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3 Smart Steps to Pay Cash for Christmas

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

November 18, By Kristia Leave a Comment

3 Smart Steps to Pay Cash for Christmas

Christmas is coming! That merry time of year that is filled with faith, family, food, and a little bit of shopping. Americans will spend about $900 on holiday purchases** and unfortunately, many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. My mission is for all […]

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

November 4, By Kristia 8 Comments

30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

This post has been updated, it was originally published in 2015. This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit […]

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

November 2, By Kristia 13 Comments

10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping…..collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. Our goal is to NOT put our Christmas purchases on a […]

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Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

November 22, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Rakuten Review: How to Earn Cash Back

Ebates is NOW Rakuten! Same great product, just a new name! This is my honest review. All links to Rakuten are to my referral link. When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cash back. If you do any shopping online, whether it’s at a […]

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Filed Under: Saving Money - During the Holidays, Saving Money - In the Home

30+ Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

October 19, By Kristia Leave a Comment

30+ Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

Looking for ways to use leftover Halloween Candy? I’ve got you covered! I’m a big fan of all things sweet and chocolate, so I look forward to Halloween candy. As a child, I grew up on a road that didn’t have a lot of houses, so while trick or treat was fun for me and […]

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Ebates Review: How to Earn Cash Back REDIRECTED

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

May 25, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Ebates Review: How to Earn Cash Back REDIRECTED

This is my honest Ebates review. All links to Ebates are to my referral link. When you join, you will also get a referral link to share with your friends to earn additional cash back.  If you do any shopping online, whether it’s at a department store, discount store, travel, or vacations, you are leaving money […]

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Filed Under: Saving Money - During the Holidays, Saving Money - Groceries, Saving Money - In the Home

Tips for Shopping After-Holiday Clearance Sales

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

December 18, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Tips for Shopping After-Holiday Clearance Sales

Want to score big deals on items that you use everyday? Want to pay pennies on the dollar for next year’s holiday decor, gift wrap, and other holiday miscellany? Then keep reading my top tips for shopping the after-holiday clearance sales and you’ll save big on everyday items. I am not much of a coupon […]

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The Christmas Gift Exchange Game

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December 11, By Kristia Leave a Comment

The Christmas Gift Exchange Game

Have a large extended family that buys gifts for everyone? Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget? The Gift Exchange Game will eliminate that stress, but add loads of laughs, smiles, and memories to your next holiday gathering. I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about […]

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Ways to Save Money in December

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

December 1, By Kristia 1 Comment

Ways to Save Money in December

December can be a very expensive month. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! I’m not advocating anyone to over-spend or buy things that we wouldn’t normally spend money on this month […]

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10 Fun & Budget-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

December 11, By Kristia 4 Comments

10 Fun & Budget-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

It’s PARTY time. Whether you are hosting a big gathering or a few close friends this season, make the party festive and sassy with these 10 Christmas Party Ideas. The holidays are a fun time to get together with friends and family. Everyone is in a festive mood and these get-togethers don’t happen too often […]

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Filed Under: Frugal Holiday Fun, Saving Money - During the Holidays

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