I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MassMutual. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. What does the American Dream mean to you? I believe that the American Dream used to mean that with hard work you could succeed and prosper in our country. In some ways I still believe that, but being a member and living on a Native American reservation has clearly showed me that those who live in a cycle of poverty are often unable to … [Read more...]
Get Financial Empowerment
This post brought to you by Kmart Share the Word. All opinions are 100% mine. How would like to have financial empowerment? I know that debt and financial control is on the forefront of many Americans mind. In our family, we have a goal to be debt free within the next two years. We are working hard and living within our means to achieve that goal. The past two weeks have been rough for us. A pipe broke in our garage during a winter freeze. Then, we had to replace our water heater. Our … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Have More Money Each Month
How can you make the days leading to payday less stressful? If you typically find yourself struggling for cash each month as you wait for you next payday, then it could be time to take action. Here are 5 ways, aside from getting a pay raise or using a credit card, to have more money in your pocket each month. 1. Use Online Banking If you lead a hectic lifestyle then getting to the bank during opening hours can be an almost impossible task. Thankfully, online banking has made it much easier … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Make Extra Cash
Less than 3 months until Christmas. Can you believe it? If you are strapped for cash this holiday season, I have put together some ways that you can have extra cash. Christmas can get expensive! These are simple ways to either earn or save cash this holiday season. Who can't use extra cash? 20 Ways to Make Extra Cash Sell or consign old clothes. (At our local consignment store we can use our credit to buy new items in the boutique section.) Sell DVDs you are no longer watching Sell your … [Read more...]
The 5 Money Personalities by The Money Couple with Sweepstakes
I am thankful I am married to a man who is smart with our finances. I am actually a pretty frugal person myself so put us together and you have one cheap, frugal couple. But, yes I do admit we have argued about money. Who among us has not? Did you know there are money personalities? About The 5 Money Personalities The Money Couple (Scott and Bethany Palmer) are dynamic communicators who know that money conversations are some of the hardest conversations couples have. That’s why they … [Read more...]
8 Ways To Save While Shopping
I love shopping. Really, I do. But I also love to find ways to save while shopping. I consistently look on deal websites, Facebook and Twitter updates, and follow deal bloggers so I can get my family quality items and put away nice things for Christmas and birthday presents. These hard working people do all the work for me. It is wonderful! I could never find the deals on my own without their help. Do you do this too? Which blogs do you especially find helpful? I also keep a gift bin -- a … [Read more...]
Works For Me Wednesday: Extra Presents
We had such a great Christmas this year. Our first Christmas party spent in our new home. The Long Family Christmas Party. I like the sound of that. I think it will be an annual thing. And you know what? It was not even stressful. We had a house full of family and friends, great food, family movies, and games - it was wonderful. The Princess got spoiled this year. I don't think we have room for all these new toys. I need to go through them now and get rid of some of the old ones.I do buy … [Read more...]
