My kids are spoiled with choices. Our cupboards at home overflow with Costco sized snack options, a generously packed fridge, and a selection of fruits to munch on. If we run out of something, I simply hop in my mini-van and run to the store. Shopping at the local Hyvee, with … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Made Easy with eMeals and Sign Up with a Discount Code
Use the Code Cyber35 to receive 35% off of your eMeals Subscription. I believe in meal planning - I even scheduled a time on my Outlook Calendar every week to plan. It's a great idea in theory because it saves me the headache of searching for something to make each night and … [Read more...]
Swipe No More: Saying Goodbye to Debt
I remember turning 18, graduating from high school, and dating an "older" guy the summer before I went to college. This will date me a bit, but debit cards were fairly new at the time and he used his like crazy. I recall thinking debit cards seemed so incredible. With a card and … [Read more...]
The Challenge: Stay Connected (& Entertained!) and Save Money
My husband, Tim, and I share a love of movies. When we were dating, we'd often run to the video store (gosh, that sounds so antiquated now) and rent movies. Without fail, one of us would forget to return our rental and we watched our late fees stack up. We immediately started a … [Read more...]
How I Became a Cloth Diaper Convert
I used to visit the grocery store and think a little about budget, but mostly considered convenience and taste. I tried to be wise with my money, but consistently splurged. A Washingtonian, I've recycled most of my life, but didn't explore many more "green" ways of living. My … [Read more...]