Thanks to Healthtex for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Raise your hand if you like shopping. You can't see me but I'm not raising my hand - I'm not a huge fan of shopping, especially when I have kids with me. When I do go shopping (with or without kids) I try to get it done as quickly as possible. For this reason I like to stick with stores that can provide for my family's many needs at once. Walmart is one of the most popular places we shop that helps me save time, stress and … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Keep Family Travel on Budget
This article has been sponsored by Giving Assistant but all opinions are my own.As you are well aware my family loves to travel. I plan out family trips months and years before we actually go. Some of the trips I plan are hypothetical to see if we could actually afford it. Most are cemented into our plans and are definitely happening. Either way, when I'm planning our trips I try to get the best deals I can, save as much money as I can to keep our family travel within our budget. Here are a … [Read more...]
Saving Money Through Groupon Coupons
When you find something that you love, be it a place, a product or service, you want to shout it from the rooftops, right? I know I certainly do.I'm a huge fan of Groupon. I recently bought one for my husband and I to take a Segway Tour of Kansas City. I also found a great deal on a class for my husband to help improve his skills at work and will help him be more marketable in the future. The variety of Groupons available is so amazing.I also love Groupon for the fact that it helps me … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Save Money Using Duct Tape
Duct tape is one of those items that are completely essential to everyday living. If you don’t have a roll of duct tape lying around your house, you may want to consider grabbing a few rolls. I’ve noticed that duct tape has helped us to save money over the years.Check out these seven ways you can use duct tape to start saving money.#1. Lint RollerIf you have pets or go through lint rollers rather quickly, you might want to consider using duct tape. It’s considerably cheaper than the … [Read more...]
Great Savings on RO*TEL at Walmart – B3G1 Coupon
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JustAddRotel #CollectiveBiasExclusive Buy 3 get 1 free coupon alert! Download now, it expires April 6.Are you creating a big snacking spread for the Big Tournament? Looking for ways to spice up game day and save money at the same time? #JustAddRotel is the perfect way to spice up your favorite recipes. From guacamole to pot roast sliders, adding a can of RO*TEL makes a traditional … [Read more...]
Shoppers Paradise At #JBFKC Spring Sale
Get your credit card revved up and get ready to shop 'til you drop! The Just Between Friends Lee's Summit Spring Sale is happening NOW! Open from 10am - 7pm February 20-22 in the John Knox Pavilion in Lee's Summit, you will find everything you've ever wanted for your baby, kid and maternity needs.The deals are endless and you will find whatever it is you need, or want! There are toys, clothes, maternity clothes, boppies, strollers, car seats, bikes, movies, games, bedding, children's bedroom … [Read more...]
3 Budget Tools for the Budget Confused
Budget seems to be a dirty word for some people, but like it or not? Have a budget is a necessity in life. If you don’t tell your money where to go? You won’t have it for very long. I’ve noticed though that a lot of people don’t have a budget simply because they are confused by how to properly manage one. Luckily though? There are a few awesome tools available to use that make budgeting as easy as pie.Mint.com –Mint is one of the most well-known, free budgeting tools available. It also … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Save Money on Energy Bills {So You Can Splurge on FUN}
I'm all about finding easy ways to save money - especially on my energy bills. As the weather now turns from warm to cold it's time for a refresher on easy things I can do to save money on my energy bills. Since I have been refreshing my memory about it, I thought I better share what I learn with you as well. Upgrade to ENERGY STAR appliances. If your current appliances aren't ENERGY STAR labeled, then consider upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Do your research beforehand. This catalog … [Read more...]
Back to Class Savings Event with Walmart.com
Disclosure: I teamed up with Walmart.com to bring you these Back to School Deals. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.If you haven't started your Back to School shopping, now is the time. We always trust Walmart with our Back to School shopping because they have the best prices on clothes, lunch boxes, backpacks, electronics, school supplies and more. The Walmart Back to Class Savings Event is on now! Get ready to save big with budget-friendly savings on back to … [Read more...]
Budget Travel to Yellowstone
There is nothing more breathtaking to observe than the glories of Yellowstone National Park. Bordering Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, this park is one of the most sought after destinations for summer vacations each year. This year follow our tips for Budget Travel To Yellowstone to make your family dream come true. Not only can we help you plan for the park itself, but also for your trip there and back.BUDGET TRAVEL TO YELLOWSTONE SCRIMP ON TRAVEL, SPLURGE ON THE PARK: Depending on … [Read more...]
5 Financial Tips to Prepare for Having a Baby
Edna J. Le Shan once said, “A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” Of course, what Edna didn’t mention is that kids come with a pretty hefty price tag. Having a baby should be a celebration of life, and not a cause for financial grief. My mother will tell you that you’ll never have enough money saved up to have a child, so you might as well just go for it. I, on the other hand, believe that if the proper planning is done for your household … [Read more...]
Comparing Prices and Saving Money with mySupermarket
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of mySupermarket. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Put down your calculator and get ready to have your comparison shopping done for you! mySupermarket is a fabulous website that enables you to shop for groceries and household products while comparing the prices across several websites such as: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Costco, Soap.com, Diapers.com and Drugstore.com.I hopped onto … [Read more...]
My Potty Training Assistance – Huggies Pull-Ups® #PottyTrainingPants #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pull-Ups® Training Pants. I've never been very good at potty training. Working on potty training with my daughter was a disaster. I'm sure we did everything wrong with her. I was pretty sure we were going to scar her for life and she would never use the potty. Eventually, through a series of bribes, she finally figured it out and has successfully been using the potty for 4 years now!My son, on the … [Read more...]
How to be Frugal When Visiting the Waterpark #BahnFever
I love doing fun things with my family. We love visiting a lot of attractions! If you are anything like us, once you have bought your tickets to get into the attraction you are then wanting to not spend any more money. Here are some Schlitterbahn waterpark tips for frugal mom's!Free Parking. Schlitterbahn offers guest free parking so you don't have to fork out cash just to park! Free Life Jackets. If your little ones don't know how to swim, or just need some extra confidence in … [Read more...]
Living the Good Life with Allstate
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate. All opinions are 100% mine.A couple years ago my husband got a new job. We were really excited about it and all the new that would come with it. The job meant we had to move to a new state and start over with friends and be completely away from anything familiar. As part of the process we needed to sell our home. We thought it wouldn't take long and we would soon be off on this new adventure. Weeks turned to months and our … [Read more...]
