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Fall Family Fun: Is Apple Picking Worth It?

September 30, 2019 by Penny 12 Comments
Pulling a Wagon While Apple Picking

Is apple picking worth it? We can–and do!–go to the store and score apples for less than what we pay at an orchard. So, from a purely mathematical standpoint, this would be the shortest post ever. Even by my standards. Fortunately, personal finance is rarely ever just a numbers game. To us, apple picking is … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spend Tagged: apple picking, family, family fun, saving, sinking fund, spend, toddler

Walworth County Fair: How Much Did the Fair Actually Cost & Was it Worth It?

September 4, 2019 by Penny 4 Comments
Walworth County Fair What Does it Cost

Is there anything more Midwestern than a blog post about what a fair costs and visiting cute farm animals? How about the mention of deep-fried Oreos or deep-fried mac ‘n cheese? (Full disclosure: I saw both served on sticks and I ate neither…this time.) I’ve been going to the Walworth County Fair every summer since … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spend Tagged: budget, carnival, children, cost of kids, county fair, festival, sinking fund, summer, summer fun, toddlers, travel, Wisconsin

Why My Financially Stress-Free Christmas Starts Now

January 7, 2019 by Penny 16 Comments
Stress-Free Christmas Save Money

‘Tis the season to be… I know. Christmastime is over and there’s probably nary a carol left stuck in your head. Until now.  You’re welcome. While there’s a good chance this next season is all about being grumbly over the gray weather as we all wait for spring, I’m actually using it as time to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save, Spend Tagged: cash back, cashback, Christmas, mobile apps, rebates, savings, shopping, sinking fund

Holiday Money Wins Part 3

December 10, 2018 by Penny 7 Comments
Pay for Christmas in Advance Money Wins

How much money are you dropping this holiday season? $100? $250? $1000? (You know, the number that is otherwise known as the national average.) Last week, I shared my money win that Christmas was already paid for. It feels great to not have to worry about the cost of anything. It’s especially exciting because I … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: consumerism, gifts, holiday, holiday shopping, saving, savings account, sinking fund, spending

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