Fun and Free In CT For Families – Summer 2022
Check out all the fun and cool free things to do we’ve found here in Connecticut this summer! Pop in and share your fav free thing to do in CT or in your state.
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Ten Ways I Fight Inflation – And You Can Too
Inflation is back, baby! The last time inflation was this bad, I was literally a toddler. Here’s ten ways I fight inflation my family’s budget.
We Got A Mattress Off Of Amazon – Check Out How It Works! Unboxing
We’ve recently purchased not one, but two, mattresses off of Amazon. Stop by to read more about the experience (um, one got lost in New Jersey!!!), and check out a new video all about the unboxing. At under $200 for a twin, comfort, and convenience, it’s hard to beat this bargain.
No, Our Family Of Five Doesn’t Own An SUV. Here’s Why.
That’s right, I have a family of five and I don’t own an SUV. This family of five includes two adults, one teenage boy the size of an adult, a soon-to-be eleven year old, and a three year old in a carseat. Why is this the case – and how do we manage? Find out more here.
Replacing An Automatic Car Door Key – For Cheap #moneysavinghack
My car dealer told me years ago that it would cost over two hundred bucks to replace my broken automatic key, so I’ve been living with my spare key for years. Check out today’s story about how my husband saved over a hundred and fifty bucks by replacing my key the cheaper way – and learn some financial lessons in the process.
Mind The Gap: Income Inflation Plus Lifestyle Deflation Equals Freedom
The year was 2009. The stock market had crashed in 2008, and was just beginning its slow march to recovery. Even though the market was doing poorly, real estate was crashing, and the company I worked for had received a TARP bailout (by buying a small bank so they would be eligible), our personal financial …
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