Did you know that the global market for baby products is almost 75 billion dollars? While some of that revenue is items that you need to purchase (a crib, a car seat), many of the purchases made are based on people thinking they need every gadget and device to survive babyhood. Don’t fall prey to this […]
As you think through getting your budget and finances in order, many people realize their biggest expense is child care. I can totally see the frustration of child care not even being on most financial gurus’ budget sheets. However, even in this important category, there are some ways to reduce costs and even find tax […]
A cast iron skillet is a kitchen staple. Your grandma had one, her grandma had one, and, if you take care of it properly, your good cast iron skillet can last for years. To get this to happen, you’ll need to know how to clean your pan. Not only will it last a long time, […]
If you have a high deductible health insurance plan (one that you don’t pay a co-pay to see the doctor but pay for everything until you’ve met your deductible) then you NEED to have a Health Saving Account (HSA) with it! I just saw today that Fidelity, one of the leading investment firms, now has Fee-Free […]
Looking for a low cost and fun gift for Mother’s Day? How about making mom a gift basket? This means you can pick a few things you know that Mom likes and create a larger gift to suit her personality! I made what I think would be a pretty awesome gift and spent $16 total […]
This summer our goal is to install a fire pit at our house. The process is pretty simple and you can have a new fire pit by the end of the weekend! Sure, there’s some heavy lifting involved, but at least you’ll fit a workout in. I went on a hunt for easy tutorials and […]
Growing your own vegetables can be super rewarding and possibly even save you some money. But if you are living in a house with a tiny backyard you may think that this isn’t possible. Don’t use your lack of space as an excuse! You can grow so many vegetable plants in simple raised beds, even […]
If you are wanting to cut your budget this year one of the biggest monthly bills you can cut is your cell phone bill. Now that most carriers have dropped monthly contracts, you shouldn’t feel tied or loyal to the big guy anymore and should look into providers that give great service (many times exactly […]
You were thinking that now is the time for mistletoe and holly… it may be, but it’s also the best time to be proactive with your finances and pre-tax planning. There are some key things you can do right now to reduce your monthly expenses and your tax bill in the spring, the catch is […]
