Budget

By Shannon Gosney
In Budgeting
Jan 7th, 2013
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Iframe support required to view this content. Wanting a happy relationship or marriage is completely natural, but what can you do to ensure it will stay that way when talking about finances?  You have to be proactive when it comes to talking about finances with your spouse or partner.  You can’t just “expect” it to […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Budgeting
Dec 30th, 2012
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Life as we know it can change overnight – with little or no warning, our family’s welfare and financial security could be put at risk unexpectedly.  While we have no control over the acts of Mother Nature, we do have control over our family’s financial security and well-being.  As a mother, I want to ensure […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Budgeting
Dec 30th, 2012
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As our children get older, we start looking more closely at saving for college and retirement.  Being a work-at-home parent makes it even more necessary to start setting aside money for our future, as I don’t have an employer doing it for me.  Like many Americans, living paycheck to paycheck can make it difficult to […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Giveaways
Dec 17th, 2012
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In our family, we live on a budget and I find that I am constantly saving money with my various store loyalty cards.  Whether for the grocery store, department store, drug store, or even online shopping, I find I get great deals and sometimes even get cash back!  We recently shopped at one of our […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Giveaways
Nov 8th, 2012
397 Comments
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As a mom, I am constantly running my little guys around.  Whether it’s taking them and picking them up from school, going to doctor’s visits, buying groceries…..the list goes on and on.  While I love driving my car to accomplish these tasks, I definitely DO NOT like the money I spend to fill up my […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Oct 23rd, 2012
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I live on the Central Coast and recently discovered a new Smart & Final opening in my hometown.  I was thrilled to be invited to the Grand Opening Preview of the 56th Smart & Final (the 3rd one on the Central Coast)!  Smart & Final is located on 1464 E. Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande, […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Halloween
Oct 15th, 2012
1 Comment
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Halloween is a fun time of year for kids and is a great time to bond, but it can also be a difficult time to find the costumes your kids want. Halloween stores pop up here and there but it seems like the stock is ever changing, and travelling from store to store with a […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Freebies / Coupons
Jul 19th, 2012
1 Comment
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Who likes deals?  Who uses coupons?  Who likes coupons for Freebies?  I do, I do!  Below are some of my favorite Freebies and coupon deals happening right now.  Take advantage while supplies last! MAGAZINES                             COOKBOOKS              […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Reviews
Jul 5th, 2012
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As a single mama of three boys, I am on a tight budget and use coupons whenever I get the chance.  I use a variety of coupons, including those from the newspaper, store ads, and online sites.  There are many coupon sites out there, but I was recently introduced to one that had me sold […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Christmas
Dec 26th, 2010
2 Comments
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I was excited to participate in the Secret Santa Swap this holiday season with T.J. Maxx and Marshalls.  I love both of these stores!  Name brands can often be expensive, but at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, you’ll find amazing deals on tons of products.  You’ll find clothes, shoes, toys, home decor, and more!  At T.J. […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Food
Aug 21st, 2010
8 Comments
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Summertime is remembered by a number of “all-American” moments!  This can include watching a baseball game, spending a weekend at the beach, or enjoying a backyard barbecue with close family and friends.  Plus, no American cookout is complete without delicious staples, like hot dogs and cheeseburgers, chips and soda, and pie for dessert!  For more […...
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