Lucinda Honeycutt, Author at Budget and the Bees

Throwing A Labor Day Celebration While Saving Money

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 30, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Labor Day is around the corner and people are planning. Many people travel to see family who are within a couple of hours. Others head for a beach or lake. Grilling out is also on the agenda. All this can turn a three-day weekend into a spending spree. Rather than spending too much, here are […]

Out With The Old – Selling and Storing Your Summer Things

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 28, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

While the weather may be warm, it is time to swapping out your summer clothes. Depending on your region, you will want to hang on to half of your summer items. Here is a list of things to consider and how to store them. In some cases, you may want to sell them. Lucinda Honeycutt

What Are The Best Things To Buy In August?

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 23, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When it comes to finding the best deals, it’s best to look for items in a specific month. We all know about some major deals on Black Friday, but deals happen all year long. Here is a look at what you should be buying this month. Lucinda Honeycutt

The Cost of Tutoring Your Child

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 21, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When your child struggles in school, your instinct is to help them. In some cases, that works. When the child has homework you don’t understand, or even know, outside help is necessary. Tutoring is a useful tool to help your child overcome struggles in their studies. There are a few options you can consider. Lucinda […]

Saving Money With a CSA

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 14, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When looking for ways to cut down on our grocery bill, we usually rely on age-old methods. We look for sales, use coupons, and buy in bulk. Sometimes those methods mean we eat a lot of processed foods. Getting fresh food that is affordable can be difficult. That is why I wanted to share with […]

Enjoying A Hobby Without It Taking Over

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 7, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy a hobby that sort of takes over your living space? I am an avid knitter and I quickly found myself stashing yarn all over my home. It became a bit overwhelming when I tried to clean house and kept finding yarn balls in odd places and then tried to figure out where […]

Save Money With Tax-Free Weekend

by Lucinda Honeycutton August 2, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When I lived in North Carolina, we had a tax-free weekend. That is until August of 2017. I moved to South Carolina in July of 2018 and learned they still had a tax-free weekend for back to school shopping. It made me happy because any little bit I can save on is helpful. I decided […]

Adjusting Your Budget For The Month Of August

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 31, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

When creating a budget, the best thing you can do is review it as the seasons change. With August, you are prepping for back to school shopping and you have taken your vacations. This is the time to clean out the closets and buy clothes for cooler weather. There is a lot to consider with […]

Make Your Couples Trip To New Orleans Affordable

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 24, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

After months (or years) of saving, your vacation savings are almost ready. Time to celebrate an anniversary or birthday with your partner. Ask anyone where you should go and they will say New Orleans. It’s a hot bed of excitement and culture. Even though you have the savings ready to go, you don’t want to […]

Etiquette Guidelines For The Company Picnic

by Lucinda Honeycutton July 19, 2019 ~ Leave a Comment

It’s summer and many companies are having a company picnic at some point. Some companies include spouses, partners, and children. These picnics are for the employees to relax and talk to others in the company. Family members can get to know the co-workers they hear so much about. As loose as the event is, there […]