How Having Healthy Kids Will Help You Save Money

How Having Healthy Kids Will Help You Save Money

Raising kids can be expensive. And we may look for any number of ways to save money. For our family that means living a more frugal lifestyle and learning to let go of things here and there. It means living within a budget and making smarter financial decisions. It also means looking for ways to save money whenever possible. Sometimes that’s with our grocery budget or it might be with household bills. For us, it also meant that I would stay at home to cut back on daycare expenses. And while it may work for us, for other families it may make more sense to have both parents working outside of the home. Or, in the case of single parent families, the option just may…

Celebrating Everything Apples for SoFab Seasons

It wasn’t until we moved to New York that I really got to experience all four seasons. Growing up, I was always more of a summer girl but now? Well, I waver between Fall and Winter. Winter because it has my favorite holiday (Christmas) and Fall because there is so much to see and do in New York. We are excited to share with you this collection of amazing apple themed posts from many of our outstanding members here in the Social Fabric community. We know that you will enjoy them and hope that you can create some new fall memories for yourself and the ones you love.   DESSERT RECIPES Home and Garden Cafe – Apple Pie Coconut Ice Cream Joy’s Life – Apple…

Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

Five Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget

The holiday season is pending and you’re all set with a budget. Great! That puts you steps ahead of the majority of people. However, before you head out to begin your holiday shopping, let’s step back for a moment. You may have made some critical mistakes in your holiday budget. Identifying them ahead of time will save you stress in the long run. Read on for these 5 money mistakes that will break your Christmas budget. 5 Simple Money Mistakes that Will Break Your Christmas Budget #1 Buying the first item you see – Okay, so your kid wants the new gaming system. You’ve budgeted it and you know you can afford it. You head out to the big box electronics store to grab the…

Every Mom’s One Stop Shop for Almost Everything They Need

Every Mom’s One Stop Shop for Almost Everything They Need

This post was sponsored by Diapers.com as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I think it bears repeating; I love shopping online. And this is coming from a person who generally cannot stand shopping. Yes, I’m a female and perhaps I’m breaking a mold or swaying from the norm. But I really do not like going shopping. Unless it’s for books or craft supplies. But I digress. I like shopping online because I don’t have to leave my home, I can do comparison shopping, and it’s even better when I can find everything that I’m looking for in one stop. The convenience of a shopping mall…

Top Five Scary Movies for a Halloween Scare-a-Thon

Top Five Scary Movies for a Halloween Scare-a-Thon

Scary movies are always good for, well, a scare. What better time of year for a scare fest movie-thon than Halloween? There are plenty of great scary movies out there for your terror-inducing pleasure. Here’s a short list of said movies; movies that will send shivers down your spine, goose bumps across your flesh, and thoughts of creepy-crawlers into your dreams. This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something through my affiliate link you are supporting this site, thanks! Halloween (1978): A classic horror flick that’s generated a several sequels, Halloween’s Michael Myers is one of the most recognizable movie villains ever. On the frigid 1963 Halloween night in Haddonfield, Illinois, the six-year-old antagonist horrifically…

4 Reasons Why It Saves Time and Money to Shop Online for Halloween

4 Reasons Why It Saves Time and Money to Shop Online for Halloween

Shopping for Halloween can be fun. It can also be a hassle. For those of us with hectic schedules and/or a limited budget, you may even be tempted to skip Halloween this year. But you don’t have to miss out on the fun of seeing the little ghosts and goblins just because you are running short on time and cash! Have you considered doing your Halloween shopping online? Whether you are throwing a big bash or just handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, your Halloween can be simplified by doing your shopping online! Reasons to Shop Online for Halloween Save time Everyone these days has a busy schedule, and adding one more thing into the mix might make you want to scream with fright. Instead of…