Category Archives: Money

Spend or Don’t Spend?

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Holly

I’m back! For now at least. I had an incredibly stressful week and woke up in the middle of the night thinking about a blog post. Figured I should push this out before the next crazy week at work. Personal … Continue reading →

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Christmas on a Budget

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Holly

Christmas tends to sneak up on me every year. It’s a shame that it can’t be on the same day every year so I could plan for it….oh wait….lol. This is the first year in a long time that I … Continue reading →

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Life Insurance-Do You Need It?

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Holly

I’m running behind but I can’t let September slip away without reminding everyone that it’s Life Insurance Awareness Month. If you’re reading this little blog of mine then you’re probably aware of my back story but if you’re not then … Continue reading →

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Tightening the Budget

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Holly

Been a rough couple of months and there’s some busy weeks coming up. I had a friend reach out to me last week because he’d seen me out and was worried about how stressed I was. This is a good … Continue reading →

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Dumb Things I Did When I Was Young (And Not So Young)

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Holly

Being a mom is the best job I’ve had. Life as a single mom is tough under the best of conditions and when you’re struggling along on a single income, it’s even tougher though. I feel like I’ve always been … Continue reading →

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Frugal Summer Fun

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Holly

School’s Out!! Well, school is out for some. My boys and I have been done with school for a bit now. Officially June 20th is the start of summer this year but it seems like the Saturday of Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Frugal/Sometimes Not

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Holly

Frugal living is a lifestyle I’ve lived for quite awhile now. It was a necessity after Rick died and I had to adjust to living without that second income. Over the years, the kids have grown up and become financially … Continue reading →

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The Craziness of Life

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Holly

One week from today is Christmas. I am not done with my shopping. I have a good percentage done but really it’s the odds and ends and little stuff that seems to tie me up every year. Two weeks from … Continue reading →

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More or Less

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Holly

I am a creature of habit. If I ever go missing, it won’t be too hard for my friends and family to track me down. My kids tell me all the time that it’s a good thing I don’t have … Continue reading →

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