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20 Ways to Save on Back To School Clothing & Supplies

Hey There! Disclaimer: This blog post contains  affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase. You won't be charged extra. We're reaching the end of summer! If you have kids and haven't already started, it's time to start back to school shopping! So to help you save a little money in the process, I've put together a list of all the ways you can save on clothes and school supplies. 1. Make a list! Before you even head to the store or open your browser, make a list of everything your child(ren) will need clothing wise to start the school year. Having a list helps keep you on track to avoid over spending on items that aren't needed. 2. Make a budget! Create a budget and stick to it! This will help you save money and avoid over spending. 3. Shop during your states tax free weekend! If you're one of the lucky states, you'll have an the opportunity to to shop for certain items without having to ...

Kid Routine for a Stress Free Summer

Hey There! Its summer break! All the school age kids are home full time, the sun is shining and its finally hot enough for us to complain about how hot it is! Things couldn"t be better, right? Well, if we can be really honest here for a minute, summer break can be stressful. Especially if you have 2 or more kids. With that in mind, I had to find a way to keep summer enjoyable for them and less stressful for me. Well its been summer break for about a month now and I must say, this has been the easiest summer I've had since becoming a SAHM.  What's the biggest difference between the school year and summer break? Routine. During the school year the days are planned- wake up, morning routine, school, come home, after school routine, dinner, evening routine and then bed- repeat.  Now you're probably thinking "I hate doing the same things over and over, why the  f  would my child want to do that?!". I promise I'm not a fun sucking monster, ruinin...