Disneyland splurges can really add a certain magic to your vacation. From tiny sweets to full-blown boutique make-overs, there’s a Disneyland splurge for kids of all ages (and every budget)! With four kids in our family we don’t tend to go “all out” but it certainly adds joy to our trip to surprise the kids […]
Top Tips for Budgeting for Back to School
Budgeting for back to school? Yeah, aren’t we all! I have a first grader this year, which means he’ll now need a backpack. And I also have two new high schoolers this year! Both have had the same backpacks since third grade (wow!) and need upgrades. And of course the added expenses of new shoes, […]
50+ Cheap and Free Summer Staycation Ideas for Kids
Kids home for the summer? If you’re looking for free summer ideas to do with the kids, check out these fun ideas to keep them occupied, entertained and help you avoid the dreaded, “I’m BORED, Mom!” These are summer staycation ideas that I’ve used with my kids and they love and remember! Sometimes it’s just […]
5 Things I Do When Budgeting Money Makes Me Cranky
Okay I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but constantly budgeting my money makes me cranky! With 4 kids and a limited budget, there’s not always a lot of wiggle-room when it comes to “fun money”. Yes, I’m always putting money in the savings account for our retirement and there’s a little bit going into the […]
Can’t Afford a Trip? 7 Ways to Take a Family Vacation on a Budget
Taking a Family Vacation on a Budget For a majority of families, what stops them from the family vacation of their dreams is their wallets. They think they can’t afford a vacation. I think they’re wrong. Even as a family on a tight budget, we’ve found that there are many ways to make a vacation happen. […]
10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries and Still Eat Healthy
Grocery shopping doesn’t have to bust your wallet. You can still eat healthy and save money on groceries. Some will tell you that you’ll need to use coupons to save cash (not true!) Or the hype that tells you organic and healthy foods are so much more expensive. That’s certainly not true either! With 6 […]