Category: Save Money

Ready to tackle the new year with financial resolutions that feels doable and actually delivers results?

Christmas is just around the corner, and I’ll be honest—this season always sneaks up on me.

As a busy mom, I know firsthand how overwhelming managing finances and sticking to a budget can feel.

Last Christmas, I remember sitting at the kitchen table with my calculator in my hand, wondering how I was going to pull off a holiday on a tight budget. The pressure to make everything perfect—the gifts, the decorations, the meals—was overwhelming, especially with kids who expect that magical Christmas morning.

It wasn’t long ago that I found myself staring at a mountain of bills, feeling overwhelmed and stuck. My kids were growing fast, and our expenses seemed to be following right along.

When we first started living on a tighter budget and living frugally, grocery shopping quickly became one of the biggest challenges. I remember standing in the store, trying to juggle my list and a toddler who wanted every snack in sight.

So, you’ve probably seen the “no spend challenge” trending on TikTok, right? It might sound a bit intimidating at first, but trust me, it doesn’t have to be that hard.

Back-to-school season can be a whirlwind, especially when you’re managing it all on a single income. I remember last year, as August rolled around, I found myself staring at my shopping list and a budget that felt like it was already stretched to its limit.