A penny saved is a penny earned, which is why I’m always looking for creative ways to save money when I can. Learn 15 fun and creative ways to save money for that emergency fund, vacation fund, or to start investing. And while some people take this to the extreme (have you ever watched an…
Cheap Food to Buy When You’re Broke
Buying cheap food when you’re broke may feel like a daunting task. How are you supposed to buy healthy foods that will actually keep your family full for a long time and stay within budget? I get it, it can seem impossible- but don’t worry. We have all been there, which is why I created…
The Best Budget Planners to Help You Meet Your Goals This Year
A list of the best budget planners to get you on track with your finances this year. These budget planner books will help keep you organized so there is no excuse not to keep up with your budget! Budgeting can be challenging, especially when your bank account isn’t as flush as you’d like it to…
The Best Cash Envelope Wallets
Having a cash envelope wallet is an essential purchase when you are living within a budget. Whether you are paying off debt or looking to simply stay in a budget, the cash envelope system is my favorite. When I first began budgeting, I would carry around all of my cash in paper envelopes from the…
The Cash Envelope System (for Budgeting)
Learn how to use the cash envelope system to establish budgets and track your spending. Take control of your finances with this easy (and fun) way of tracking your expenses! The cash envelope system was originally developed by Dave Ramsey and is such an awesome way to keep track of your budget if that’s something…
How Much is 6 Figures and What Will it Get You?
Learn how much is 6 figures, as well as 7, 8, and 9 figures. Find out if making a 6 figure income makes sense to your lifestyle, and learn some ways to get there! Six figures means you earn anywhere from $100K to $999K in a year, so it is a pretty wide range of…
How to Live a Simple Life
Learn how to live a simple life with some easy to implement steps. Living a simple life can help you reduce daily stressors and live a more relaxed, fulfilling lifestyle. When you think about simple living, you might think that it is all about reducing your possessions and living a less hectic lifestyle. Be it…
How To Lose Weight With Apple Cider Vinegar
Learn how to lose weight with apple cider vinegar! Read the facts behind apple cider vinegar and weight loss, as well as some recipes you can make that use it specifically for weight loss! We’ve all heard of them, right? Those “drink this and lose 10lbs in one week” miracle drinks. But guess, what? They…
Financial Budget Makeover – Steps To Get Your Finances In Order!
The New Year is the perfect time to makeover your financial budget. A new year is like a fresh start and gives us the opportunity to dive into our finances and get that budget tweaked and ready to roll for the new year! It also helps us start to create a strategic financial plan for…
Unique Coffee Gift Basket Ideas
If you’re looking for some fun gift ideas, these unique coffee gift basket ideas are perfect for that coffee lover in your life! As an entrepreneur fueled by coffee, I love the idea of creating a coffee gift basket for my fellow coffee fiends and early risers! I don’t know about you guys, but I…
Fun Gift Ideas for Crunchy-Granola Moms
A list of great gift ideas for crunchy moms. If you have a crunchy mom, granola mom, crunchy-granola mom or crunchy person in your life, these gifts are sure to make her (or him) happy! I definitely wouldn’t consider myself to be a “crunchy mom”, but I am very frugal, I love to grow my…
Homemade Cough Syrup
This homemade cough syrup is a miracle drink that combines the healing benefits of apple cider vinegar, honey and various spices. After suffering from a gross, horrible chesty cough, I made this drink and my cough started to clear up the same day. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and the below should not be…
Free Printable Letter To Santa
This free printable letter to Santa will totally make that letter writing easier for kids. Just print it, fill it out and send it to the North Pole! This fill in the blank letter to Santa is ultra easy for kids to fill out and so cute! Plus….ummm…it’s FREE which is the best kind of…
25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Toddlers (and Babies)
A fun list of 25 stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers to help you find the perfect items to delight your little one. The key to a perfect stocking stuffer is something that’s cheap, fun and not likely to fall apart or break the day after Christmas. Many of these stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers are also…
Cheap & Easy DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar
This DIY Christmas countdown calendar is super cheap and easy to make. Fun and easy for kids of all ages to make their own this Christmas! I remember when I was a child, every year my Mom would buy me and my sister an advent calendar. It was made of cardboard, and behind each little…
Free Grinch Printables – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Printables!
Get in the spirit of Christmas with these 7 FREE Grinch printables! Perfect for kids and adults 🙂 In the spirit of not being a Grinch, these printables are being offered for free just in time for Christmas. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the original, not the Jim Carey version) was a huge part of…
FarmBox Direct: A Complete Review
A complete review of Farmbox Direct so you can decide whether this produce delivery service is worth it. I’ll share with you my personal experience to help you decide! This post has been sponsored by Farmbox Direct. All opinions are 100% my own. I started having my groceries delivered a couple years ago and I…
DIY Snowman Ornaments for Kids to Make This Christmas
These adorable DIY snowman ornaments are perfect for kids to make at Christmas and look great on all kinds of Christmas trees! Perfectly easy DIY Christmas ornaments! Christmas is the most magical time of year to me. I love everything about the season from the songs, the decorations, the slacking off at work (ok I…
10+ Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
These 10+ Virtual Holiday Party Ideas are great for small business office parties and personal family style parties and gatherings for the holidays. Just because we aren’t gathering face to face doesn’t mean we can’t have a blast! Holiday parties may just be different this year. At the start of this year, I never envisioned…
10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas That Don’t Look Tacky
Looking for DIY Christmas gift ideas that don’t look tacky? These 10 gift ideas are super easy, great looking and inexpensive to make! The Christmas season can be an expensive time of year, especially if you have a bunch of people you have to buy gifts for. Personalized gifts that you’ve made yourself are not…
How To Clean Your House in 30 Minutes
Learn how to clean your house in 30 minutes – these house cleaning tips help you clean in 30 minutes or less! Perfect for those unexpected guests or when you don’t want to spend all day cleaning! I like keeping my house clean, tidy, and in order, but let’s be honest here – with a…
How to Make Extra Money For Christmas (Ultimate Guide)
Learn how to make extra money for Christmas so you can soften the financial blow to your wallet. This ultimate guide provides many different options for making some additional cash. Perfect for that extra holiday spending! Christmas is the most magical time of the year, but it’s also the most expensive. Traveling to visit family,…
10+ Christmas Essential Oil Blends to Get You in the Spirit!
These 10+ Christmas essential oil blends are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! In addition to smelling incredible, these essential oils can help you feel calmer, ease your headaches, and get a good night’s rest. Don’t you just love the smell of Christmas? Call me sentimental, but I just love sitting around the…
Ibotta Referral Code for Vacation Bookings (Get a $20 Bonus!)
Learn how you can save money on vacation bookings by using an Ibotta referral code! Plus you get a $20 welcome bonus for joining Ibotta! If you’re a regular reader of The Million Dollar Mama, then you’re probably familiar with my intense love for the free cash back app, Ibotta. I’ve been using Ibotta to…