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Money Matters

Money matters. As much as we don’t want it to, it plays an important role in all of our lives. And it can be one of the biggest stressors for us! But it doesn’t have to be. Budgeting and taking control of our finances by learning quick, easy ways to save and spend less can make money just a part of life, rather than something that we struggle with.

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7 Ways to Save Money with the Library

A Better Life Lived Posted on October 2 by About KiraFebruary 11
Library book shelves with text overlay "7 ways to save money with the library! #2 is my favorite!"

There are lots of ways to save money, and I use a combination of them all. From using coupons, to finding cheaper ways to celebrate holidays like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or anniversaries, to going on a full blown spending hiatus, the options are literally endless. But one of my favorites is to save money with the library. The reason I love using the library as a method for saving money is because of how versatile it is. Not only can using the library help you save money on purchase, but it can also help you save money on activities and provide so much stuff to do! Most people think of the library as just books and old newspapers, but … More…

Posted in Life, Money Matters | Tagged library, save money, save money using the library, things to do as a family | Leave a reply

20 Cheap Ways to Celebrate an Anniversary

A Better Life Lived Posted on August 9 by About KiraFebruary 12
Married Couple Finding Cheap Ways to Celebrate an Anniversary

Maybe you’ve been married for 15 years. Maybe it’s only been four or five. Either way, after a few years, and all of the chaos that comes with kids, homes, work and well, life, it becomes easy to overlook certain things. One of those things is celebrating special occasions like anniversaries. Especially if money is tight, too. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of cheap ways to celebrate an anniversary! Why it’s important to celebrate anniversaries Just like anything important, a relationship needs nurturing. There are lots of ways to do this, of course. And throughout the year, we should be actively finding ways to connect with our spouse. An anniversary is different. It’s a special day and should be … More…

Posted in Family, Marriage, Money Matters | Tagged anniversary ideas, cheap ways to celebrate an anniversary, date night ideas, happy marriage, inexpensive ways to celebrate an anniversary, nurturing relationships | Leave a reply

How to Save Money: Home, Special Event, and Seasonal items

A Better Life Lived Posted on August 6 by About KiraOctober 1
I used to spend so much on these things. GREAT ideas for how to save money on home items, seasonal and holiday things, and stuff for special events like parties!

There are two things I know for sure. Life is busy and life is expensive. So much so that sometimes, even fun things like decorating our home and birthday celebrations lose some of the joy. We’re too worried about spending too much or making enough time to get everything done. Sometimes, don’t you wish you just had a magic wand to make some of the stress of it go away? I know I do. And that’s exactly why I’ve compiled this list on how to save money on a few of those very things!   How to save money on birthdays, holidays and special events When it comes to buying special items for parties, birthdays, holidays and special events and … More…

Posted in Life, Money Matters | Tagged birthdays, budget, holidays, how to save money, mom blog, priorities, reduce stress, shopping | Leave a reply

5 Simple, Fun and Inexpensive ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

A Better Life Lived Posted on June 5 by About KiraFebruary 13
5 wonderful ideas to celebrate Father's Day! Love these!

Father’s Day is a special day. It’s one day we’re provided an opportunity to drop everything and focus on our husbands. To let them know how much we appreciate them, how much the children appreciate them, and how much they are loved. How you celebrate Father’s Day is super important. As mom’s we’re often given a lot of the credit. Everyone always talks about how hard a mom’s job is. How we “do it all.” But what about a dad’s job? In our home, there is no division between mom’s or dad’s job. Our home is about family and that’s how we function. As a unit. As a team. So it’s equally important to me to celebrate Father’s Day with … More…

Posted in Family, Happiness, Life, Money Matters | Tagged celebrate father's day, dad, family, family activities, father's day, fun, inexpensive, kids, mom blog, parenting, priorities | Leave a reply

5 Simple, Fun and Inexpensive ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

A Better Life Lived Posted on May 5 by About KiraFebruary 13
5 awesome ways to celebrate Mother's Day! My mom loved 1, 3 and 4!

Let’s be honest. Coming up with simple, fun and inexpensive ways to celebrate Mother’s Day each year can be tough. When we’re young, it doesn’t matter what we do, but as adults, we feel the pressure to go big. We feel like simple and inexpensive doesn’t work unless there’s an element of excitement. Why do we do this to ourselves? Mother’s Day is about showing our moms that we appreciate them. We appreciate what they’ve done for us as we’ve grown. It’s about spending time with someone we love, who loves us more than anyone else (besides our dads), and who just wants to be with us. I think it’s safe to say we can let ourselves off the hook … More…

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Affordable Mother’s Day gift ideas any mom will absolutely love!

A Better Life Lived Posted on April 24 by About KiraFebruary 13
Affordable Mother's Day gift ideas any mom will absolutely love!

I love giving gifts. It gives me great joy. I love seeking out the perfect gift to make someone’s day. Mother’s Day is no exception. In fact, it’s more important. There are few holidays where the entire purpose of the gift is to show appreciation. This isn’t like a birthday where we’re saying “Congratulations on making it to another year.” Over the past few years, I’ve been the lucky recipient of some amazing gifts that I think are awesome Mother’s Day gift ideas. Some are sentimental and tug at the heart strings and others are more practical. I’ve also added to the list a few things that I’ve yet to receive but would love to have and would be great Mother’s … More…

Posted in Family, Money Matters | Tagged afforable, family, gift guide, gift ideas, husband and wife, mom blog, Mother's Day, mother's day gift | 2 Replies

A Simple Coupon Strategy to Save Money Every Day

A Better Life Lived Posted on April 16 by About KiraFebruary 13
A simple coupon strategy to make saving money with coupons less time consuming and easier!!

I used to be an extreme couponer. Huge basement stockpile and all. I spent my free timeĀ cutting tons of coupons every week, constantly searching for the best deals, and shopping all the time so I’d never miss a bargain. I saved a ton of money, but it also took up a LOT of my time and energy. That’s time and energy I now find better spent playing with Zachary and doing family activities. Another downside, besides the time and energy it took, was that I also bought a lot of unnecessary things. This caused me to inevitably spend more than I needed to in many situations, even if it was cheap. I just couldn’t pass up a great deal. Most … More…

Posted in Life, Money Matters | Tagged bargains, budget, efficient, extreme couponing, mom blog, saving money, simple coupon strategy, time saver | Leave a reply

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