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The Beginner’s Guide to Savings: Week Two
Part Two: Create a Budget It's been a week. How's that no-spending thing going? Well, here's the good news: You can start spending money again. Of course the bad news is that after today's assignment, you might not want to. Hopefully last week's exercise started you...
The Beginner’s Guide to Savings: Week One
Welcome to The LWSL Beginner's Guide to Savings! My goal for this series is to guide you through a series of assignments intended to put you on sounder financial footing. Basically it is eight weeks to a better budget. If you've already read and followed the other...
How to Save BIG on School Supplies
I know what you're thinking: "Summer's barely started. How can I possibly think about back-to-school shopping already?" Or maybe: "I don't even have kids in school. Back-to-school shopping doesn't apply to me." Well guess what? Not only is it time for parents to start...
How to Get Your Family Excited About Saving on Food
Last week I received an email from a reader who wondered what she could do to get her husband more enthusiastic about saving on groceries and using coupons. It was a great question, and one that I hear quite a bit. It got me thinking about how important it is to be on...
5 Tips for Flying with Young Children
While traveling with kids is definitely an adventure, it doesn’t have to be a disaster! Don’t miss these 5 tips for flying with young children–it’s a must-read for every mom!
5 Practical Ways to Decorate on a Budget
Want to personalize your home without breaking the bank? Don't miss these five practical ways to decorate on a budget from Ashley Ann of Under the Sycamore. I am not an interior designer nor do I know the first thing about technical design rules, but I do love...
5 Ways to Dress Well on a Budget
If you’ve ever wanted to improve your style without blowing every paycheck on the latest trends, don’t miss these 5 smart ways to dress well on a budget!
5 Reasons to Budget That are Bigger Than Money
Today I am thrilled to welcome back Jesse Mecham to LWSL. You'll probably remember him from his fantastic post not long ago on talking to your spouse about money. It sparked a huge {positive} conversation for my husband and I, and if you didn't get a chance to read...
5 Strategies for Finding a Better Work/Life Balance
This is a Guest Post by Hollee Hollee Schwartz Temple Co-Author of The book: Good Enough Is the New Perfect: Finding Happiness and Success in Modern Motherhood 1. Stop trying to compete This mean recognizing that there is a big difference between "being the...
5 Tips for Taking Better Photos With Any Camera
Ever wish you could take better photos, even if just with your phone? The truth is that good photography is more about the photographer than the camera, and ANYONE can take better photos! Don’t miss these 5 simple tips for taking better photos with any camera!
5 Tips for Talking to Your Spouse About Finances
Today I am happy to welcome to LWSL Jesse Mecham, the founder of You Need a Budget, an amazing budget planning software that allows you to set up your budget online, syncs to all your devices, and allows you to track your expenses in real time. I don't know how it is...
5 Tips for Raising Kids You Actually Like
If you’ve ever wondered if it is even possible to raise children that you actually enjoy being around do not miss these 5 amazing nuggets of wisdom.
