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Beat Inflation in 2024: How to Eat Nutritious Meals Without Breaking the Bank

10 tips for saving money on groceries in 2024, while eating healthy foods. I saw the total growing as I typed in the last few purchases and my stomach dropped. Over $1200 this month on groceries. No wonder we were struggling to pay our bills each month. These healthy meals were killing us. Over the…

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10 Surprising Things I No Longer Buy—and How It Changed My Finances

Discover the 10 everyday items I stopped buying to save money and boost my savings. Learn practical tips to cut unnecessary expenses and make a big difference in your budget. I pushed my stroller around my new neighborhood, feeling grateful that we finally had enough space for our new family of 6. And I felt…

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How to Build Your Perfect Capsule Wardrobe (from Scratch)

A step-by-step guide on how to build a capsule wardrobe from scratch. With tips from a beginner. Plus, a walk-through of exactly how to make your own capsule wardrobe. Throwing aside hanger after hanger, I searched desperately for something to wear. My boys rushed in as my eyes scanned the large expanse of my full…

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3 Simple Budgeting Categories for Busy Moms | An Easy Way to Manage Your Budget

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…

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How to Create a Simple Mom Morning Routine That You Can Accomplish Daily

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…

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How to Make a Simple Monthly Budget That Will Save You Money

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…

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How to Reap the Benefits of Transforming Your Finances by a Mom on a Budget

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…