10 Tips for Planning an Inexpensive Wedding


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If you recently got engaged or know someone who did then you may want to share these 10 Tips for Planning an Inexpensive Wedding with them.  Love is in the Air :-)  Valentine's Day is a very popular day for engagements so I thought we should talk about planning a budget savvy wedding. Create a … [Read more...]



Free Websites for Kids :: Frugal Summertime Fun


This summer when it gets hot out or when we need some down time we like to let our kids play computer games. These are some great educational resources to use. KidsTurnCentral.com - Crafts, Snacks, Games and More Starfall – Starfall is a free website to teach children to read with phonics. … [Read more...]



Friday Funny


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I thought it would be fun to bring you a Friday Funny each week. I don't know about you but at the end of the week I can often use a good laugh :-) I thought this one was funny! I am a HUGE Seinfeld fan so I LOVE this one! Be sure to “PIN” this funny so you can enjoy the laugh when you need … [Read more...]



Saving on Cleaning Products :: Make Your Own


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A great way to save money and the Earth is to make your own cleaning products. You can really stretch your budget by making your own with simple household ingredients. Check out these great DYI posts on how to make your own cleaning products and save big! How to make your own dryer sheets How … [Read more...]



How to Create a Family Budget to get on Track with your Spending


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Do you have a family budget? If not as you enter 2012 we urge you to create one. It can be a very eye opening experience! We realized that we were wasting our money on dining out and entertainment when we created it ours. It holds us accountable for our spending but doesn't limit or restrict us. It … [Read more...]



How To Create Meaningful Christmas Traditions


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When I became a Mom I decided that I wanted to create meaningful Christmas traditions for Peyton.  My husband and I sat down and brainstormed ideas and he wasn't really a lot of help (bless his heart).  So instead I turned to my experiences, girlfriends and other resources.  When I was waiting … [Read more...]



Marriage and Money Management :: 5 Tips for Newlyweds


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Getting married and managing money can be one of the toughest parts of the process. When two people combine money and how they manage it that can be difficult. When Tim and I married our Reverend counseled us on money management and we can honestly say that because of it we entered our marriage with … [Read more...]



Party Planning Tips from Stockpiling Moms


Shelley and I love to host parties for our friends and family. However party planning can be expensive. We have some tips and tricks to share with you on how to save big on party planning! Tip - Create a party box. We pick up decorations after each holiday when they are at rock bottom an place … [Read more...]