Budget

Once your bump starts to grow, your clothes will soon start feeling tight. 

Having a new baby is an expensive time.  In fact, you might be surprised just how much money someone so tiny costs! 

Is it possible to eat healthy on a budget? Not only is it possible, but your wallet...and your body will thank you for it.

If you want to stay healthy, eating well is essential. Unfortunately, nutritious food doesn't always come cheap, but there are plenty of smart strategies to help you save money when you shop, and it begins before you even set foot inside the supermarket. A little planning can lead to big savings while ensuring your family is eating a healthy diet. Read on to learn how to shop smart.

Did you know there is some silver and gold jewelry goodness at the hardware store? 

As a DIY decorating lover, I get super excited when I find great looking fabric that doesn't break my budget.  

I don't know about you but this summer my family is on a budget.

The glamour! The glitz! I love watching the Oscars even if I don’t know any of the movies that are nominated.

I recently got a Smartphone and looked into buying a monogrammed cover for it.

I was getting a little tired of our ho-hum salt and pepper shakers so I glammed them up with some gold!

With retailers already ramping up their holiday décor, displays and merchandise, it seems like Christmas is around the corner – and Halloween is barely over.

It’s only November and much of the nation has already gotten a taste of the white stuff.  

Have you ever heard the saying "Pay yourself first"? Basically, what it means is that before you sit down to pay your mortgage, your car payment and your electric bill, you make sure you have paid yourself first. This is a great way to ensure that you hit your savings goals each month. 

With the World Economy still somewhat slumped in a recession, its a perfect opportunity for your to draw on your creative resourcefulness, by diving into a couple of these fun Halloween DIY projects that will help your family get in the spirit, but without breaking your budget!

Halloween is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking decorations!

Are you a Bake Sale Betty?  You know one of the moms who always gets asked to donate homemade baked goods to every fundraising event in town. 

Not all fruits and veggies are created equal. Many of us want to go organic, but few of us have the budget to accommodate everything organic all the time.

Chardonnay is perhaps one of the most popular varietals of wines.  It is delicious on a warm sunny day; yet just as scrumptious cozied up next to the fire in the winter.

Like many of you I have pets - a dog and two cats. I like to keep their things organized as much as I do my own stuff. 

This week I'm taking a look at apps that can save you money with coupons.

Chic footwear from runway designers at affordable prices? You betcha.

Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of debt? Do you rob Peter to pay Paul or find yourself constantly shifting credit card balances as a short term solution?

4th of July is coming up in just a few days. It's a day, for many, where you celebrate with family and friends! There's usually a picnic or barbecue of sorts and of course...fireworks after the sun goes down! What if times are tough right now though? Should you bail on the festivities? No way! You can totally do 4th of July on a budget, it might even be more fun.

This DIY tutorial is probably one of the only places you will ever see the dollar store and the word elegant mentioned in the same sentence.

Instead of going out to your local retail shop to buy something new to update your homes decor – save yourself some money and shop your home instead. 

Whether you’re pregnant, looking to lose some weight or wanting to show off your new summer figure, a maxi dress is a silhouette that looks great on every body type.

Are you trying to figure out a last minute Mother's Day Gift on a budget? You'd love to buy her a diamond necklace, but with the status of your bank account you'd be lucky to afford a candy necklace?

Times are tough and they sure do not seem to be improving quickly. Frugal living has become more mainstream, although not by personal preference in many situations. We have buckled down for so long now, that it is tempting to want to buck responsibility and live it up a bit. Frugal fatigue is a bona fide concern and has the likliehood to be very dangerous.

Do your little ones ever drive you so nuts with their need to be entertained or their bored whining that you want to chuck them out the window?

Only 4 days away from Valentines Day and the countdown has started! Do you have any plans yet? Do you need help planning a date to remember within a tight budget? No worries, I have ideas for every budget, but you'll have to act fast!

Last week, we went over romance on a budget for her. Well ladies, it's time to step up your game! No excuses, romance is not just your man's responsibility. He might not call it romance, but he definitely wants your attention and he definitely wants to feel special. No worries if you are on a tight budget this Valentines Day, we have some great suggestions for you too.

You can argue that Valentines Day is a Hallmark holiday all you want. Truthfully though, it never hurts to turn up the romance any day of the year! If you are on a budget this year, but still want to have a romantic Valentines Day, no fear! You can romance on a budget, you just have to be a bit more creative. Be honest, you know you could step up your game here!

Have you attempted a budget and failed? Why do you think that is? Maybe you budgeted for boring! Include these 3 splurges in your budget and budget for fun!

It is the New Year and so many of us have resolved to eat better. What if you are on a budget though? Can you eat healthy on a budget? Healthy food is expensive! In fact, isn't that why fast food and junk food is so alluring? It is so cheap and it is so easy!

New Year’s Resolutions are notorious for wishful thinking. We go into the New Year fresh and excited about change! Change is great! Change is essential!

Who among us doesn’t love the feeling of seeing our friends and family unwrap gifts that we’ve purchased for them? Their faces light up in anticipation, anxious to see what’s underneath that shiny bow.

Have you created a budget for this holiday season? It can be very tempting to throw caution to the wind and pay for it later (literally). Don’t allow yourself to have buyer’s remorse.

The reality of raising children is that one day; you will have to have “the talk”. Parents worry about this important lesson from the time their children are very young.