Budgeting Tips
How to Easily Build the Ultimate Family Emergency Binder
Our neighbors were recently preparing to go on an anniversary cruise when they realized their printer wasn’t working. She texted me to see if I could print some paperwork for them to put in their in case of an emergency binder for their parents, who were watching their kids. Of course, I obliged. And being…
Read More50+ Free & Fun Things to do with Friends at Home
One of the first things that get cut from every budget is expensive activities, right? Out the door goes all the lattes and visits to the movie theater. But finding fun things to do with friends at home turns out to be a lot easier than expected. It’s important to find free things to do…
Read More10 Simple Rules for a No Spend Challenge
Thanks to Tik Tok, plenty of folks have been turned on to trying a no spend challenge. I love it when social media helps people cut unnecessary spending and find new ways to save. If you’re not familiar with a no spend challenge, the key takeaway is to spend less money by cutting out unnecessary…
Read More37 Easy Money Savings Challenges
If you’re looking for a way to boost your savings or debt repayment goals, try a money savings challenge. Money or saving challenges are a great way to switch things up and jumpstart your savings. What is a Money Savings Challenge? A money savings challenge is a way to save money that makes it fun…
Read MorePoshmark vs Thredup: Which is Better?
Do you have clothes that are too nice to donate but aren’t sure what to do with them? Poshmark and ThredUp are two of the best online thrift stores for buying and selling used clothing. They’re both great options, but it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. That’s why we’ve…
Read MoreArcadia Power Review: A Guide to Clean Energy
I started using Arcadia Power over a year ago, and wanted to share my Arcadia review on how it’s working out – if I’ve been saving money, if I’m really making an impact on the environment, and if it’s worth signing up for their services. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, by…
Read MoreGreenlight Debit Card for Kids Review (2023)
When I first heard about the Greenlight debit card, I was skeptical. Very, very skeptical. The idea of this app, and handing a kid a debit card, felt like the equivalent of giving them an entire cake and fork. (It can’t end well for either of you!) So, I decided to check out as many…
Read MoreThe Best 30 Inexpensive Gifts for the Woman Who Has Everything
The Best 30 Inexpensive Gifts for the Woman Who Has Everything March 27, 2023/Mike & Mollie This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information. I think we all know that it can be hard to find inexpensive gifts for the woman who has everything. (Or, a gift at any price point when they already…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Reasons not to Lease a Car (and Buy Instead)
When my husband and I moved in together, he was leasing his vehicle. Needless to say, it was effortless to come up with more than 10 reasons not to lease a car after dealing with the aftermath of returning it. Having owned outright and tried a leased vehicle, we learned quickly how leasing could add…
Read MoreThe 65+ Best Tips for Family Travel on a Budget
Family travel on a budget is possible, and these cheap travel tips will help you stretch your money while creating new memories. It’s estimated that 83% of Americans traveled last summer. At an average cost of $1558 per person for one week, that’s a whole lot of dough. Traveling with family can add up quickly, making…
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