Tag Archives: Dollars & Cents
Hunger is Invisible: Here's How to Keep Kids Fed This Summer
Millions of kids rely on the free and reduced lunch program during the school year to keep their bellies full and give them good nutrition. That need doesn't subside during the summer, when parents wh...
Kristina Slaney Jun 07, 2022
How To Get Free At-Home COVID Tests
The Biden administration has taken steps to help Americans with the cost and availability of at-home COVID tests. There are two ways to get the free COVID test kits. Order directly. A website has been...
AllMomDoes Jan 18, 2022 photo credit: iStock/Daisy-Daisy
Not Feeling the Christmas Spirit? Try Being Generous.
Some years you just don't feel it. Decorating feels like a chore and shopping feels shallow and materialistic. No matter how many light displays you drive by, nothing feels magical. And as you sit in ...
Kristina Slaney Dec 20, 2021
FREE Christmas Trees for Fourth Graders!
(UPDATED FOR 2021) Thanks to the Every Kid in a Park initiative, all fourth graders are eligible to receive a free National Parks Pass for use during the 2021-2022 school year. And as an added benefit...
AllMomDoes Nov 18, 2021
Slash Your Phone Bill Right Now - A Real-Life Cost Comparison of Twigby vs. Major Carriers
What keeps you from switching wireless carriers? For most people, it's the hassle of switching and fear of the unknown. Brand loyalty is real, and if you have a long-term relationship with a provider ...
Kristina Slaney Sep 16, 2021 photo credit: iStock/PCH-Vector
Stimulus Money Coming Your Way? Here Are Some Ways to Use It.
The pandemic has affected everyone differently. Many people have been financially devastated. Others have found it a boon to their bottom line. Still others have barely noticed a difference, their car...
Kristina Slaney Mar 15, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Deagreez
Kid's Birthday Party for Under $50
It's easy for birthday costs to spiral out of control - but making a child feel special and celebrated doesn't need to be expensive. I put together this super simple party for less than $50! Here are ...
Kristina Slaney Jan 18, 2021
Don't Have the Time or Money to Go Back to School? Consider These Statistics.
Going back to school is a big decision. As it should be - it's definitely a commitment that affects the whole family. If you're considering whether to start working toward that degree, here are some s...
Kristina Slaney Jan 12, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Maryna Andriichenko
Tired of Being Nickel & Dimed by Your Mobile Provider? Twigby is the Straightforward Coverage You're Looking For.
I'll never forget the first time I felt really let down by my name-brand cell phone carrier. It wasn't because of poor coverage in rural areas or occasional dead zones. Those, I expected. This post is...
Kristina Slaney Jul 01, 2020 photo credit: iStock/LPETTET
“Living off the Land”: A Guide to Finding Freebies and Saving Money
Ever since my husband and I started dating he had this phrase that he would always say when he got something for free; he called it "living off the land". I thought it was pretty clever, so over the y...
AllMomDoes May 21, 2020