Recently, I was at a mom’s get-together. I don’t remember what we were talking about but, in the middle of the conversation, one of the moms said sheepishly, “Well, actually…
Crystal Paine
Crystal Paine shares her helpful insights and vibrant personality with millions through her website and social media presence as the Money Saving Mom. As a trusted home economist she also shares through speaking engagements, podcasts and informative videos. Crystal has authored several books that have helped countless readers become more organized, frugal and enjoy new found financial freedom. Her titles include, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, the Choose Love Journal, Choose Gratitude Journal, and Money-Making Mom. Her belief in earning more, to give more, is an inspiration as she shares her faith, through acceptance and love, in abundance! She and her husband Jesse have three children and enjoy a simple life, filled with laughter!
When You Feel Like Giving Up
One of my children is currently testing my patience to the max. The other day, it had been an especially trying day, and I was feeling ready to pull my…
Instead of Yelling, Try Helping
Recently, I was frustrated with a few of my children who were dawdling with their room cleaning. As I walked into their still-messy room to reprimand them for being so…
8 Ways to Be a Better Mom to Young Children
Make your relationship with the Lord your number one priority. If you’re too busy for God, you’re just plain too busy. Make time for the most important things. You won’t…
7 Tips for Pulling Out of a Slump
After the holidays have come and gone and the New Year’s resolve has worn thin, it’s easy to find yourself in a slump. You feel lethargic, unmotivated, and in a…
3 Ways to Simplify the Holiday Season
December can be a busy, frantic season full of last-minute shopping, parties, baking, gift-wrapping, recitals, and get-togethers. While these things can all be memorable and special, it’s important that we…
Secrets to Goal-Setting Success
To get anywhere in life, you need to have goals. Not just dreams, not just lofty ambitions, but specific, realistic, achievable goals. If you don’t know where you’re aiming and…
What is Your Biggest Mom Challenge?
Dannah Gresh, Tracey Eyster, and Crystal Paine fess up and share their biggest mom challenge—currently. What’s yours?
When a Broken Furnace Doesn’t Seem Like Such a Big Deal
It was a bitterly cold Kansas morning. And our usually snug and warm home felt freezing because the heater had stopped working in the middle of the night. We shivered…
Saying “Yes” to a Mess
It was late Thursday afternoon. It had been a long day and I was very ready for my husband to walk in the door so I could have some back-up…