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One Simple Kitchen Hack That Will Save You Money and Food Waste

July 3, 2017 By Lauren

This simple kitchen hack is so easy I don't know why I didn't think of it years ago! Save yourself money and food waste with this two second trick.

Below: Discover the simple kitchen hack that saves my family both money and food waste! He stands in front of the open refrigerator, surveying the contents inside. After a moment, he reaches in, pulls out a Rubbermaid container, cracks the lid open, and does the sniff test. “When did we have stir fry?” he asks. […]

Filed Under: I Tried It!, Informational, Random Tagged With: food, food waste, kitchen, kitchen hacks, money, saving money

The Problem With How We Teach Our Kids About Money

April 2, 2017 By Lauren

We all want to teach our kids about money so they can be financially responsible adults, but there's a problem with our current teaching methods. I dive into what that problem is and how to rectify it.

Thanks to Kidibank for sponsoring this post! BELOW: We all want to teach our kids about money so they can be financially responsible adults, but there’s a problem with our current teaching methods. I dive into what that problem is and how to rectify it. I check the clock. We have 15 minutes to leave […]

Filed Under: Family Life, I Tried It!, Informational Tagged With: app, financial management, kids, money, money management, saving, saving money, spending, teaching

How to Save Thousands on Your Kids’ Teeth

May 16, 2016 By Lauren

Here's how to save money on dental bills by keeping your kids' teeth healthy and strong.

The ProNamel® brand has compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. Big tears fall as I help him with his coat. “Come on buddy; we can go now.” My hand on his shoulder, I navigate him out of the small room where we’ve spent the past hour and down the hall towards the […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: dental, dental bills, kids' teeth, pronamel for kids, saving money, teeth

Six Holiday Gift Buying Tips to Save You a Bundle

November 19, 2015 By Lauren

6 gift buying tips to save you a ton of cash this Holiday season

This post contains an affiliate link. At no cost to you, I will receive referral credit if you sign up for ebates through this link. Thanks for your support! Philosophies on how to raise children may abound, but if there’s one thing all parents can agree on, it’s this: Having kids is expensive. From food […]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, gift buying, gift buying tips, gifts, holidays, money, saving money

Five Ways to Save Money on Groceries

January 14, 2015 By Lauren

Save Money on Groceries

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made will cost you the same as ever, but I’ll receive a small commission to help maintain the blog. Thanks for your support! I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but groceries have gotten a lot more expensive over the last few years. For my family, not only […]

Filed Under: I Tried It! Tagged With: coupons, food, groceries, homemade, meal planning, sales, saving, saving money

How to save money on back to school shopping

August 11, 2014 By Lauren

Saving Money on Back to School

This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission on any purchase at no extra charge to you. Thank you for your support! It’s that time again! The time when we suddenly realize that our kids start school next week and we haven’t done a darn thing to get ready for it. Yes, […]

Filed Under: Family Life, I Tried It!, Informational, Random Tagged With: back to school, clothes, lunches, money-saving, saving, saving money, school, school supplies, shopping

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