Lauren

Lauren May is a freelance writer and full-time mom living her best life on a budget.

17 Stupidly Simple Ways to Save More

Save more Money

*This post contains referral links- see my disclosure for more info* If saving more money is one of your goals for this year, I’ve come up with this list of simple, actionable ideas to get you started. Here are 17 easy and smart ways to save money in 2019: Embrace minimalism Make minimalism more than […]

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No Cash or Credit Needed: Shopping at The Free Store

There’s a great new store that recently opened in our area. When you come to shop here, however, you can leave your wallet at home. It’s called the Free Store, and everything in it is up for grabs, no cash or credit needed! When you enter the Free Store, it basically looks like a thrift

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Why Every Small Business Needs a Blog

blog for business

As a freelance writer, I get to work with many small businesses on their website content. One of the things that I always advise clients to do is to create a blog for their site and keep it updated with fresh content. There are several reasons why maintaining a blog is so important for a

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35 Fun & Frugal Easter Basket Ideas (that aren’t candy!)

Frugal Easter

I don’t know about you, but after finally polishing off all of the sweets we had accumulated over the Christmas holidays, I am in no rush to bring more bags of chocolates into the home! Now before you think I’m being a bad bunny by not filling up my kid’s baskets with candy, I’ve already

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