Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 14, 2023

Here are five thoughtful Galentine's Day gift ideas your friends will love— that won't break your budget! Hey, you could earn enough cash back in one shopping trip to pay for next month’s Netflix subscription.) If you’re also shopping for a significant other, plus kids, a fur baby or two, the cost to share the love can climb quickly.

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Pop some popcorn, snuggle up with blankets and find some hilarious Christmas movies on Netflix, cable or rent from the library. We just watched Christmas with the Kranks on Netflix. I buy the kits at Michaels (on sale, of course + a coupon). Plan a Movie Night In.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

5 Action Steps for a Mindful March: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for March. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite!

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APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! 15 – Have a yard sale. Subscribe to my emails HERE!

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JANUARY 20, 2019

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! You’ve most likely heard of Marie Kondo and the KonMari method of tidying up.

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JUNE 12, 2019

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! You’ve most likely heard of Marie Kondo and the KonMari method of tidying up.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I also found small ways to earn extra money, specifically flipping yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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