Birthdays are always a great reason to get together with loved ones—no matter how young or old! As a parent or guardian, it’s natural to want to make your child’s birthday as special and memorable as possible. When you think back on your birthday parties when you were young, what do you remember most? Do you remember the elaborate, expensive …
How to Make a Charcuterie Board on a Budget
Charcuterie boards have quickly become a phenomenon thanks to their delicious, luxurious ingredients and cultured aesthetic that inspires the bons vivants in us. As a creative and passionate hostess, I find joy in feeding my friends and family for get-togethers and other events. I’m always the friend who gets nominated to host, which can come with a significant financial burden if …
The Steps to Achieving Financial Wellness
In this day and age, so many of us are seeking financial wellness. It’s a dominant subject in our society and plays a key role in how we live and work. But what is it? Financial wellness is about learning how to effectively manage your expenses. It refers to the overall health of your monetary situation as it relates …
Budget Royale: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Gaming
Video games were a staple in my home when I was growing up. I loved the gaming experience, whether it was learning to play Madden with my dad or mashing buttons to try and beat my brothers in games like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. As I’ve grown, so has my gaming experience. There have been innovations like online gaming, …
Crawfish Boils on a Budget
When the temperature finally starts getting back into the 70s, leaves are turning green, and king cakes are filling grocery store shelves, you can bet that many Louisianians are getting excited. These indications can only mean one thing. But wait, what is that one thing? Baseball season? Mardi Gras? Comfortable weather? While “all of the above” is a perfectly acceptable …
How to Make the Most Out of Couponing
Are you tired of looking at your grocery receipt and wishing the final amount was lower? We’ve always felt the same way—that’s why we always recommend using coupons. Couponing is a great way to help whittle down that large monthly cost! Many people think that couponing is a lot of work for little payoff, but that isn’t really the case. …