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Continue reading →: Finding Freedom in Frugality: How I Save Money as a Full-Time Working Mom
If you had told me a few years ago that becoming more frugal would actually make me feel freer, I would’ve laughed. As a full-time working mom, the idea of adding one more thing to think about—budgets, coupons, meal planning—felt overwhelming. I was already juggling school drop-offs, work meetings, laundry…
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Continue reading →: The Simple Guide to Budgeting: How to Take Control of Your Money Without Feeling DeprivedIf you’ve ever ended a month wondering “Where did all my money go?”, you’re not alone. Budgeting gets a bad reputation—many people picture spreadsheets, strict rules, and cutting out everything fun. But the truth is far more empowering: a budget isn’t a limitation. It’s a plan for your money to…
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I’m Stevie
Welcome! I’m a frugal mom, lifelong bargain-hunter, and full-time IT professional who believes that smart money habits don’t have to be complicated—or boring. Between debugging code and navigating life with kids, I’ve learned how to stretch every dollar, automate what matters, and build a life rooted in intention rather than impulse.
This blog is where I share the real strategies, tech-savvy tricks, and honest lessons that have helped me save more, stress less, and create a financial plan that actually fits a busy family. If you’re ready to make your money work smarter (not harder), you’re in the right place.
Let’s build financial confidence—one practical, frugal win at a time. 💛
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