ramblings of a reluctant homemaker
Back-to-school season always seems to sneak up, and wow, it adds up fast. This year, many families began school shopping earlier than usual, concerned that tariffs might drive prices higher. According to the 2025 National Retail Federation’s annual survey, families
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Dining out can be a wonderful experience, but it’s often not so kind to your budget. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice your love for restaurant meals to keep your finances in check. Here are 10 clever and practical tips
We recently had out-of-town guests stay with us, and while getting the house ready for them, I went to stock the guest bath with three rolls of toilet paper. I opened the cabinet and was met with a cluttered mess.
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The Fourth of July is a day when families and friends across the United States get together to celebrate their country’s independence and share in favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and red, white and blue desserts. Figuring out
You’ve probably heard of No Spend 2025 and wondered what it’s all about. While it might sound like a new fad, it’s actually a modern take on a long-standing idea: cutting nonessential spending to gain financial control. We covered the
Read More The Rise of the No-Spend Trend: Why Everyone’s Saying No to Spending in 2025
