my life lately.  I find a product, fall in love with it, and then it seems to get yanked from the View Post

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How to Get Free Diapers for Your Baby

On average, a newborn goes through approximately 10 diapers a day. When you multiply this number by two or three years, it adds up to hundreds (even thousands) of dollars worth of diapers per child. That being said, I have good news! There are View Post

Creative Ways to Save Money in Your Garden

Having a garden does not have to be expensive. Many people laugh that is it the most expensive and time consuming way to save a few dollars but it can be affordable and rewarding with a little time and planning. Help your garden thrive this year with View Post

3 Ways to Make Money from Junk You No Longer Use

If you’re looking to earn a little extra cash, you might consider looking around your home for things you no longer use that might still have some life and value left in them. Are there clothes you’ll never wear again or exercise equipment you View Post

Worst Things to Buy at the Dollar Store

Yes, there are scads of great bargains at the Dollar Store.  If you’re trying to be frugal, a bargain is a bargain, right?  On the other hand, there are several products you should probably cross off your list. Here are a few of them to consider and View Post

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