We have been dreaming of a trip to Disney as it has been so long since we went. Having older kids I know how quickly time passes by and want to make the most out of the limited time we have with the kids still being young. I recently found myself saying to my husbandContinue Reading …
4 Financial Tips for New Families
April 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Starting a family is one of the most enriching chapters in every married couple’s life. But as name ideas, gifts, and heartwarming wishes from friends and family trickle in, you can’t help but ask yourself: Am I really ready for the responsibilities of parenthood? In this post, we’ll tackle some of the best financial tipsContinue Reading …
The Benefits of Checking Accounts
February 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The phrase “checking account” implies that checks will be used by the account holder. However, this is not always the case anymore. Although personal checks used to be very common methods of payment, they are no longer used very regularly by most people. Most people now choose to use credit cards or cash in theirContinue Reading …
Guide To Stretching Your Dollar Further
December 5, 2016 by 1 Comment
The unfortunate truth is a very large number of people live paycheck to paycheck. Unless you happen to be in the small class of individuals who aren’t concerned with saving money because you have an endless supply of it, chances are pretty good you would benefit from learning how to stretch the dollar a littleContinue Reading …
Feeding a family of 8 a Holiday Feast on a Budget #SaveMoneyEatBetter
December 4, 2016 by 21 Comments
With four children, we are used to feeding a crowd. Most days someone has a friend over for dinner or my parents (or a neighbour) are here, so having eight people at the dinner table is very normal. I have been told too many times that I cook to feed a crowd. I figure, evenContinue Reading …
Talk With Our Kids About Money Day powered by BMO #TWOKAM @BMO
April 15, 2016 by 18 Comments
With the Canadian dollar being so low and the economy what it is, many parents are concerned about their family’s financial future. They don’t want their children to worry about finances or other money-related issues. Every parent wants their child to grow up and be healthy and happy. Being successful and financially set are alsoContinue Reading …
Life is better with Lakota- Get a $10 promo code here
July 21, 2015 by 15 Comments
Some days I do not want to get out of bed! Not because it is just so comfy and warm in there, but the pain is too much to deal with. My children are very active and I try hard to keep up with them. Since it is summer and we are busy, I amContinue Reading …
Saving made simple with Gail Vaz-Oxlade Giveaway CAN #CommonCentsDay
November 12, 2014 by 145 Comments
The only reason I was able to be a stay at home mom to my children for so many years was because of my coupon collection. Every week I would look for coupons I could use on products I know we would be buying. Money saving coupons would often cut my grocery bill in half.Continue Reading …
