I’ve have always, always, always wanted to go outside my comfort zone and add purple highlights in brown hair. But as a brunette who really loves my locks, I was extremely nervous about what it would “really” take to make it happen. My fear was, what if I don’t like purple highlights in brown hair?…
One of the retail worlds greatest kept secrets, in my opinion, are discount stores. I know you may be thinking, “Kim! I already shop at BigLots, TJMAXX and Marshalls!” But, there is a whole world of some of the best discount stores I would like to introduce you to in hopes you fill your thrifty little…
Are you living in a multigenerational home with family now? Are you thinking about it? Whether you are becoming a multigenerational home by choice or by force, I’m hoping this post helps you see the positive financial side effects of choosing to live in a long term or short term multigenerational home situation. I’m also…
Do ever get tired of shopping thrift stores and only finding worn out used stuff? Maybe you struggle with wanting newer things but just can’t swing those price tags? I often find my thrifty little self in this boat too. The solution that I’ve discovered is large and small discount stores near me! They mostly…
I don’t know what your home life is like, but for me, it can be downright crazy at times! As a full-time work at home gal with a six-year-old and twins baby girls, the one thing that remains a struggle (IRONICALLY), is dinner. In an attempt to find a solution to this problem, I discovered the awesome power…
This post is sponsored by MyFreeTaxes and The Motherhood. I’ve heard that Benjamin Franklin said that there are only two things in life that are certain: Death & Taxes. While the death part is a little depressing, the tax part is the one we deal with on an annual basis, and for many people, it’s a…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RetailMeNot for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ll never forget the time I was in line, ready to check out and realized that I had forgotten my in-store coupon! I hopped online on my smartphone and quickly entered “Kohls in-store coupons” into Google search. A website…
This conversation is sponsored by Luvs at Sam’s Club. All opinions are my own. I’ll never forget the overwhelming fear that hung over me as I watched my mom back of the driveway and head back to her home over 4 hours away. There I stood with my first newborn child in my arms totally…
As thrifty moms I think we are often the ones hunting down good deals on fresh produce for our families. One concept that I don’t think we really think that much about is breaking out of the top 10 recipes we rotate on a regular basis and develop a menu that’s thriftier because we…
It’s Prime Day and if you are an Amazon fan like me that means it’s a chance for you to get some of your most favorite Amazon products AND subscriptions at a SUPER DEAL!!! So here are my top picks for Prime Day that you should consider snagging! The are the best prime day…
Thank you to Republic Wireless for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. One of the most common questions that readers ask me is how to save money on some of their everyday expenses. I usually encourage them to start with utilities. I want them to see if they can find ways…
Disclosure: All the thoughts and opinions written in this review post are 100% mine. In order to write this review, I received a discounted phone from Republic Wireless. Cell phone plans… I don’t know about you but they have been a big headache for me over the years. The red tape, the minutes, the roaming,…
Some readers/listeners have requested tips regarding the specific challenges that single parents face so Kim asked me to write a few posts highlighting some helpful tips I learned while being a single mom raising two little ones. This first post in the series will specifically address Back to School expenses since that is the issue…
In a recent reader survey I asked you guys what kinds of issues you face on a day to day basis. One of the responses I got was a cry from a mom who has a house of teenage boys that were eating her out of house and home. Given that I currently ONLY have…
In today’s episode Kim and Rhonda discuss how you can save big bucks on stylish clothing for the family! From buying brand new, to used, to great buys online, we’ve got you covered! Music from pond5.com Feel Good Trip by BeatheBeat Listen Now: Listen Later: [powerpress] Show Notes- (The Stuff We Mentioned in the…
This post was sponsored by AMC Theatres and Coca-Cola. The opinions are completely my own and based on my experiences. Do you ever have those moments in the midst of the hustle and bustle where your brain sort snaps out of auto-pilot and you savor a moment of your life? You snuggle your kid just…
Groceries are one of those budget items that can get out of control really quickly. Random “runs” to the store can go from a spending a few bucks to spending $50 in a matter of minutes! In today’s podcast episode Kim and Rhonda discuss simple ways you can start reducing the amount of money you…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex® & Cottonelle®. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have that one item around our house that it seems like you always run out of and when you do it’s a problem? For me, it’s toilet paper and tissues. Since I recently found…
When you become a mom, many things in life change. One of those things for me was my daily wardrobe. What was once a carefully selected, Pinterest worthy outfit with matching jewelry, quickly became old 5K t-shirts and yoga pants. As you can probably attest, it’s inevitable that by the end of each day you…
Cold brew coffee seems to be all the rage these days. I love to buy it from Starbucks but sometimes when I can’t get to Starbucks I like to just make a mega batch at home! Here’s how I make easy overnight cold brew coffee! This relationship lasted for about 2 months before I realized…
Special thanks to my real life friend, Jessi Fearon from The Budget Mama for writing this inspiring guest post on 4 ways to tackle your student loans faster. My journey through college is a little different from most but not all that crazy. I started college off on the right foot, right after high school…
Just to let you know, compensation for this post was provided by Upromise. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are all my own. Do you have a financial “elephant in the room” in your life? Those looming money situations that most people just don’t like to talk about—things like paying off college debt…
It’s the same every year. The alarm sounds and my adrenaline starts pumping. In my mind I immediately see the goal and I’m walking toward it-tunnel vision-focusing on nothing more than that new electronic I’ve been stalking for months. As I come back to reality I push away the bedcover and b-line to the bathroom…
Do you ever have those years where money is just tight? You know you could really use a vacation but the reality is that there are bills that have to be paid. When it’s impossible to increase your income, the only change you have left to make is to cut your expenses. That might involve…
You know that feeling you get when you know that it’s time to break it off but you feel such a sense of security that it’s hard to just…let it go? (Go ahead and belt out the chorus to the Frozen song like you’re a preschooler in a mini van…I’ll wait here…) That feeling is…