by Cents and Order | May 21, 2016 | Saving Money
Besides your rent or mortgage, food is probably one of the biggest expense categories in your budget. The USDA estimates that the average family of four (with two young children) will spend between $725-$1112 for a month of food. If you have two older children this...
by Cents and Order | May 10, 2016 | Saving Money
Budgeting is an incredibly useful way to manage your money from month to month. It helps you know where each dollar is going and stay on track for your savings goals. Even the most comprehensive budget can have some weak spots, however. It is easy to forget expenses...
by Cents and Order | Nov 26, 2015 | Saving Money
As I approached my due date, I was worried about the expense of a third child. Our income was about to be slashed in half due to my decision to leave my job and become a stay-at-home mom. Now we’d have five mouths to feed and clothe, and two in diapers. The...
by Cents and Order | Sep 30, 2015 | Saving Money
When I head out shopping, one of the first places I head to is the clearance/markdown section. When I found a pair of great jeans on the clearance rack, I started calculating the cost after my coupons. I won’t lie…there was a rush of...
by Cents and Order | Aug 7, 2015 | Saving Money
With busy schedules, you may find that you order take-out, pizza, or go out to eat more than you’d like. Last minute trips to the grocery store may be common when you don’t have a meal plan. But both of these options are costly. Either you end up spending...
by Cents and Order | Jul 14, 2015 | Saving Money
Do you cringe when it gets close to birthday time for your kids? It’s easy to spend a couple hundred dollars or more for a birthday party when you figure in location, food, decor, and party decorations. You can have a party on a tight budget without breaking the...
by Cents and Order | May 31, 2015 | Saving Money
When you are pregnant, it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the things you think you might need for baby. If you are on a limited budget, or just trying to keep expenses down, it can be hard to figure out what is truly a necessity and what you can do without. With...
by Cents and Order | May 27, 2015 | Printables, Saving Money
If you are tired of trying to figure out what is for dinner, then you should try meal planning. No more rummaging though the cabinets at the last minute to put something together. No more last minute trips to the store for the one item you need to finish the meal....
by Cents and Order | Feb 22, 2015 | Saving Money
Kids are expensive The one thing no one told me about having kids-they are expensive. Ok, well maybe they did tell me, but I refused to believe it was so. Now that I have three kids–I know the expenses in raising a family are no joke. Diapers for two, formula...
by Cents and Order | Jan 25, 2015 | Saving Money
Date night doesn’t have to break the bank. You can still celebrate anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or an evening out with these money saving tips. Not sure what to do? Try one of these frugal (or free) date night ideas. Cook a nice dinner at home If one of...
