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11 Expenses You Can Easily Lower and Get for Cheap

Jul 7 Uncategorized

If you're not a very frugal person, you might be missing out on some serious savings. Try lowering these 11 expenses starting now and see if you can save over $16,000 this year!

When my husband left his previous job and started on the path to business ownership, we had to sacrifice many, many things. But, to be honest, it wasn’t that difficult because I have always been a very frugal person by nature. No money for clothes. No problem. We’ll just continue to wear the clothes we have.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 7

6 Startling Myths About Feeding Babies – Debunked!

Jun 20 Babies (<1 yr)

If you're ready to start feeding your baby food, you need to read this first. So many things about feeding babies just aren't true!

We all want what’s best for our babies, but sometimes we rely too much on the traditions of previous generations to make critical decisions for them. When it comes to feeding babies food for the first time, some practices are sticking around, despite the fact that many, if not all, of these practices are absolutelyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 20

Helpful Printables for Planning Out Your Baby’s Meals

Jun 18 Babies (<1 yr)

Too busy to make your baby's food at home? These printables can help! It's really not rocket science to feed your baby!

So it’s time to start feeding your baby solids, huh? Such an exciting time! With everything going on in life, though, do you really want one more thing on your to-do list, like making your baby’s food? Since it’s so much more convenient to buy the jars and pouches, isn’t it logical to just take that routeContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 18

Eating in Season: Summer Edition

Jun 8 Eat More Veggies

Summer produce is in full swing, and you need to take advantage of it while it's here! This list of summer fruits and vegetables will help you know what to buy to save money and cook food with the greatest flavor and nutrition!

One of the best ways to give our families more variety and nutrition is by eating in season. With all the wonderful produce available in the summer, it shouldn’t be too hard, either! © Thomas Bethge – stock.adobe.com Every year I mention to my husband that I would like to go to the Farmer’s Market,Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 8

40+ Amazing Pregnancy Snacks with Tons of Protein

May 18 Breastfeeding Moms

Having trouble getting the extra protein you need for your pregnancy? These protein-loaded pregnancy snacks are perfect for increasing your intake!

What do you eat during pregnancy when you are absolutely famished? Why, you turn to a delicious protein-loaded pregnancy snack, of course! There’s no better way to fill you up and give you the energy you need to make it to the next meal. It wasn’t until about half way through my second pregnancy thatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 18

How to Minimize Diaper Rash for a Happy and Healthy Baby

May 9 Uncategorized

Diaper rash is no fun to deal with, for both mom and baby! Here are 5 effective ways to minimize or possibly even prevent diaper rash from flaring up. Your baby or toddler deserves to be healthy and happy! #KrogerLittleSnugglers #Pmedia #ad

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Huggies, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #KrogerLittleSnugglers http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Imagine this: you’ve been so busy all day you have all but forgotten to change your 16 month old’s diaper. By the time you wrangle him, put himContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 9

Our Simple Summer Meal Plan {Free Printable}

May 6 Healthy Food on a Budget

Have you got a busy summer ahead of you? Or maybe you just really don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen and relax for once? Then you need to get a summer meal plan in place now!

I enjoy meal planning, but it could take me several hours each week if I let it. And with two and a half kids, that’s just not an option. So I have to simplify. I also really love to cook, but I have zero desire to spend more time in the kitchen than I needContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 6

How to Endure Difficult Financial Trials in Any Season of Life

May 3 Uncategorized

Going through a period (or several) of financial hardships can feel lonely and stressful. But you can endure these trials well if you focus less on your wants and more on your blessings.

We’ve had lots of rocky financial moments in our marriage. From the time we got married until now, nearly 8 years later, I can’t think of any year that was perfectly financially sound, if you will. We have learned so much from these difficult periods. If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t change a thing.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 3

How to Create Your Own Birth Announcements to Save Money

Apr 26 Uncategorized

Baby announcements can cost a pretty penny, but you can always make your own! This tutorial will show you how to design your birth announcements in both PicMonkey and Canva.

Just as you bring your tiny bundle of joy home from the hospital, you might remember that you still have to get newborn pictures taken as well as find the perfect birth announcement to share the wonderful news with everyone. And neither of those expenses are cheap. Even with a coupon from one of the bigContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 26

I Cook with My Kids Even Though I’m Impatient

Apr 21 Cooking with Kids

Cooking with kids has so many short-term and long-term benefits! This impatient mom wants to involve her kids in cooking even though it stresses her out. Here's why...

Just in the last few months, I’ve noticed something interesting start to happen each time I enter the kitchen that I didn’t necessarily initiate. My daughters follow me in there, curiousity getting the best of them, and they stick around to “help” me cook. © jackfrog – stock.adobe.com Now, you should know that I’ve alwaysContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 21

17 Meaningful and Affordable Gifts for Mother’s Day

Apr 12 Uncategorized

Mother's Day is coming! Give your mom something more meaningful than what you can buy at the store. She'll appreciate your time and love a whole lot more!

Mother’s Day is so much more special to me now that I have two kids and one on the way. It’s a little sad that I didn’t pay much attention to it before then, but I think that’s the way it goes unless you are incredibly close with your mom. © rockvillephoto – stock.adobe.com MyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 12

The Ultimate Pizza Sauce Taste Test

Apr 8 All Recipes

Need an amazing recipe for homemade pizza sauce? These three sauces went head to head in a taste test that will make you want to try all three for yourself!

About 7 weeks ago, I gave you the recipe for the most delicious pizza dough you will ever make. For reals. But I left you hanging, because I didn’t offer a nice pizza sauce to compliment it, now did I? I’m going to rectify that today and give you some delicious options for homemade pizzaContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 8

8 Amazing Solutions for Morning Sickness

Apr 1 Uncategorized

These really are great tips for morning sickness that I've never read anywhere else. It'll be really helpful when I get pregnant again!

When I got pregnant for the first time over 4 years ago, I was not ready for the sudden changes morning sickness brought to my life. I wish I had known then what I know now, since I just went through morning sickness for a third time. I had no idea that morning sickness couldContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Apr 1

20 Excellent Resources for Budgeting Newbies

Mar 16 Uncategorized

Budgeting can seem challenging for anyone who has never done it. So here are 20 excellent resources to help you get a budget started now and reach your goals faster!

I’ve got 6 words for you. Budget. Budget. Budget. Budget. Budget. Budget. © wandee007 – stock.adobe.com Does that word tend to make you anxious? Just think of it as a synonym for “spending plan,” which gets a better rap and helps you understand its purpose right away. If you have entered the world of adulthoodContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Mar 16

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