Christmas is a wonderful time of year filled with friends and family and lots of love. When you’re making that gift list and checking it twice, you want to make sure you don’t leave anyone off. But the list can be a little daunting when you start adding price tags to it. So even though Christmas is a few months away, it’s never too early to start saving up. Christmas Budget Ideas The first thing you want … [Read more...] about Save for Christmas with this Simple Savings Plan
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Free Baby Stuff – Shh It’s a Secret!
As a new mom-to-be, you'll be familiar with how fast costs of baby essentials such as formula, diapers and wipes can start adding up. Getting discounts and baby freebies is a must for any mom who is expecting. We've made a list of free baby stuff including offers and reward programs you can take advantage of as a new mother to be. Some of the items are new and some are used, but we're sure your baby will love them … [Read more...] about Free Baby Stuff – Shh It’s a Secret!
How to Get Free Starbucks in 2023
Sometimes in the morning you just need that pick me up and with the holiday season approaching it’s tough to resist that Pumpkin Spice Latte that Starbucks pulls out just as it starts to get colder. But those $5 drinks can add up fast, so saving whenever and wherever you can is essential. What is Starbucks Rewards and How Does Starbucks Rewards Work? Let’s get the most obvious way to save out of the way … [Read more...] about How to Get Free Starbucks in 2023
9 DIY Money Tree Gift Ideas
They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a tree out of money. Money trees are a unique way to give money as a gift. I remember my aunt giving me a money tree as a gift when I was growing up and I loved it. The best part about receiving a money tree as a gift is that you can tell the person giving it actually put some effort into creating it. Also, since the gift is literally … [Read more...] about 9 DIY Money Tree Gift Ideas
9 Travel Savings Jars to Fund Your Next Adventure
Do you have a passion for seeing the world? Well, using a travel piggy bank strategy could help you fund your next adventure, according to this article in USA Today. The perks of using a travel savings jar include: You get to visually see the progress you're making towards your savings goal. Seeing your progress will make you want to make even more progress. This creates a beautiful flywheel effect … [Read more...] about 9 Travel Savings Jars to Fund Your Next Adventure
The Best Home Down Payment Savings Plan for Couples
Saving for your first home down payment? I remember when my husband and I put $20,000 down on our first home in 2014. It seemed like a massive chunk of money. Our home has appreciated significantly since 2014 and now we're in the process of selling it for potentially a $100,000 profit. If you're dreaming about your first home but don't know how to save for one, here are stories from 6 real couples who saved … [Read more...] about The Best Home Down Payment Savings Plan for Couples