Useful & practical living tips from a MN ND Mom Blogger & Web Designer
Gaining a new addition to the family is always an exciting time. Whether it's a newborn, an adopted child, or a stepchild, having children changes your life dramatically.One aspect that particularly changes is your tax return. By having children, you can qualify for various child care tax deductions and reduce the amount of taxes withheld … [Read more...]
Your Time is Valuable! How to Spend Less on CouponingAnyone who practices coupon clipping (whether extreme or not) knows that significant monetary savings await those who take the time to clip, save, and use coupons. Unfortunately, the process can be pretty time consuming. Even if your time doesn’t necessarily equate to money (as in time … [Read more...]
Buying a new car is a fun experience for first timers and for veterans. When people buy a new car they always are looking for the best price. The dealer has to make money and the buyer wants to save money. So how do buyers save money when buying a new car? The answer is simple, by knowing how to negotiate prices and knowing what tactics work the … [Read more...]
This guest post is from freelance writer Maria Davis.Aside from all the stereotypes about women liking to shop, and being able to spend money like nobody's business, two facts bear pointing out:Women are taking on a stronger role as household money managers, and they spend more money than men—but it's because they have to.Think … [Read more...]
The first thing I would like to is admit that I have actually watched every episode of TLC's Extreme Couponing. This may seem a tad embarrassing for a soon to be 35 year old dad, but I love it when people get a great deal. However, with the exception of one episode, I felt empty inside at the end of each show. Is extreme couponing morally … [Read more...]
The past month we've been to a variety of local festivals and fairs. While they are great fun, they are a great source of learning. You might be asking, "Other than how learning how fast the fair can empty my wallet, what else can I possibly learn?" PLENTY!From budgeting to discovering new foods to assigning a personal value to an item to … [Read more...]
Frugality sure has gained a lot of popularity compared to when I first started this blog nearly 3 years ago. I'm sure much of it has to do with the shift in the economy during that time but lately it seems being frugal has become TRENDY!Yes, I said it. Being frugal is now the "in" thing to do.From shows like Extreme Couponing showing … [Read more...]
Today I'm bringing you an insiders look at 89 cities to help with cheap family travel plans for the summer! Bloggers from across the country have written an insider's post profiling their city for anyone traveling to the area. You'll find cheap places to eat play and stay in a number of locations. This family-friendly Staycation / Vacation Travel … [Read more...]
Some of you might not know but Matthew's into this whole nomadic lifestyle.I remember when Sahara was released he traveled across country … [Read More...]
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Jenn is a trucker's wife raising two boys in small town Minnesota. While Trucker Hubby is on the road, she gets to watch what she wants on TV, sleep in the middle of the bed and shaves her legs IF she feels like it (which is rare!) She hates house work, exercise and those stupid "buy 2 items to get 55¢ off" coupons!
Jenn is honest & real about the things she loves (her family & chocolate) & the things she hates (getting up early, "55¢ off 2" coupons, & the laundry pile). Sometimes it works in her favor...other times, not so much so!
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