The Young Mommy Life

                        Ever since I became self-employed, I have a new appreciation for money. I was working hard before, but having to constantly hustle to make the mortgage every month makes you put your Starbucks habit in a new light. I want to make sure [...]

I’m a little obsessed with saving money. I monitor my account balances almost hourly, and I’m always scheming of ways to either save more money or make more money so I can save more money. (It’s okay if you had to re-read that last sentence. I did too My latest thing? Signing up for all [...]

Just read this quick tip over in the comments section of ZenHabits. Want to save money on your grocery bill? Write your grocery list on last week’s receipt so you can see how much something usually costs, and if you’re getting a deal. Brillant!

Money may not be able to buy you happiness, but having a clear direction of where you’re headed financially is pure bliss. My kids are my reason I get up every morning to go to work, why I budget, why I save, why I’m trying to invest. I realize I’m starting out with less by [...]

When I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I immediately went to the mall looking for maternity clothes. What.a.ripoff. I saw $70 maternity tops, $100 jackets, $85 jeans. Who has that kind of money to drop on clothes that are guaranteed not to fit in a few months? I know I don’t. [...]