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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

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

How to Start a Household Budget

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Starting a budget is the first step to getting your finances in check. Read this post to find out how to start a household budget and get a template to get you started.

Are you one of those people who looks at your bank account a week after payday and thinks “Where did my paycheck go?” Would you like to to cut your spending? Do you want to save money for a vacation or big purchase? The easiest way to make more sense of your financial situation is with a very thorough budget. Unfortunately, most people have no idea how to start a household budget. It can be an intimidating idea, but in reality starting a budget for your home doesn’t have to be hard. read more

When Not to Coupon

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Are you a crazy coupon wannabe? Think twice before you pull out the scissors! #couponing #deals #savings #budget Check out When Not to Coupon.

Couponing, sales, and cash back apps can be great tools for sticking to your household budget! There are so many places to find deals, and if you’re like me, you see them constantly. It’s easy to be enticed by the idea of savings…but are you really saving money by couponing? There are a lot of ways that being drawn in by big savings will actually cause you to spend more money than you would if you just resist the temptation. Let’s talk about 6 times when it’s better not to coupon. read more

The Best Deals on Amazon Subscribe and Save February 2018

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Subscribe and Save has amazing deals on diapers, baby supplies, snacks, coffee, and household staples. Check out the best #deals for February. #savings #diapers #budget #dealsformoms

Happy February! Another month means it’s time for another post on the great saving available from Amazon Subscribe and Save. You can use subscribe and save to find deals on diapers, baby food, snacks, personal care items, coffee, cleaning supplies, and just about any other consumable product that you use within your home. Keep reading to see suggestions for great deals on Amazon subscribe and save for your monthly order. read more

What Does a Minimum Wage Budget Actually Look Like?

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Can a family really live on two minimum wage incomes? Or even better, one income? This seems to be a hot topic right now. Check out this post to see what that looks like in reality.

Recently there has been a resurgence of the infamous, mockable sample budget that a couple of large companies put together to prove how a family can survive on a minimum wage budget. (If you don’t know what I am referring to, go search “ridiculous minimum wage budget spreadsheet” and you will find it.) This budget was originally published in 2013 when my husband and I were right out of college and living in a large city on two minimum wage salaries. I thought this may be a fun time to bring out our budget and show people what it really looks like to survive on minimum wage. read more

Can You Afford to be a Stay-At-Home-Mom?

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If you are expecting or have a little one, it can be hard to leave him or her to go to work everyday. It can also be hard for a family to live on one income. Find out how to figure out if you can afford to be a stay at home mom (or dad).

One of the biggest decisions for a family to make when having a baby is if both parents go back to work after baby comes. For some, the choice is obvious. Some moms and dads love their careers and wouldn’t think of leaving them. For some, especially us mom, the choice really comes down to our current financial situation. read more

Great Deals on Amazon Subscribe & Save: July 2017

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Amazon Subscribe and Save is a great way to save on diapers, snacks, coffee, personal care, and household items! Check out this post for the best discounts available for delivery in July.

It’s a new month, and that means that it is time to dig into some new deals on Amazon Subscribe & Save! I love Amazon Subscribe & Save. It is super convenient and you can usually save on diapers, baby food, snacks, personal care items, coffee, cleaning supplies, and just about any other consumable product that you use within your home. Keep reading to see what is coming in my July order and suggestions for great deals for your monthly order. read more

How to Save Big with Amazon Subscribe & Save: June 2017

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Amazon Subscribe & Save is a great way to get your household staples delivered right to your door and save some money in the process. Check out the best deals for June 2017.

If this is your first month stopping by, let me just tell you how much I love Amazon Subscribe & Save! It is a great way to buy diapers, baby food, snacks, personal care items, coffee, cleaning supplies, and just about any other consumable product that you use within your home. Keep reading to see what is coming in my June order as well as some other great deals for you to check out.
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