Tag Archives: Dollars & Cents

It's the season of markets! I don't know about you, but I love a good farmers' market. I love seeing local vendors all together in one place selling the things they've worked so hard to grow and make....

By now you know about Birchbox, the monthly subscription box that runs about $10 and brings you five trial-sized beauty products. Turns out there's also a Birchbox Man which of course I had to order f...

I have not been compensated for this post; I simply found a service I love and wanted to share it with you - because I think you'll love it, too! But, in the interest of full disclosure I need to let ...

I had a fun conversation with my adult nephew recently. He told me of a most unusual gift that he consistently gives for all gift-worthy occasions. Batteries. For birthdays, for Christmas, for baby gi...

One of the many unexpected costs of parenting is throwing a birthday party. I had no clue how many hundreds of dollars those bouncy places charge until I became a parent. Whether you host it at home o...

There is something bothersome to me about Teacher Appreciation week. It's not that I don't love the teachers and staff at my kids' school because I am honestly so incredibly grateful for all they do d...

Sam has been compensated by Papa Murphy's to share her honest experience with you, but all opinions are her own. Mom, how are we supposed to do it all? Answer: We're not. Let that sink in for a moment...

Earth Day is coming up, and when you hear dire warnings about things like global warming, mass deforestation, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it can make you feel like nothing less than living on...

Last month I tried Birchbox for the first time. It's a beauty subscription service that's only $10 a month, which fits nicely with my frugal mindset. See what I thought of my very first box here, and ...

"What would you like to do for your birthday this year?" I asked. He thought for a moment. "I think I'd like to have some friends over here to watch a movie," he answered. I froze. I'm not the party-t...