2014 - Page 4 of 10 - Mom's Got Money

My First Viral Blog Post

June 24

The legendary blogger Jon Morrow describes a viral blog post as one that has been shared more than 1,000 times. I think for a video to be viral it has to be shared a million or so. But anyway, I always wondered if anything I wrote would be shared to that magnitude. I always hoped … Continued

What Nobody Tells You About the First Three Months of Motherhood

June 23

I’m trying to find the words. I’m struggling to gather together the right collection of syllables that can be mushed together to convey my experience of new motherhood, an experience many people likely share but never speak of. First, no one tells you how emotional motherhood will be. And by emotional I mean exhilarating, exhausting, gut-wrenching and … Continued

My $139 Tube of Toothpaste

June 23

So, you know how last Monday I shared my budget with you and I included a category for “gremlins”? Many of you wanted to know what gremlins were, so in case you missed it, gremlins are all those little unexpected expenses that pop up, like speeding tickets or a broken retainer or a flat tire. … Continued

Saving Money Isn’t for the Sleep Deprived

June 23

Why is it that I always have these random breakdowns in the grocery store? Seriously, remember that time I almost cried over the chip aisle after I returned to the USA from Grenada? Yesterday was kind of like that except way less fun because I didn’t go home with chips. Despite being up all night … Continued

3 Sawwweet Businesses You Can Start From Home

June 18

Please note: This post was created in collaboration with DigitalMediaCircle. One of the best (and most stressful, exciting, scary, & amazing) things I’ve done for myself is start a small business from the comfort of my own home. It was so much work and so many hours, but when I finally became a full time … Continued

For All The People Who Want To Buy A House Overseas

June 18

Please note: This post was created in collaboration with DigitalMediaCircle. Older readers of mine will know that I lived overseas for almost three years in the Caribbean. I wrote tons about my time there, namely about all of the weird and yet awesome experiences that come with living abroad. I always found it interesting when … Continued

A Quick, $7 DIY Rope Swing

June 17

Hey everyone! I’m Olivia from DIY Mother. I reached out to Cat sometime last month in hopes that a budget-friendly DIY project might lighten the load while she tended to the twins. I’m excited that she’s letting me share it with you guys today. When I originally started on this project, I wanted it to be … Continued

Saving For A Rainy Day or Paying Off Every Penny?

June 10

I’m excited to welcome Shoeaholicnomore to the blog! She is a mid-20s single girl living in the Midwest who is focused on paying off her consumer and student loans, all while simplifying her life and closet. You can join her on her journey at Shoeaholicnomore. Enjoy her post below: Around the PF blogosphere, you’ll hear … Continued

Our June Budget: Big Changes in Rent

June 9

As many of you know, we are fist pumpin’ New Jersey residents these days. How you doin’? It’s actually going really, really well. I owe you a more legitimate update soon but let’s just say we’re feeling positively happy that the fates moved us to a place we never, ever thought we’d end up. Of … Continued

Do You Make These 5 Renter Mistakes?

May 20

This post from Taylor at TrendyCheapo came at the perfect time. Taylor is a pretty awesome chick who just quit her job to freelance full time! Woot woot! She’s from D.C. and writes about achieving financial freedom and DIY-ing. Bascially, we were meant to be BFFs. 🙂 Take it away, Taylor: Are you a rental … Continued

Year: 2014