May 21, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Tasty Tuesday
I saved hundreds of dollars on food during our vacation this week. For many, vacation is a time to splurge and I completely respect that decision, but when you are feeding a crew of over the top eaters like my guys, sometimes that splurge would cost hundreds. My kids...
May 11, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Debt Free Living, Getting Out of Debt
I’ve addressed the Dreaded “B” word many times before. From the basics of budgeting,and to understanding the importance of Giving Every dollar a job, I’ve talked about it in some form. For most of us, the dreaded “B” word of budgeting shares...
Feb 21, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Debt Free Living
It’s true. I admit it. I was intrigued. Have any of you had the jaw dropping opportunity to watch an episode or two of that reality show, Doomsday Preppers? When it first came out, I set my DVR to tape every episode and the first two captured my attention. I...
Jan 18, 2012 | Balancing the Budget
(photo) As the new year rolled in, many blogs I read shared goals and resolutions for 2012. For many, the New Year brings a time of refreshment, refocusing and sweet new mercies of grace given by our Heavenly Father. Yet even with my yearning to start anew, make my...
Oct 13, 2011 | Balancing the Budget
As I glance around the conference room, gathered together are some of the most influential, money saving experts on the web. I’m spending a few days with my fellow Savings.com Deal Pros, learning, brainstorm, and sharing with each other in an effort to be more...
Oct 5, 2011 | Balancing the Budget, Getting Out of Debt
Debunking the most recent money lie: You Must Go into Debt to Pay for College. How we’re saving and paying cash for school.” The scent of fir and simmering cider filled the home with the sweet aroma of Christmas. The fireplace crackled while,...