Posts by Hillary Swetz

The baby gear industry pushes a lot of questionable products onto new and inexperienced parents. It's easy to get overwhelmed wondering whether you actually need all these baby products, or if...

If you're a stay at home mom, you might feel like your hobby options are limited. You've got to chauffeur kids to activities, a casserole to make, and laundry to do. When could you possibly have time...

This is the third summer in a row where I have my toddlers at home. My mission: keep them happy, learning, and cool as inexpensively as possible. (Because no one likes a hot, cranky toddler.) As much...

I've been keeping a price book for years to compare prices between stores. It's actually my #1 strategy for saving money on groceries. When people hear that, they often want to know my secrets. And...

When my first child was born, my husband and I spent long hours crunching numbers in the living room. I didn’t know how to afford to be a stay at home mom, but I knew I didn’t want to go back to...

When it comes to avoiding debt and preparing for big expenses, having different sinking fund categories is crucial. Imagine this scenario:  You’ve just paid off all your bills this...