Having separate bank accounts is pretty trendy at the moment, especially among millennials. Many of them seem to be ditching the traditional route of having joint checking accounts and opting instead to keep their finances separate. But is this really a good idea? While there are many arguments for it, my opinion is that couples are […]
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50 Items To Always Keep In Your Pantry So You Can Spontaneously Make Any Recipe
Have you ever found a recipe that you wanted to make right away but you were missing one or two necessary ingredients? Who wants to go to the store for just one ingredient? There are certain items I like to keep in my pantry that are very common staples in many recipes. This way, when I spontaneously come across a recipe I want to make, I often already have the ingredients on hand!
Perfect Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas For Christmas 2019
Sometimes it can be difficult to think of what gift to get someone, especially when you’re on a budget. Let me help you by sharing 15 items for the home that my husband and I love!
How to Teach Kids About Money Management
I’ll never forget my nephew once asking my sister, “Why don’t you just go get a gift card to buy [whatever the item was] so you don’t need any money.” Aha! As if you can just pull a gift card off the shelf and use it with no questions asked. The ignorance is adorable 🙂 […]
10 Ways To Save Money This Christmas 2019
Christmas can often be a time of stress, overwhelm, worry and when we spend a lot more money than we ever planned. All of these characteristics is often due to last minute Christmas shopping and not even having a plan for Christmas shopping before it arrives. This has been my story for so many years. But I don’t believe it has to be this way!
Take Back Your Life – Why You Should Meal Plan + A Quick How-To
I never used to meal plan, but since I started a couple of years ago, it has been a total game changer for me! Meal planning simply means planning out all of your meals in advance. It can be a week, two weeks, or even longer in advance. It can also mean prepping meals to freeze so you can cook them far down the line. Here is how meal planning helps me: