Walking into any thrift shop can be a daunting task. The racks are packed with clothing and the shelves are overflowing with various items, but if you go with the right mindset - armed with a few tips and tricks…
Feeling spontaneous? Have a few days off? Take a mini road trip! There's no better time than Labor Day weekend. Road trips are often an experience you’ll never forget! Before you open up Google Maps, here are seven tips for…
Have you heard? August 15th is National Relaxation Day. The perfect way to relax would be to lay out on a beach somewhere far away, soaking up the sun, listening to the sound of the waves rushing onto the shore - however, a day…
Tax Free Weekend is right around the corner (August 11th through 13th, for those of you who aren't counting the days 😬) and I love helping out my fellow Money Saving Mamas during this time of year. These school supply…
Like most people, I love spending my weekends with my family and friends! But dinners and nights out can be costly! We’re all on different budgets so I comprised this list of things to do for cheap (or even FREE)!…
First and foremost - know your credit. Your credit score and report will determine your eligibility for certain credit cards. The higher your score, the better off you are! Check your credit score for free at https://www.creditkarma.com or www.freecreditreport.com. Once…
Auto dealers are expected to sell cars that meet certain consumer protection criteria. This may include providing a warranty that will cover the buyer’s costs if a car turns out to be a lemon. Unfortunately, some unethical dealers may attempt…
America Saves, a national campaign that promotes savings, notes significant differences in savings between men and women. A 2014 survey showed that women displayed a greater interest in savings, but there was no greater savings effort or savings effectiveness compared to men.…
First things first, what in the world is a capsule wardrobe? And why would I do it? A capsule wardrobe is a wardrobe of the essentials, the basics. No more faded t-shirts, no more sweatpants with holes. No more random…
Mother's Day is right around the corner! I love showing appreciation for all of the moms in my life. Whether it's my own mom or the mom who takes turns carpooling with me, I try to give a little token of…