Are you a busy mom who's always trying to find ways to save time and money? Well, here's the perfect solution: the Shopkick app! Let me break down my honest Shopkick Review. This amazing tool lets you earn rewards on your go-to purchases without ever having to leave your house. Sure, it might sound too good to be true – but trust me, it isn't. With an easy download and no extra effort from you, you can use the Shopkick app to start collecting points that quickly add up and turn into real goodies for free. Whether you're looking for easy side hustles, free gift cards, or discounts at stores lik ..read more

Extra cash seems almost like an oxymoron, doesn't it? If nothing else, it definitely seems too good to be true! I allocated my money to bills or simply running my household for most of my life. We lived paycheck to paycheck on a good week. During bad weeks, there were credit cards that quickly resulted in debt. So you can imagine how excited I was when I learned the secret to ways to make extra cash with Inbox Dollars.   Ways To Make Extra Cash With Inbox Dollars: There is no better time to start saving for Christmas than right after Christmas and all throughout the year!  I love ma ..read more

Paying off debt can be a bit of a drag, especially if you are reducing your spending on the fun stuff — eating out, shopping, or entertainment — to become debt-free. Mystery shopping is a great way to add back the fun stuff in your life without any impact on your budget or debt pay-off plan. Side hustles are also a great way to add extra money to your budget to help you reach your financial goals faster. What is Mystery Shopping? And Is it Legit? Many companies — restaurants, gas stations, big-box stores, and more — want to know what their customers see when they do business with them. So the ..read more

If you’re short on cash AND time this holiday season, there’s an easy way to earn a few extra dollars without picking up a full-fledged side hustle. Today I am going to break down How to Use Decluttr to Trade in your Old Electronics. It is a super-easy way to get rid of your extra electronics and make some extra cash! If your house looks like mine, you probably have a host of books, toys, or electronics that your kids have outgrown or no longer use. You could sell them on eBay or Craigslist, but that involves taking photos, creating listings, and coordinating with buyers. This all costs time a ..read more

Is your home overwhelmed with kid-clutter? With four kids, you can bet I've spent my fair share of time tripping over kids' toys and finding legos in my furniture. There have been times I have wanted to toss it all, but what if there was a better way? I'm sharing my best tips for how to sell used toys online in this article.     When you feel like your home is being over-run with kids' toys, it might be time to thin out what your children own, especially the items that are no longer seeing use. Most people think donating everything is the best way to rid your clutter. But if you hav ..read more

Think back to January 2020: a time when sweatpants were reserved for couch time, when couch time was reserved for evening hours, and when toilet paper abounded in your go-to grocery store. Joking aside, COVID-19 has likely changed everything from your daily routine to your shopping habits. These shifts may have thrown your budget– and your finances– into a bit of chaos. In this article, I'll share some tips for how to focus on your finances in a pandemic-changed world.   How to Focus on Your Finances in a Pandemic-Changed World 1.) Financial Upheaval I’m looking at you, “essential worker ..read more

I am a mom of six kids. At one time,  I had two little ones in diapers and another one in pull-ups. Let me tell you, it was expensive!! Since then, I've tried just about everything to get free diapers. I'm sharing my best tips for what helped me significantly cut down on the diaper budget and even ways to earn free diapers.   Here are ways that you can earn free diapers: 1.) Ask for free samples Reach out to different diaper companies to see if they offer samples. Many do not, but companies like Huggies have a rewards program with free samples and Pampers has a coupon book with some ..read more

If you haven't heard about Swagbucks, oh my goodness! Are you in for a treat! This is one of my FAVORITE sites online! Swagbucks is an online membership rewards program that lets you earn money for things you are already buying. You read that right – and as of 2020, they have paid out OVER $423 MILLION in rewards!!  If you aren't getting in on this, read on to find out how you can make money using Swagbucks.      How You Can Make Money Using Swagbucks Many of you have asked me questions on how to make money from home to help cover expenses.  There are so many ways to ..read more

Let's be honest. Everyone likes to be treated special on their birthday! Luckily, our favorite businesses have this figured out, and many run promotions to honor you on your special day.  Several give out FREE food and gifts! Have you ever wondered which places are the best when it comes to Birthday Freebies? Birthday Freebies You Don't Want to Miss Getting birthday freebies from your favorite businesses and restaurants is easy! Just click the links below and sign up. A few weeks before your birthday, the offers will start rolling into your email and your mailbox!  Many of these off ..read more

Chances are you have a smartphone. One of my favorite features, aside from having the internet in the palm of my hand, is the convenience apps allow me to have. The push of a button lets me access my favorite podcasts, stores, games, lists. . . well, you know! The problem is, I really do hate shelling out money for apps. $2 here, $5 there… it really does add up!  What if I told you there were apps that will pay you money in the same way?  Yup! It's true! And money in your pocket is always a good thing!   4 Apps That Will Pay You Before I get on to sharing apps that are aimed a ..read more