I will admit, I have become a bit addicted to Facebook Marketplace since I found out that I was expecting baby #2. I wanted to share a few tips and tricks that I have been using to find the best deals on Facebook Marketplace.

We learned very quickly with our first child just how expensive baby items are, especially since they outgrow them so quickly. One of the best ways to save money on baby gear is to check out Facebook Marketplace. We have saved so much money already and not just on baby stuff.

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With so many people being laid off from their jobs or having their hours cut, affording basic essentials has become a struggle. Use these tips to save money on groceries during the Coronavirus pandemic so that you can stretch your food budget even farther.

Not only do people have less money coming in right now, but food prices have skyrocketed due to high demand. It’s not due to a food shortage but to a lag in the supply chain.

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With a lot of schools being closed for the next few weeks, my daughter’s included, I wanted to put together a list of free online learning websites for K-12 so you can keep your kids on track during this time.

These are great to use during extended breaks like we are seeing with the Coronavirus or even during summer or spring breaks just to keep your kids engaged.

I know that a lot of schools are going to be having online resources available but I wanted to put this list together just in case your child’s schools is not or if you just need more lessons and ideas for them to do.

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I love using my new Cricut Explore Air 2 but making the projects can get a little pricey. I wanted to share the best places to buy affordable blanks for Cricut projects so that you can still be crafty even on a budget.

I have made several projects on my Cricut and I am a bit obsessed. I’ve made shirts, coasters, and even a library tote bag for myself.

I try not to spend more than $5 on a blank for any of my Cricut projects. There are a few go to places that I always check first for certain Cricut blanks.

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We all want to be debt free! You can use any or all of these 5 tips to pay off your mortgage early and faster than the normal 30 years.

These are tips and tricks that my husband and I are doing to cut 10 years off the life of our loan and save over $47,000 in interest!

We recently sold our very first home that we bought 10 years ago to get something bigger for our growing family. These are all the things I wish I knew before buying my first house.

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