Hey There Reader Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Join our nearly 5k community on YouTube 🚀 and explore time- and money-saving hacks that actually work. We’re excited to welcome you. ✨ 👉 Subscribe to ChaChingQueen on YouTube If you haven’t subscribed yet, now is a great time for both of us! Please help us hit that 5k milestone! Also, if you love personal finance or want to learn how to retire earlier, check out DadisFIRE on YouTube. He focuses on money myth-busting, financial freedom...
9 months ago • 1 min read
I was just at our grocery store and remembered I can get my knives sharpened there for free. I totally forgot. So I decided to write an article about all the things you can get for free at grocery store. I just published it on ChaChingQueen: 17 Things You Can Get for Free at Grocery Stores. 🔗 You can also check out our article on MSN. Trust me, some of these will surprise you. Speaking of MSN, are you following us there? If not, please do! Your likes, comments, and clicks help us bring you...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
I just published an article sharing all of My Favorite Memorial Day Deals. I also published it on MSN.com! My Favorite Memorial Day Deals (From a Frugal Expert) Also, and more important than deals. Do you think you should say "Thank You For Your Service?" on Memorial Day? We asked both civilians and veterans this question. They didn't agree. Read about it here: What Should You Say On Memorial Day? We Asked Veterans & Civilians Thanks! Erin at ChaChingQueen
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
🌞As you know, we here at ChaChingQueen love finding ways to waste less time and money. Then we share with you what works. But today is something a little different. We live right off the path of Eclipse's path to totality! So, we've created a few videos that we thought were fun. Many of you follow us on social media, but for those that don't we decided to just drop you an email! The first video was of our six-year-old son teaching his twin four-year-old sisters what the Eclipse is! It was...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
If you have kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc, then you have to check out this video for St. Patrick's Day! (It's only 35 seconds) ☘️ This is actually from last year, but we will do it again this year. ☘️ We wanted to send this now so you have time to get the things ready!☘️ Don't forget to send this to your friends with little kids! Also, be sure to check out our Sprite Bread Recipe. It's like Beer Bread, but with Sprite! Have a fun St. Patrick's Day!☘️ Your Friends At ChaChingQueen P.S....
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
I am always looking for fun things to do, especially with kids. But I hate spending money. It's especially true when we travel. We're headed to Kansas City this weekend and next, and I kind of feel lucky that KC is one of the cities on the Pogo Pass roster! What exactly is Pogo Pass? Think of it as your passport to a world of entertainment, granting your family access to some of the coolest things to do. Pogo Pass is an app that gives you access to amusement parks, museums, trampoline parks,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Today, we have a special favor to ask. It's not about us, but about our six-year-old son who has shown an unexpected interest in content creation. Yesterday, he came to us with a piece of paper in his hand, outlining his idea for a video. His concept was simple yet thoughtful - if you want to board a plane with less stress, just wait until everyone else boards and be the last one to get on. Not bad for a six-year-old, right? Sure, it's not a foolproof "hack", but it does work in some...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
We all know Martin Luther King Jr. as a Civil Rights icon. But did you know there's a side of Dr. King that often goes unexplored - his insights into responsible personal finances? 💰💭 Yes, that's right! Beyond his civil rights advocacy, Dr. King was also an astute economic thinker. We all know about Dave Ramsey, but MLK's budgeting tips are great. As a Chartered Financial Analyst with 22+ years of experience in Financial Services, I really appreciate his thoughts on money. I invite you to...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey There Reader It's not too late to land a gift. We've worked with some of our partners to score you some special deals on your last minute shopping! ClassPass What is ClassPass? I hadn't heard about it either until several friends and cousins started telling me about it. It is an app that lets you use monthly credits to access any gym in their network. It also includes massage places and nail salons. It's brilliant really. It helps avoid committing to a single gym, and it helps gyms fill...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read