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Menu Plan March 2014

PUBLISHED: March 3, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

It's heading into spring here in the desert, but I'm trying to still do some soups from the last meal plan... on top of those I'm doing: Pork Continue Reading

Live True.

PUBLISHED: March 1, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Ok, a little time out for a proud mamma moment.The Gilbert Temple has been toured and visited.  I've taken good friends, who have become better Continue Reading

Thrift store shopping can be intimidating until you go with someone who has tips. Come with me for my best tips for thrift store shopping, and soon you'll be the pro too! #pullingcurls

Best Thrift Store Shopping Tips

PUBLISHED: February 28, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Goodwill can be daunting, and each thrift store is different.  I term it as Goodwill, because that is where I usually shop, but in CA I really liked Continue Reading

Check out this lady who admits to shopping at thrift stores but also shares 8 great tips for finding the best stuff for you!

How to Shop for Women’s Clothing at Thrift Stores

PUBLISHED: February 27, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Ok, save your gasp for another time, I get plenty of my clothes from Goodwill. If you read my post about shopping boy's clothes at Thrift Stores, Continue Reading

Learning how to shop for boys at thrift stores can save you a lot of money. Check out how this mom shops almost exclusively at thrift stores, while teaching her sons the value of a dollar.

How to Shop for Boys Clothes at Thrift Stores

PUBLISHED: February 25, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

If I was buying my boy's clothes, I may not be doing so at the Goodwill.  I have 2 boys and they're pretty rough on clothes, so I'd probably opt for Continue Reading

These tips for shopping for girls at Goodwill will help you spend less while having the cute styles you love on your favorite girl. Save money, have lots of options, and your kids will love it! #pullingcurls

How to Shop For Girls Clothes at Goodwill

PUBLISHED: February 24, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

Goodwill has been an amazing blessing for our family.  I maybe shopped 2 or 3 times before we had P at Goodwill in CA.  I just didn't think it was for Continue Reading

We put the money we earn that month to use the next month, that way we're always a month ahead and able to flex with inconsistant paychecks.

Family Budget: Pre-funding

PUBLISHED: February 21, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

We pre-fund our month's budget. That means the money we're making right now in February, is funding our budget for next month. That money just goes Continue Reading

One of the harder things once you get really into budgeting is figuring out where "extra" money goes -- be it if you get a bonus, or an extra shift or get a raise. Where will that money go?

Budget: Accounts

PUBLISHED: February 20, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

In general, the 2 accounts we use monthly are savings (where all our paychecks go) and checking (which is how we buy things).  We buy things in a few Continue Reading

*Includes our ACTUAL budget #'s* To make larger purchases during the month I have other "pots" I can take money from. Maybe that kind of budgeting idea can help you too!

Family Budget: Other Pots

PUBLISHED: February 19, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I have 4 other pots I use to remain sane. I like the Dave Ramsey system, but as I said before I didn't like all this cash sitting out in our house. Continue Reading

*INCLUDES our ACTUAL budget numbers* -- how budgeting weekly finally made budgeting "click" for me -- the shorter time span made it REALLY work. Maybe it would work for you!

Budgeting: Weekly Money

PUBLISHED: February 18, 2014 | By Hilary Erickson

I read a bit about Dave Ramsey's envelope system, and in intrigued me.  I just knew that I wasn't comfortable getting all our money out in CASH at the Continue Reading

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