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How can you tell if Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are good? The problem is that you don’t always know. That’s why you need these 6 truths about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to help you figure out what to buy and what to skip. Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals really…
Getting rid of toys before Christmas is a struggle. Yet, it’s necessary to clear out old toy clutter before Santa brings a sleigh full of new toys. This post outlines a few ways to encourage kids to declutter, as well as one decluttering hack that will transform your life this holiday season. This amazing hack…
Save on your Thanksgiving dinner menu with these easy, simple tricks. Here are 7 Thanksgiving money saving tips that will help you enjoy the day without going over budget. How to host Thanksgiving on a budget Putting together a Thanksgiving dinner is quite a haul – when it comes to making it and spending money…
Can you believe that now is the time to put together your Christmas cards? Every time we get to this time of year, I wonder where the year has gone! I love getting all the reminders that it’s time to work on Christmas cards because I love giving and receiving them. The only problem is that…
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to buy certain items? I know I have! This series of blog posts was created to help you figure out what items are at their cheapest prices each month. Of course, only buy if you are seriously in the market. You can’t save money if you’re…
Have you ever wondered how to make a cinnamon sugar rim for your pumpkin beer? It’s so easy! Now that fall is here I feel comfortable admitting that I’ve been making these at least once a week since before Labor Day. I’m obsessed with Pumpkin Beer Last year I went to a local bar and…
This post has been sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Soccer season is here! With four boys in the family, we plan to spend a few hours at the soccer field every single week until Thanksgiving. I’ve teamed up with Children’s TYLENOL® to show you what I pack…
Have you been boo-ed? If so, you might be terribly overwhelmed right now trying to figure out what to do next. Do you one-up the neighbor that boo-ed you and try to make the ultimate boo basket for the next boo? Do you step it down a notch? Or do you stop the cycle all…
Woo hoo! I have some exciting news. My e-book, The Authentic Blog Project, is featured in the 2019 Genius Blogger’s Toolkit. What is The Authentic Blog Project? It’s part memoir/ part “how to” book about blogging for profit while being authentic. You know, not super fake on social media. Authentic blogging is a revolution that offers…
Choosing the best personal finance books can be a little tricky. The market is flooded with them! Whether you are already a pro at managing money or need some hand holding, these personal finance book suggestions can help you achieve your personal finance goals.
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Want to throw a Pinterest worthy Halloween party without all the fuss over food? Check out these ridiculously easy Halloween party food ideas from some of my favorite bloggers. Easy Halloween Party Food For Kids If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you probably know that I’m a huge fan of all things Halloween. You…