May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. The temperatures are finally cooling in the Northeast United States and the leaves are falling from the trees, which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It doesn’t involve shopping for presents and worrying about how you’re going to […]
Does Making Baby Food Save Money?
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. As my older son started transitioning to solid foods, we opted to make baby food rather than buying it from the store. We had a couple of reasons for wanting to make baby food. For one, we liked having full control over what our son ate […]
Working Mom Tips: Your Survival Guide
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Being a working mom is no joke. You’re pulled a million ways and it’s easy to feel like you’re not succeeding at anything. Then again, maybe that’s motherhood in general. When I first became a mom, I had visions of doing it all: successful career, happy […]
Should I Hire a Housekeeper?
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Should I hire a housekeeper? It’s a question my husband and I have been grappling with for a few months now. As someone who writes primarily about saving money and frugal living, you’d think the answer would be an easy “no.” But it’s not that simple. Yes, […]
Five Baby Items You Should Never Buy Used
May contain affiliate links. See my disclosure page for more information. Babies are expensive, especially if you have to buy everything yourself. So buying used baby items or accepting hand-me-downs can be a great way to save money. I’m usually always for saving money, but there are a few used baby items you should NEVER buy. Car Seats […]