Birthday parties can be expensive. From renting a venue, decorations, food and favors, you can truly end up breaking the bank. Sometimes it’s just too much and you need to look at other ways to celebrate. Recently I readers to share frugal ways to make birthdays special without hurting the budget. There are many great ideas […]
One of my favorite splurge treats to grab is the pumpkin bread at Starbucks! This recipe will let you make your own at home! It’s moist with just the right amount of fall flavor. Note: The pumpkin bread at Starbucks is topped with pepitas, but I chose to leave them off. To add them, just […]
Our goal is to instill healthy financial practices in our kids and help them grow up to make wise decisions about money. One of the more important, but scariest, ways to help them is in building their credit. Building good credit early will pay off early on helping them rent an apartment and have lower insurance […]
The holidays are coming, and that means you’re crossing names off your list as you buy gifts. Buying presents for other adults, whether it’s your spouse, an adult sibling, a parent, or someone else, can be really hard. You want to get them something they don’t already have, but also something they’ll appreciate! Here are […]
Buying a present a teenager will enjoy may seem like an impossible task, but there are lots of good ideas out there. I’ve skimmed through all the lists and curated a post of 30 top gifts for teens, whether they love gaming, art, puzzles, or just being cozy. Southern Savers 2022 Gift Guides | 30 […]
The late elementary school and middle school years can be tough when it comes to buying gifts. They’re getting too old for many toys, but they still want something special! Here is a list I’ve gathered from some of the new popular items out this year as well as some old classics—30 top gifts for […]
Head to Michael’s for a free demo event this Sunday, October 23 from 2:00-4:00 pm! Get tips and tricks on how to DIY last minute costumes. This event is part of the Sunday Make Break project series. Classes are held every Sunday this fall from 2-4pm at your local Michael’s store. There is no need to register. Just show up! There are many […]
These days, there is no shortage of toys and gifts for kids of any age. There are lots of options—almost too many! The elementary years is a broad range, anywhere from age 5 to age 11, so there are lots of gifts that work for kids of this age, but which are the best? I’ve […]
