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  • BEST Money Saving Tips For Stay at Home Moms

    My husband jokes that, “I have champagne taste on a craft beer budget” meaning I like nice things but raising two boys on a single income means we have to budget accordingly. It is so important that our family has wonderful EXPERIENCES so when it comes to material things I make sure I save money. In order to have the lifestyle and things we desire, saving money where possible is key! Here I am breaking down 10 of my ALL TIME BEST money saving tips. Shop at bargain grocery stores: With rising inflation prices at grocery stores, I have been able to lower my weekly grocery bill by 20-30% shopping…

  • Best Amazon Full Coverage High Waisted Bikinis under $30

    Y’all I have ordered and tried on close to a dozen different high waisted bikinis and found three that I would recommend. I love the new trend of high waisted bikinis, it’s a “mom-bod’s” dream come true!! But I will say that the style these days tends to be high cut in the back…and frankly, ain’t nobody need to see that (at least they don’t need to see my booty!). It is quite daunting to find a bathing suit that provides full coverage and is high waisted–but these don’t disappoint and the price point cannot be beat! First. This is my most favorite find on Amazon. It is the best…

  • Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom Will Love

    Anyone else a last minute shopper?? I certainly am! While last minute shopping has certainly gotten easier in the past few years (thank you, 2 day shipping!) it can still be daunting to find that perfect gift. To make it easier, I have complied a few tried and true last minute Mother’s Day gifts that your mama or other special women in your life are sure to love! Flowers. You cannot go wrong giving a woman flowers, even my boys know that! Online stores offer same day or next day delivery making it super simple to get flowers delivered. TIP: research local florists and call them directly. Calling directly not…

  • Becoming a Bargain Shopper: Tips to Getting a Great Deal

    Who doesn’t love a good deal?! Finding a great deal isn’t about purchasing things that you don’t need (admittedly, I have purchased many things just because they are a “good deal”), rather its about knowing what you want, knowing the price you feel comfortable spending on the item and then searching and waiting for it to hit that price.  This day and age, we have so much information at our fingertips that finding a great deal is so much easier and doable (if you have patience!). The state of our economy, the amount of lay offs and people taking pay cuts to help businesses stay afloat is devastating.  My heart…

  • Shopping Style and Tuesday Night In

    So I need some help–for some reason or another I have been lacking some serious motivation to run/workout!  I had two great runs this weekend with Drew and since then I have lost the urge to workout/run/eat healthy.  I put in two miles yesterday with Scout thinking that I was going to do another 6 in the evening–but that definitely did not happen.  I guess I am just in a small rut (I know it has only been a couple days, but I usually feel the urge to workout rather than working out feeling like a chore!).  Maybe its the heat?! I don’t know, but it is certainly frustrating! When…

  • Things to Buy at Costco

    Yesterday, I braved the summer crowd and went to Costco.  I try to avoid Costco on the weekends at all costs and definitely avoid it on Sundays after church (people love some free samples).  I had to pick up a boston butt (which is really a pork shoulder–why it is called a butt is unknown to me) and of course found numerous other finds.  Costco is fairly close to my house which makes it convenient to purchase items that I know we will eat/use daily. My top things to buy at Costco: Coffee: Charleston Coffee Roasters is my favorite coffee and Costco carries it! The coffee is smooth and not…