Louisiana's family, fun, and finance blog.
What’s in a place? The beauty of its history, predecessors, and the cultures that intermingled willingly or by force to make it what it is today. As time passes, we forget and ignore history, pushing it aside as our eyes steady toward the future. The history of a place is significant, however. Whether we like it or not, history slowly …
The thought of leaving a long work shift to get home and cook is tiring, especially if you have kids and must make a bigger meal. Most of us know cooking at home is much more cost-effective than eating out, but that’s better said than done. The truth is cutting back on eating out can save you hundreds of dollars …
You’re in college, and like many of us who spent our formative years there, you want to have FUN in your free time from the classroom. Pelican knows every penny counts, especially for college students who want to enjoy life without the financial burden. Here are some savvy tips to stretch your dollars further when you’re living out the college …
We’ve all done it—impulse buying, purchasing something on a whim only to regret it later. Maybe it was the cost, maybe we didn’t NEED it, maybe there was no space for it, maybe we weren’t able to maintain it, but now we wish we hadn’t bought it! Many things can contribute to impulsive purchases. Your emotions play a big role. …
Someone maybe once said, “There are those that shop and then those that shop a lot.” Regardless of the category you belong to, buying clothes doesn’t have to break the bank! We have some tips to help you save money while you upgrade your closet. Thrift Stores Before we get into our tips for saving money online shopping, we want to remind you …
Soon, it’ll be the time of the year when that familiar itch of “out with the old and in with the new” becomes ever more present. Yes, spring cleaning. As you think about how much clearer your head will be as you declutter, remember to think about all the benefits of clearing things out. So, before throwing away that magenta, chiffon dress …
