Tag: savings
Tightening the Belt
It’s the new year, and I’ve more than blown our budget. Between presents, donations, new Christmas lights and decor, tubing, and city visits, it’s...
Budgeting Improved My Marriage
When my husband and I married almost 20 years ago, we were both in our early twenties and right out of college. We had...
Kids Eat Free (or almost free) in Fairfield County
I love going out to eat! With my family’s busy schedule, a lot of the time, it is easier to go out because there...
Amazon Fashion Finds
As the owner of Fairfield County Mom (and Westchester County Mom), I make every effort to shop small and support our local small businesses....
Two Weeks of Healthy, Fast, Budget-Friendly Dinners
We’ve all been impacted by inflation over the past year. My family’s biggest expense increase has been our grocery budget. With growing children eating...
Facebook Tag Sale Groups: Putting a New Spin on Online Holiday...
It started with a drum. Just your average plastic electronic drum that I purchased on my neighborhood Facebook tag sale group for $5. This...
Financial Tips for a New Mom
My experience in the banking world showed me the not-so-great things that happen when a mother and partner are not on the same level...
We Cut the Cord and Will Never Look Back
It’s hard to make sense of all the television options out there! As a mom who works in the television industry, even I feel...
Fall Fun with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
The weather in fall can be dreary, but the Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey team can help with those seasonal blues. I recently had the...
Give the Gift of Hockey
Do you have a few people on your holiday gift list that are impossible to shop for? Why not give the gift of hockey...