Category Archives: Managing Money

10 Ways to Budget for Maternity Leave

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How to budget for maternity leave so that you can afford to take some time off with your new baby.

When it comes to growing your family, there are a lot of things that go into the planning process! We’ve all heard the saying “having a baby changes everything.” It is so cliche, but I also don’t think that truer words have ever been spoken. Along with everything else in your home, having a baby will change your household finances. After the medical bill of pregnancy and birth, the first big expense of bringing a baby home could be taking some time off of work. There are several things that you can do to plan for the cost of taking maternity leave. Start saving up now with these 10 tips on how to budget for maternity leave.  read more

How Much Does it Cost to Have a Baby?

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How much does it cost to have a baby? Adding a little one to your home will have a huge impact on your family's finances. Check out this post to help answer the question - how much does it cost to have a baby? #newmom #newbaby #budget #expecting

Deciding when to add to your family is a huge decision that includes so many factors! For many families, one of the biggest questions comes down to finances – Can we afford to have a baby? How much does it cost to have a baby? The initial medical costs aside, adding a baby to the family will come with many recurring costs. If you are not a parent, it can be hard to know how having a baby will affect your family’s finances. Let’s take a look at the real costs of adding a baby to your household and try to answer the question – How much does it cost to have a baby? read more

15 Easy Ways to Eliminate Single Use Plastics from your Home

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Are you looking to save some money and reduce your family's environmental impact? Try cutting down on single use plastics. Reduce plastic waste. Eliminate plastic use. Avoid Disposable plastic. Reduce waste.

Have you ever thought about the amount of waste that your home creates on a regular basis? Take that one-step farther, and think about the amount of plastic waste that your family creates. There are so many disposable products that we use everyday, but don’t ever take the time to think about. I try to be conscious about the amount of waste that we create as a family. Not only does cutting down on waste help the environment, it helps to save money. Recently, I have tried to make a conscious effort to reduce our disposable plastic usage. There are so many products that I have easily replaced. Check out this post to see 14 ways that you can eliminate single use plastics from your home without too much effort. Some small changes will really help you to reduce plastic waste. read more

25 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Baby

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With everything that’s going on in the world right now, thinking about something as silly and fun as making an Easter basket for a baby sounds great to me. When most people think of Easter baskets, they think chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. If you have a baby, you probably don’t want to give them a basket full of sugar. Even more than that, they probably won’t even appreciate a basket full of sugar. Check out this post for 25 non-candy Easter basket ideas for baby that your little one will actually want to dig into. read more

25 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Preschoolers

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With Easter just a couple of weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about those Easter baskets! Now more than ever, it’s time to find small ways to bring joy to our children. Easter baskets are a great place for small, low cost gifts. Chocolate bunnies are great, but many parents want to avoid too much sugar. There are many other great things that can be included in an Easter basket.These things can include toys, accessories, household items, snacks, and things to keep your kiddo busy. The best part is that there plenty of choices available right on Amazon. Check out these 25 great non-candy Easter basket ideas for preschoolers. read more

10 Great Direct Sales Companies for Moms – Updated 2020

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Are you looking to join a direct sales or MLM company? Check out these recommended direct sales companies for moms in 2020. Work from home. Network marketing. Side hustle.

A couple of years ago I shared a post – 10 great direct sales companies for moms. I talked about how MLM companies are really huge for moms, and at the time, they were a huge part of my life as well. I was working with a company myself. That opportunity didn’t end up sticking, but I learned a lot from the experience. More on that later. Either way, MLM companies are still huge for moms. I’m sure you’ve seen posts from friends and acquaintances about their “side hustles” and how much they love what they do. It can be hard to separate great opportunities from recruiting-based hype, right? Allow me to do a little digging for you. I did a survey among moms on Facebook to see which companies they consider the best direct sales company for moms. Keep reading for more information on joining an MLM company and 10 of the best direct sales companies for moms in 2020. read more

4 Smart Ways to Save Money in Your Home (Guest Post!)

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Looking to cut spending in your home, but don't have the patience for a full-fledged budget? Check out these four smart ways to save with little effort.

Springtime is here, and I know that some of us are starting to get tired of keeping up with those new year’s resolutions we promised ourselves we would maintain. From fitness and weight loss to cleaning and organizing, we made plans to better our lives in 2020. A common new year’s resolution that many embarked on this year is the difficult journey to saving money in big areas of our lives like our homes. Not everyone has the time or experience to know how to budget and plan their finances for the future. Luckily, there are smaller ways you can save money in your home. These will help you conquer that tough resolution without developing a long, drawn-out financial plan. read more

10 Cheap Healthy Grocery Staples – Eat Well on a Budget!

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Eating well on a budget doesn't have to be hard! Check out these great budget grocery staples. Grocery list on a budget. Cheap and healthy grocery staples. Clean eating.

There seems to be a stigma around eating healthy that causes people to think that healthy foods are expensive. Maybe part of that comes down to an ever-growing health and fitness industry. There seem to be new “health foods” on the market each day. These snacks tend to be packaged, processed, and come with a high price tag. The truth is that eating well just comes down to making good choices. Eating foods in their natural form, without added preservatives and other modifications is the best way to “eat clean.” It doesn’t have to be hard and it doesn’t need to be expensive. Check out this list of 10 cheap healthy grocery staples for some ideas of how you can eat well on a budget. read more

Local Mom Made Gifts and Products in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Shopping local is a great way to support your community while finding high quality, custom gifts! Check out these great products made by local moms in the Milwaukee area! Milwaukee mom, milwaukee products, shop local, Milwaukee Wisconsin

Mompreneur, mom boss, working mom, wahm (work-at-home-mom), hustler – whatever you want to call them, we are in an age of moms running businesses! There are so many great ways for moms to support their families without being confined to working on someone else’s schedule. How can we all work together to help support these hard-working moms? Simply shopping from their businesses. Next time you are looking for a gift, decoration, household product, bit of baby clothing, or anything really, consider buying from a small business.This post is going to act as a directory of locally made products available from mom run businesses in the Milwaukee area. By making a purchase from any of these businesses, you are helping a family and our community. read more

The Best Deals on Amazon Family

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Amazon Family is a great way to save on diapers, snacks, and other household staples! The best part is that it's free with your Prime membership. #deals #dealsformom #amazonfamily #amazonprime #diapers

As the holidays draw near, it can be important to cut back on daily spending to make room in your budget for things like fun outings and gifts for your loved ones. One great way to save on household staples is by using Amazon Family, and specifically the Amazon Subscribe and Save feature. Subscribe and Save is a free program for Amazon Prime members that allows you the convenience of a subscription service with a discount as an added bonus! Some items seem to be close to the same price as they would be in stores, but with a little bit of hunting there are some great deals to be found. Check out this post to see how it works and learn some of the best deals on Amazon Family. read more