Try this budget friendly DIY project for beginners.
DIY window picture frames are the perfect Saturday project for beginners.
Posted April 10, 2021 | Topics: Pocket Change
DIY window picture frames are the perfect Saturday project for beginners.
Posted March 4, 2021 | Topics: Pocket Change
The pandemic shifted us all to spend more time at home. At first, the extra time at home seemed like a dream come true. After days turned into weeks and weeks into months, we are now here one year later. The combination of working from home and home-schooling, along with limited leisure, has left many of us unorganized amongst congested and cluttered spaces.
Posted February 1, 2021 | Topics: Pocket Change
Kids of all ages will enjoy creating a happy hedgehog craft with hearts, paint, pom poms, and our printable hedgehog template. Best of all it's budget friendly and you can easily adapt it to use items you already have at home.
Posted January 21, 2021 | Topics: Community, Pocket Change
A good goal must be specific, measurable, achievable, and realistic. When it comes to personal finance, it’s easy to get overly ambitious and lose steam within a few weeks. Big dreams like saving for the future, or becoming debt free, are often far too lofty and vague to be attainable. Instead, we’ve broken down four mini goals, or challenges, for the month of January to get you thinking about your finances.
Posted December 22, 2020 | Topics: Community, Pocket Change
During this time of year, many individuals and families want to volunteer, donate gifts, or weave the importance of giving into their holiday traditions. We’ve had to give up a lot in the name of stopping the spread of coronavirus, but one thing you don’t need to give up right now is volunteering and giving back to our communities.
Posted November 5, 2020 | Topics: Community, Pocket Change, Education
If this seems crazy, you may be surprised to learn a typical Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people in 2019 was just shy of $49.* The beauty of this meal is that while it seems rich and extravagant, the ingredients are simple, hearty, and easily feed a crowd.
If the task of hosting falls to you this year, sticking to the menu below will keep your budget on track.
Posted October 20, 2020 | Topics: Savings Tips, Wallet Wisdom, Pocket Change
Soon Halloween will arrive and, days after, retail stores will immediately change displays and advertising over to winter holidays. The average consumer spends around $1,000 during the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Perhaps COVID-19 has changed your financial situation this year. Now is a great time for families to think about saving up before the winter holidays.
Posted September 15, 2020 | Topics: Community, Pocket Change, Education
Back-to-school looks a little different this year, and as a parent, you have your work cut out for you. Whether your student has a hybrid schedule or is learning exclusively from home, being tech-savvy will help you (and them) navigate the school year more smoothly.
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