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How We’re Saving for College with Upromise

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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 15, By Kristia Leave a Comment

How We’re Saving for College with Upromise

This post is NOT sponsored by Upromise. Instead, it is my honest review. All links to Upromise are my referral links. Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped […]

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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

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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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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How We Saved in April 2017

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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 1, By Kristia 1 Comment

How We Saved in April 2017

Did you save BIG in April? I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500. That’s money that stayed in […]

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How We Saved in February 2017

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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.

March 3, By Kristia 1 Comment

How We Saved in February 2017

Can’t believe February is now a memory! It was an odd month in PA, and the most mild February on record.  Although we certainly enjoyed the spring like days and I won’t mind the heating bill. Hopefully, you had a great month. How We Saved in February 1) When was the last time you comparison […]

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Homemade Window Cleaner for Just Pennies

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February 2, By Kristia 2 Comments

Homemade Window Cleaner for Just Pennies

Washing windows is not high on my list of favorite things to do. But this tip is so stinkin’ easy and CHEAP! I don’t buy window cleaner and haven’t for years. Instead, my window solution costs pennies and does just as well as store-bought sprays. No streaks, just crystal clear, clean windows. A friend who […]

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My Week: Our First LIVE Tree & I Saved BIG at the Gas Pump

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December 12, By Kristia Leave a Comment

My Week: Our First LIVE Tree & I Saved BIG at the Gas Pump

Our First Live Tree My husband and I have been married for 14 years. For the first 13 years, we had an artificial Christmas tree. We liked the laziness factor of our artificial tree. It came with lights already attached to the tree and easily stored in our attic. It was easy, but it was […]

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How to Watch Great TV Without Cable

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March 12, By Kristia 79 Comments

How to Watch Great TV Without Cable

Disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate, and if you make a purchase through my link, I earn a small percentage–at no cost to you!  You can read the site’s full disclosure here. My family cut the cord to our beloved cable TV.  I said good-bye to the real housewives of Bravo TV and my husband […]

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No Fuss DIY Swiffer Dry Sweeping Refills

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February 21, By Kristia 6 Comments

No Fuss DIY Swiffer Dry Sweeping Refills

Two things about me: I hate to spend money on things that end up in the trash. And I am also madly in love with my Swiffer Sweepervac. And there lies my dilemma. The flooring in every room in my home is either laminate or hard wood. I love our floors, but they quickly appear dirty or […]

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