Quick question (from this post) – the kids saving for their own Nintendo DS – how do you handle money with your kids? Do they get an allowance, earn it by doing extra chores, birthday money? Just curious – I’ve got a 4 year old and I’d like to start her down the right path [...]
There’s always something to complain about. It’s too hot. Too cold. Too rainy. Too sunny. The kids are too loud. Too quiet. The government’s too involved. Not involved enough. There’s always something going wrong. Unanticipated medical bills. Job loss. A broken appliance. Child poops in the tub. There’s always something to worry about. What if [...]
Being frugal isn’t always easy. Living below your means, while reaping great benefits, isn’t necessarily fun. Saving money is hard work, and likely won’t net you a membership into the cool kids’ club. But never mind all that! One thing I’ve learned about debt-free living is that we have to make our own fun. Celebrate [...]
Are we ready?! The Money Saving Mom’s Budget is released tomorrow (or today! depending on when you’re reading this), Tuesday, January 10! It’s time to Slash your Spending, Pay down your Debt, Streamline your Life, and Save Thousands a Year, and the best part is that we get to do it together! (I say that, [...]
The first two chapters of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine, which will be released January 10, aren’t about working a budget or clipping coupons. At first glance they aren’t even about saving money. {gasp} Chapter 1: goal setting. Chapter 2: cutting life’s chaos and clutter. Really? This is a book that’s going [...]
