Money-saving tips for moms. How to cut costs to stay at home with your kids, budget, and bring in extra money. Along with routines to help moms get stuff done.
3 simple budget categories that will help you easily manage your household finances, follow your budget, and save money. The cashier shot me an inpatient look as I shuffled through my envelopes. Fumbling, I dropped the cash in my bag and reached for my debit card. A checkout deficit can embarrass even the most frugal…
How to build a mom morning routine that works for you in all the business of motherhood. Tips on creating a habitual morning routine. I set the alarm clock for 5 AM, feeling determined. It’s time to make a change, I tell myself. Hours later, I’m startled awake by crying and look over to see…
A simple guide to meal planning for working moms. Learn how to plan meals for the entire week, grocery shop, and throw together a meal in less time than picking up take-out. I stumbled through the door carrying my pumping bag, work bag, and the full 20 lbs of a car seat and baby on…
How to make a simple monthly budget for moms. An easy way to save money and track your spending. I opened up my budgeting spreadsheet and clicked through the tabs. Only two were filled out. Month after month had gone by and I hadn’t recorded a single expense. I sighed. I guess I’d have to…
Mom on a budget starting out. Figuring out the best ways to budget and save money as a mom. “What’s one of the things you think we could do better this year?” I asked my husband. I knew his answer before he said it, “Finances. We’ve been hemorrhaging money on a regular basis and ignoring…
Time management for busy moms. A quick way to get through your to-dos and gain extra time for what you want to do. After 15 minutes of on-and-off noise from the baby monitor, I dragged myself out of bed. As I stumbled down the hall to my kids’ rooms, I noticed toys strewn across the…