Event Planning: How to Plan a Party on a Budget

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The first time I planned and hosted my own party it was kind of a disaster. Well, maybe not a complete disaster but when people started arriving I was still scrambling to put out food. I failed to give myself enough time to finish getting “put together” and some of the food ran out too quickly.

Okay.  It was a disaster.

People still had fun though and that’s the most important thing. That and the dessert.

Since then I’ve …

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best_deal_ever_blog Frugal Living: 4 Ways to Find Deals Online

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Now that the new year is upon us, there’s a good chance you’re trying to figure out ways to achieve those ambitious New Years resolutions you made in a fit of enthusiasm (I know I am). There’s also a good chance your resolutions include something about getting financially fit…,

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shopping list Budgeting: How To Save Money at the Grocery Store

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Do you have to shop on a budget…? Yeah, me too. If you knew me, you would know that I am not good with lists. I would write one and quickly forget where I put the list that was supposed to tell me what I’m supposed to do! But

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candy-filling Halloween Decor: How To Decorate Your Home on a Budget

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Halloween Decor—Ready or not, fall is here, school is back in session, the leaves are changing, and Halloween… is right around the corner. Time to pull out your crate of Halloween decorations. Wait, you don’t have a crate of decorations, or upon closer inspection, you would no longer proudly

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grocery cart Resources for Family Meal Planning on a Budget

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I love a good deal, but am not the best at clipping coupons or following through with sales searches.

In fact, I tried one of those weekly programs where you clip the coupons and go to specific stores on certain days and ended up in one of the aisles of

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Money Makeover Monday Part IV: Bring the Whole Family On Board

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Written by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner
We moms understand the importance of unity when it comes to our families. If one kid oversleeps, it can set off a chain reaction that causes each sibling and parent to be late for school or work. One runny nose and the next thing

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Money Makeover Monday Part II: Get a Little Wiggle Room in Those Jeans

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Written by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner
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Remember when you were younger and you seriously thought that more money would mean fewer problems? Then you grew up and realized this is sooooooo not the case. In fact, people with more money often have the same kinds of problems that they …

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Money Makeover Mondays Part I: Start With a Good Foundation

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Written by Jessica Swesey of LifeTuner
Just as all beauty makeovers start with a good foundation (and a great haircut, of course!), your money makeover needs a solid leg to stand on. For finances, this means figuring out your monthly budget.
Hey wait! Don’t go running away just at the

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RSVP for Tuesday’s Twitter Party to Talk Money Tips With LifeTuner

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This season, paying attention to your money is as fashionable as bright scarves and skinny jeans. Let’s face it: nothing makes you look more attractive than being stress free!
Join LifeTuner…, a non-profit financial literacy community, on Tuesday, June 29 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT) to learn some

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10 Ways to Attend a Social Media Conference on a Budget

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Dying to go to a social media conference? Dying to get some new mad skillz and meet your online friends IRL? The pros of attending a social media conference far outweigh the cons, yet the reality is they still cost money.
The reality is that money doesn’t grow on trees

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