When I was pregnant, I remember scrolling through endless lists of “must-have” baby items, feeling completely overwhelmed. Everyone had an opinion, and every brand claimed to be “the best.” I …
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Budgeting & Saving
How I Built a Budgeting Template That Actually Works (After Trying Everything Else)
by Sarala“I just wanted a budgeting template that actually works. Simple, right?” There was a time I thought I had a pretty good grip on my finances. I had a spreadsheet. …
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Why Moms Need a Budget—Even If You Think You Don’t There was a time if you asked me, “Where did your paycheque go this month?”I’d just kind of stare blankly… …
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Budgeting & Saving
Grocery Hacks to Save Money: My Weekly Routine That Cuts $60 Without Coupons
by SaralaGrocery hacks to save money—where minimalist habits meet practical mom life. I used to walk into the grocery store with no list, no plan; just vibes. I’d grab whatever looked …
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Wondering what I don’t buy anymore to save money as a mom? If you’d told me a few years ago that that I’d willingly stop spending money on things that …
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Guilt free budgeting isn’t about cutting out every little treat or saying no to joy. It’s about spending in a way that feels good; not just in the moment, but …
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Financial Planning
7 Smart Money Moves for Moms: How to Save for Child’s Education Before School Starts
by SaralaHow to Save for Child’s Education (Even if They’re Still in Diapers) Sometimes, when I’m cutting up strawberries for the tenth time in a day or stepping over scattered toys, …
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Money and Motherhood
Guilt When I Don’t Buy My Child Everything He Asks For: The Mom Money Struggle
by SaralaSometimes I look at my son’s little face and think, I’d give you the moon if I could. And honestly? I try my best to give him the very best …
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Money and motherhood – If I could sit down with my 20 year old self over a cup of coffee, I think I’d just shake my head and laugh a …
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I used to quietly roll my eyes whenever someone talked about Emergency Fund. I mean sure, I’ll just pull a thousand dollars out of nowhere to set up an Emergency Fund …
