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How to budget with a yellow columnar sheet

June 6 BY:Renee

Yellow column pad for personal budget

How do you use a yellow financial pad for your budget? When I started actively planning our budgets, I wanted something that wasn’t necessarily on the computer, something I could physically stick under my husband’s nose and get him to look at and review. Some people recommend a legal pad, but I'm an Excel junkie...

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10 Things to Include in your June Budget

June 1 BY:Renee

Hand with pen on budget

Summer is just about here! Living in the Pacific Northwest, we’re always excited when summer rolls around. Though the joke is that summer weather doesn’t really start until July 5th. This weekend we’ll have our check-in where we agree on our June budget, and I’ve got a few summer-specific events and situations that we will...

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Mistakes at the grocery store that cost you money

May 24 BY:Renee

Woman with receipt. Grocery mistakes kill your food budget

There's more to cutting your grocery bill than using coupons. You may not realize it, but some common mistakes at the grocery store could be torpedoing your food budget. Knowing some of the potential pitfalls can help you avoid them, and cut your grocery bill significantly. Read on for eleven common mistakes people are making,...

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8 Affordable Gifts for Mom that she'll LOVE

May 20 BY:Renee

Pink gift box

Wondering what gift you can get your mom that a) she will like, and b) won’t break your budget? I’ve got 8 ideas for you, all tested and proven to make Mom happy, leave you feeling good about what you gave her, and don’t cost an arm and a leg.

9 no-candy Easter basket fillers

April 23 BY:Renee

Easter Basket Ideas

Easter baskets don't have to be filled with 100% candy. There are a ton of options for fun and crafty little items. Check out this kid-approved list.

5 Ways a Cash Budget Makes you Feel Better

April 16 BY:Renee

5 Ways Cash Budgets Make Life Better

Before my husband and I got on the same page about our money, there were times I couldn’t sleep because I was worrying. I was stressed out and grouchy because I felt like I couldn’t relax, because one of those figurative spinning plates would drop if I wasn’t 100% on top of things. I didn’t...

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8 Great Staycation Activities for Families

March 26 BY:Renee

Child having fun in pool on staycation

If your current financial goals make an out-of-town family vacation out of the question, you’re probably wondering what to do on a staycation. Have no fear friends, I’ve come up with some budget-friendly staycation ideas - and they’re all are cheap or free.

Homemade Warm Meals on the Road

March 25 BY:Renee

Sandwich. Drovers can eat hot homemade dinner

Driving during mealtimes doesn't have to mean the expense of drive through meals or monotonous cold sandwiches. Packing delicious, healthy and budget-friendly hot meals that you can eat on the road is easier than you think!

How to Organize a Tiny Bathroom

January 29 BY:Renee

Organizational Tray for Small Bathroom

When you don’t have the space or the funds for a dream bathroom upgrade, and none of those TV organizers has magically appeared at your local home improvement stores to come and "makeover your bathroom" for you, you’ve got to get creative with what you do have and what you can afford.

Budget-Friendly Kitchen Organization

January 22 BY:Renee

Basket with Under Sink Storage

Want to organize your kitchen and not spend a fortune? I think we'd all like to be more organized, and to spend as little cash as possible to get it done. Don't get me wrong, if I had my dream kitchen and unlimited funds, I'd probably put a big dent in those organization stores. But...

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