Gretchen's Note: Today I'm welcoming Samantha Geary, a UK blogger who is giving us some tips to save money on Christmas. If you are interested in submitting a guest post like Sam did, use the form here At the time of writing Christmas day is just… 37 days, 14 hours, 6 minutes and 20 seconds … [Read more...]
Inspiration Tuesday #12
When inspiration strikes, you roll with it.amiright?Sometimes, like with today's inspiration, I didn't particularly need to hear this, but it still resonated. Kind of "I may need this later on down the road" kind of a resonate.And as usually happens, I thought if it resonated with me, … [Read more...]
Earn Double Cash Back {Or Even TRIPLE} on Holiday Purchases
Most of us have some sort of cash back rewards on our credit or debit cards. Every time we use them, we get a percentage back in the form of cash or redeemable points that we can save in our rainy day fund, or use to splurge guilt-free, depending on your personality.But you may not know that, … [Read more...]
Self-Employment + TurboTax = Easy!
My background is in accounting, health insurance doesn't intimidate me, and I actually tend to enjoy tax season. But there's a "but" Thanks to recent changes (I'm looking at you, Affordable Care Act) taxes have become even more complicated, and I've found that understanding both health care and … [Read more...]
Inspiration Tuesday #11
It's Tuesday, which means it's time again for Inspiration Tuesday!Tuesdays are the hardest day of my week for me. Something about it being the day after Monday - and I'm super productive on Mondays - I just lose all motivation, which is why I started Inspiration Tuesday.Today, I have to … [Read more...]
11 Christmas Gifts For Guys {For Every Budget}
Love or hate how fast the Christmas season tends to arrive in stores, I would argue that preparation is the key to saving money.Yes, you read that right, all of that crazy early introduction to Christmas displays and shopping can actually SAVE you money!I'm always on the lookout for a few … [Read more...]
Sunday Funday: Slow Cooker Sweet Buffalo Meatballs
Sometimes, on a Sunday, what you really need is a quick comfort food dinner. Something hearty or fried, like an appetizer you would get at a bar.A real crowd-pleaser.Which is why today I bring you one of the easiest recipes in my arsenal. It's filling, it's delicious, and everyone from the … [Read more...]
Make Online Shopping Even More Rewarding
Yup, it's that time of year again. Time to start getting ready for family, turkey, and deals! To get the feasting started, lets start with the Swag Feast Team Challenge. I love Swagbucks Team Challenges because they get our competitive streak going and they are such an easy way to get cash back … [Read more...]
Inspiration Tuesday #10
On Tuesdays, there is nothing more I want than to sleep in. After all, Mondays are super-motivating. I get in, get out, and get crazy amounts of stuff done.So when Tuesdays roll around all I want is to lay in bed a little while longer after my alarm goes off. To stay warm rather than brave … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Save On Holiday Cards (If You Don’t DIY)
All across the country, the holidays are in the air. Did anyone else notice that as soon as Halloween was over Christmas carols started being played in stores andI'm over here like, "Ummmm, did we forget about Thanksgiving??"Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas, but it just seems like it's … [Read more...]
