2014 - Page 8 of 10 - Mom's Got Money

33 Weeks With the Twins + A Writing Wrap Up

March 10

Hey peeps! Thanks for checking in on Budget Blonde on this fine Monday. 🙂 Preggo Update I’m 33 weeks now with my twins, and I’m hanging in there! Things are starting to get pretty real. I’m just trying to keep my spirits up and take it really easy. I’m kind of amazed that my body … Continued

I’ve Never Gambled Before but I Want To

March 10

So, I am 26 years old. I’ve never gambled before, and I kind of want to. Just for a second at least. It’s not that I haven’t gambled because I am adamantly against it or anything. I just haven’t made my way to a casino to try my hand at a game or two. Hubs … Continued

You CAN Go On a Nice Trip If You Do Your Research

March 7

If you’re planning your next trip, you may be dreaming of swanky locations by the sea or sipping wine by candlelight, but let’s face it, that sounds a little expensive! However, with a little bit of research, careful planning, and a budget, you can go on a nice trip, and it might not be as … Continued

Awesome Solopreneurs: Women’s Power Wednesdays

March 5

Some longtime readers know that in a former life, I earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in history. While I don’t specifically utilize my education every day, I do always enjoy celebrating things like Women’s History Month, which is right now in March! Woo hoo! In commemoration of women making history, my new friend … Continued

Heidi and Spencer Blew Through 10 Million Dollars

March 4

I don’t know if any of you remember Heidi and Spencer Pratt. They are reality TV stars who were on the show The Hills a few years back. Just to jog your memory, Heidi famously got 10 different plastic surgeries in one day, and like many young celebrities, the two of them had fancy cars, … Continued

Don’t Be Scuured: Checking Your Credit Score

March 4

Just a few days ago, I got a little monitoring alert for my credit score, and holla! it rose by 15 points. I’m not sure why I had a positive change, but my guess is that I am slowly paying down my student loans and might have increased my debt to credit ratio by getting … Continued

Free Tools to Manage Finances and Avoid Bankruptcy

March 3

Don’t you just love free? I know I do, especially because managing your finances is the key to financial success and avoiding bankruptcy and financial disaster. For many people, however, this can be difficult. Thankfully, there are a lot of tools available that you can use to manage your finances and debt load. Here are … Continued

We Love Our Frugal Renovation

February 26

Right now, the hubs and I are staying next door to his parents. We’re living in a house that belonged to his sweet grandmother before she passed away. I think it’s actually kind of nice for the hubs and brings back a lot of memories. He loved his grandmother so much and spent a lot … Continued

5 Rules for My When My Twins Get Their First Car

February 23

The hubs and I keep talking about what we’re going to do in terms of raising these kiddos. The topics have ranged from how we’re going to take turns getting up at night all the way to what type of college we want to send them to. One of our last conversations centered around if … Continued

How I’m Getting Free Diapers for the First 3 Months

February 17

I’m planning on spending $0 on diapers for my twins during their first three months of life. No, I haven’t gone crazy despite the rumors you may have heard. 😉 I’m just doing some smart shopping, and although I will have to make an upfront investment, I plan on getting it all back. So, I won’t … Continued

Year: 2014