When a piggy bank (or bank account) isn’t enough… here’s what to do.

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I've often shared that it was my dad who taught me what I know about being a good steward of finances. Money is money, and let's face it: We all need more of it. That's just fact. Those of us who are work at home moms will understand that money takes time to grow, if it is going to benefit our families in the long run. But how do we start growing our personal ...continue reading

Saving Money for Spending During the Holidays

I never scrimp on my Christmas cookies. I use premium, unsalted butter, no substitutes, simply because it tastes SO much better!

I’m participating in the Spend-Less Holidays: Saving While Savoring the Season Blog Carnival, hosted by The Frugal Fil-Am and Dainty Mom. We’ll be sharing our tips on how to spend less this holiday season, so that we can have a more meaningful Christmas. Please scroll down to the end of the post to see the list of carnival entries. I love Christmas ...continue reading

Simple Living Tips for Women at Home {Guest Post}

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This is a guest post by Grace Bailey. I truly believe that life can be simple, even though there is no unified opinion on what exactly a simple life might be. The way I see it, a simple life could mean a life with less clutter, both physical and psychological which allows us to pursue the course we've always wanted without being weighed down by unnecessary ...continue reading

Are You a Purposeful Toy-Shopper for Your Kid?

We grew up in Hong Kong as kids, and one of the most monumental, memorable experiences of our childhood was when toy mogul, Toys 'R' Us, opened in Ocean Terminal mall. My brothers and I had only heard awesome things about it, like, it was some slice of heaven on earth, for kids. True enough, when we were let loose inside the huge flagship store at the ...continue reading

Family Tips: Save money with coupon codes for at-home shopping

  Online shopping is such a convenience for work-at-home moms like me. You already know that I get my groceries (vegetables and produce) delivered to me each week. It saves me SO much time just ordering online or via email for these essentials. Paying with PayPal or my credit card is easy as a wink (or the click of a mouse). And I get everything ...continue reading