Author: Natalie Spring
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A Birthday on a Budget
Recently my son turned one. And, while I absolutely know that there is no way he will ever remember it or really care, I decided that he needed to have a birthday party to celebrate this momentous occasion. It was only as I sat down with my husband to start making plans for this little…
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Don’t throw money in the diaper pail! 5 Big Money Wasters for Baby
Babies are fun, cute, cuddly and freaking expensive! Before my son, I never felt so rich in my heart or so broke in my wallet. From doctor visits to cribs, the bills start to pile up where your savings used to be. So, in my infinite new-mom wisdom (ha!) I will give you a few…
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How to Save Money on the Great American Road Trip
There is nothing that says “summer” more than loading up the old minivan, throwing the kids in the backseat, and taking off across America to see the sights. Road trips have become such a part of the American aesthetic that movies are made about them, songs are sung about them, and books are written, simply…
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Time is Money – Part 4: How to Avoid Yard Work
This is the fourth article in our series about saving time. Yard work always seems like a good idea before you actually have to do it. The thought of pushing a lawnmower around your own little piece of the American dream has a little romance to it. Of course, as soon as you actually have…
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Happiest Place on Earth but Saddest for Your Wallet – Part 2
In our first Disneyland post, we discussed how to help you make the happiest place on earth feel less like the most expensive place on earth. While a trip to Disneyland can yield life-long memories, it can also make one resort to weeping on the Dumbo ride while trying to plan your escape from your…
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Your Friend the Secondary Market – Part 2
In an earlier post we discussed what secondary markets are and one simple way to take advantage of them. Today we are going to look at a little less obvious use of secondary markets. You can utilize the power of secondary markets by factoring them into your thinking when purchasing new items. We rarely, if…