Yes, I know. The holiday season is several weeks away. How far away they are shouldn't matter when it comes to your budget though. The holiday spending season, usually Oct 1 through the end of the year can easily make or break your bank account if you don't prepare for it. Ideally, you should ...
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Whipped Blueberry Butter Recipe
I absolutely adore recipes that are easy to make...especially those that are made in the mornings. I'm very much not a morning person so I love easy breakfast recipes instead of ones that have me stumbling around the kitchen groggy eyed trying to fix breakfast. This blueberry butter breakfast spread ...
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Why You Should Identify Fixed Expenses in Your Budget
Ever have one of those budget moments where you sit slack jawed looking at your budget and realize that a double face palm would never be big enough to cover it? I have plenty of times so I'm pretty sure that you have too. One of the times where I have done this is when I've failed to identify a ...
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How to Score the Best Deals on Craigslist
I love Craigslist. Seriously. I have furnished more than one home, bought cars, clothed my child and even found houses to rent through CL and I may or may not have developed a habit. Unfortunately, Craigslist is the internet and not everyone on the internet is honest. If you're not careful, you ...
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Easy Peach Scone Recipe
I absolutely love having fruit (or some form of) for breakfast or dessert. I seriously live for summer when I can buy fresh peaches, strawberries, blueberries and other yummy varieties. This peach scone recipe is one of my absolute favorites and I can tell you that when I made them the other day? ...
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Simple Strawberry Dessert Bars Recipe
I don't know about you, but there is nothing that screams summer to me more than strawberries. They are my favorite fruit by far and by the time that the season ends, I'm ready for it to begin again. Needless to say? I LOVE a good strawberry recipe and these Simple Strawberry Dessert Bars certainly ...
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Why I’m Not Super Mom (and Why I’m Okay With That)
I was on the phone the other day with a good friend and mid-conversation I was struck by the thought compared to me? "This chick is Super Mom!"
Full on loving the laundry, finds joy in the dishes, never misses a dinner, perfect hair and makeup, PTA president Super Mom. It was that conversation ...
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Why You Should Focus on Building Wealth…Instead of Just Saving Money
Stop the presses! I know. I'm late on this post today. It happens. :D Why am I late? Because I was doing some work for a few other bloggers. That's okay. Like I said. It happens. Next time, I'll plan my schedule better. Aside from the fact that I'm late, maybe you're wondering WHY I was working for ...
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Factors That Affect Car Insurance Rates In 2023
The factors affecting your car insurance rates in 2023 may not surprise you because they have not changed much over the last couple of years. However, you may get a little shock when you see how demographics and your choices can affect the cost of the insurance rates throughout the year.
The ...
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7 Chores You Should Pay Your Kids to Do
As parents, it's our jobs to teach our kids to be responsible adults in everything they do. Unfortunately, that isn't always the easiest thing to do. I believe that one of the best ways to help teach those lessons that they need to learn is by chores. Now granted, I don't think that they should be ...
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