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10 Things You Should Buy at the Dollar Store

January 24, 2014 by Sarah

The dollar stores are not just junk! Check out my favorite items to buy there.

For the longest time, I really disliked the dollar store.  I think part of my aversion to dollar stores was the knick-knack aisle.  I am not a knick-knack or trinket person and that section of the store made my skin crawl.  If I'm honest, it still does. But, I've come a long way since those early years of loathing the dollar stores.  In fact, I visit the dollar store at least once a month … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Family Finances, Saving Money Tagged With: Shopping

Savannah at 3 years {and in some of her own words}

January 23, 2014 by Sarah

My little girl is growing up so fast and I couldn't let another day go by without stopping to document a little of what she is up to these days.   * You are a pretty good eater overall, but you can be stubborn sometimes.  Sometimes you eat very little and sometimes you eat like crazy.  We try not to make eating a huge ordeal, but we have our expectations … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Family, The Kids Tagged With: Savannah, Yearly Updates - Savannah

5 Ways We Save on Utility Bills {with some other ideas to consider}

January 22, 2014 by Sarah

Welcome back to another week of The Teacher's Salary series. Feel free to leave me a comment or send me an email if you have any suggestions for future topics. Click HERE to see links to some of my previous posts from this series. Today's topic is ways we save on utility bills. Next to our rent or mortgage payment each month, the largest expense is our monthly utility bills.  And when I … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Family Finances, Saving Money Tagged With: The Teacher's Salary Series

Winter Reading List

January 20, 2014 by Sarah

One of my goals for this year is to read at least 12 books.  I have always loved to read, but it's been much harder to find the time since having children.  But now that my kids are both sleeping through the night and we are in a pretty good rhythm, I've enjoyed getting back into some good reads.  And I don't know about you, but there is something about … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Books, Lifestyle

5 Tips for a Successful At-Home Date Night

January 17, 2014 by Sarah

 An at-home date night is a great way to connect with your spouse if cost is a concern, but they do require a little planning.  Here are some tips to make your next at-home date night successful! {Note:  This post contains affiliate links. Read disclosure here.} You may remember that one of my marriage goals for 2014 was to have a date night with Kev every month.  Our budget is even … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Family, Family Finances, Marriage, Saving Money Tagged With: Date Night

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Hey, I'm Sarah (a.k.a. The Teacher's Wife)! Wife to a history teacher and mom of 5 kids (2 in heaven). I'm a coffee addict, budget nerd, who's obsessed with good chips and salsa. I love finding ways to organize & manage my home and life...all on a budget! I'm thrilled you stopped by and I hope you'll find something inspiring! Read More…

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