Memories are fallible but hand- or typewritten notes and receipt don’t lie; keeping records is what I do best. Some people have suggested my recordkeeping was a compulsion but it have saved my family over $200,000 in medical costs by writing down names, dates and numbers. That’s … [Read more...] about Keep Records that Save You Money
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Crafty Easter Baskets For Your Chocolates For Less
Easter is an important celebration in the Christian world and as such they follow different customs to celebrate this special time of the year. For kids, though, they look forward to celebrating Easter because of the sweet treats and gifts in store for them. Easter egg hunting … [Read more...] about Crafty Easter Baskets For Your Chocolates For Less
5 Ways to Cut the Family Budget
What family doesn't want to cut their budget when it comes down to everyday expenses? If you take a look at your family budget, there's a good chance that there are some items on there that you probably don't need. Saving money with your budget really isn't that hard. It's … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Cut the Family Budget
Cutting Back and Moving Forward
After my husband lost his job of 5 years due to a struggling economy and cuts in the hospitality industry, we were forced to reexamine our budget and expenses. This proved to be a task which neither of us were prepared to complete, but unfortunately, we were unwillingly thrown … [Read more...] about Cutting Back and Moving Forward
Becoming a Work-at-Home Mom
My heart is bursting with excitement at the idea of finally becoming a MOM for real! Just the mere thought of seeing my adorable baby and cuddling him for the very first time brings tears of joys to my eyes. At the same time, my mind is racing not only with images of taking care … [Read more...] about Becoming a Work-at-Home Mom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to