We’re a big baseball family primarily because of my husband. He’s a lifelong St Louis Cardinals fan and we love going to games whenever we can.

We’re also lucky to live in Southwest Florida where lots of teams come for spring training.

But going to the ballpark can be a huge expense, especially with kids, and especially if you don’t plan ahead.

So check out this checklist before you go so you can save a ton of cash. (more…)

There are a bajillion subscription boxes out there right now. The craze has caught on in every category including food, makeup, perfume, jewelry, and education. And it’s really big in clothes… for adults and kids. But I recently discovered my absolute favorite kids’ clothing subscription box, Echo Kids. Why is it the best? Well, read on my friend! (more…)

Part of being frugal is being smart.

And one of the smartest things you can do with your spending is to get some of your money back.

In fact, if you’re not taking advantage of rebates, you’re basically throwing money away.

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If you’re going into the new year with some baggage from the holidays… emotional and financial… now is the time to make some changes to start the year off right. (more…)

We recently added a new member to our family. No, not another baby (bite your tongue), a fur baby. Maurizio (Mitzi for short) was rescued along with his four siblings after his mother gave birth to them in a storm drain. We found him at a local shelter where the kids instantly bonded with him and his loving, playful attitude.

But falling in love with a cat is just the first step. And the next steps involve money, honey. But there are a few ways to spend a little less. (more…)